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Buick Enclave vs. Nissan Armada Review

How the Buick Enclave stacks up against the Nissan Armada - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Buick Enclave
Price Range: $35,070 - $43,695
2010 Nissan Armada
Price Range: $37,210 - $52,190
Buick Enclave vs. Nissan Armada Review

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Enclave and the Armada definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Buick Enclave's engine is tremendously smaller than the Nissan Armada's. Bear in mind that smaller engines can be stressed more; on the flip side, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. The Buick Enclave could learn a lesson or two from the Nissan Armada in terms of torque. Torque equals pickup, and the Nissan Armada will have picked up and gone by the time the Buick Enclave finally gets moving.

Utility
Neither the Armada nor the Buick has a marked advantage regarding seating capacity. The Nissan Armada outpulls the Buick Enclave by a large margin.

Convenience
You likely won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Buick Enclave than with the Nissan Armada, because both offer comparable ranges.

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

Dimensions
The Nissan Armada is significantly more bulky than the Buick Enclave. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Nissan Armada than the Buick Enclave because of its larger tank. The Buick Enclave and the Nissan Armada 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. It costs almost the same to get the Buick Enclave to the dealership as the Nissan Armada. Regarding fuel economy, the Buick Enclave bests the Nissan Armada. The Nissan Armada will tax your gasoline budget substantially more than the Buick Enclave will. The Nissan Armada is substantially more expensive than the Buick Enclave regarding MSRP. The Buick Enclave will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Nissan. The Nissan Armada will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Buick Enclave.

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

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