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Buick Enclave vs. Lexus RX 450h Review

How the Buick Enclave stacks up against the Lexus RX 450h - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Buick Enclave
Price Range: $35,070 - $43,695
2010 Lexus RX 450h
Price Range: $42,110 - $43,700
Buick Enclave vs. Lexus RX 450h Review

Utility
The Buick Enclave will most definitely prove more practical than the RX 450h for those of you with frequent child-cargo.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Buick than the RX 450h because of its bigger tank. The Lexus and the Buick Enclave compete for the same parking spaces. The Lexus's shorter wheelbase will likely give a sprier feel in daily traffic. On the other hand, the Buick Enclave is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Convenience
You will definitely have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Buick Enclave than with the RX 450h.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Buick to the dealership as the Lexus RX 450h. The Buick Enclave will tax your gasoline budget tremendously more than the RX 450h will. The Buick Enclave isn't much less expensive than the Lexus RX 450h with respect to MSRP. The RX 450h will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Buick Enclave. The Buick Enclave will cost you a bundle in gas every year compared to the RX 450h.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the RX 450h and the Buick Enclave most definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Buick Enclave is considerably more powerful than the Lexus RX 450h.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Buick's front cabin compared to the Lexus RX 450h. While the rear of the Buick Enclave offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the Lexus, there frankly isn't much of a difference.

Warranty
The Lexus and the Buick have the same basic after-sale protection.

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