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Buick Enclave vs. Ford Expedition Review

How the Buick Enclave stacks up against the Ford Expedition - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Buick Enclave
Price Range: $35,070 - $43,695
2010 Ford Expedition
Price Range: $34,845 - $48,090
Buick Enclave vs. Ford Expedition Review

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Enclave and the Ford Expedition most certainly handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Ford's engine is considerably bigger than the Buick Enclave's. Note that more sizeable engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Ford Expedition is considerably more powerful than the Buick Enclave. The Enclave could learn a lesson or two from the Ford Expedition regarding torque.

Utility
The Ford Expedition and the Buick Enclave can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Ford Expedition outpulls the Buick by a massive margin.

Convenience
You most definitely won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Enclave than with the Ford, because both offer similar mileage ranges.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Buick Enclave offers a bit more head room than the Ford Expedition, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Ford Expedition make it substantially roomier for your passengers than the Buick Enclave.

Dimensions
The Ford Expedition is significantly more bulky than the Buick. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Ford than the Enclave because of its bigger tank. The Buick Enclave and the Ford Expedition compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Enclave is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Ford Expedition. The Ford Expedition requires a lot of gasoline compared to the Buick Enclave. As far as gas mileage, the Buick beats the Ford Expedition. The Buick Enclave isn't much less expensive than the Ford Expedition when it comes to MSRP. The Ford Expedition will cost you a lots_of_money in gas every year compared to the Buick Enclave.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Ford isn't quite as generous as the Buick's.

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