2027 Buick Enclave vs 2027 Ford Expedition
The Buick Enclave wins clearly, 95.8 to 77.1, on tech & comfort, price, safety. The Ford Expedition is ahead on performance and space & cargo.
2027 Buick Enclave
The 2027 Buick Enclave is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Enclave FWD, is EPA-rated at 22 m…
2027 Ford Expedition
The 2027 Ford Expedition is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Expedition 2WD, is EPA-rated at…
2027 Buick Enclave
Clear winThe Buick Enclave wins clearly, 95.8 to 77.1, on tech & comfort, price, safety. The Ford Expedition is ahead on performance and space & cargo.
| Category · weight | 2027 Buick Enclaveoverall 95.8 | 2027 Ford Expeditionoverall 77.1 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 100 | 76.4 | ||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | ||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 82.2 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 81.3 | ||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | ||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 85.2 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 77.3 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 37 | ||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | ||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 95.8 | 77.1 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Buick Enclave: base trim Preferred FWD · Ford Expedition: base trim Expedition Active 4X2. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2027 Buick Enclave wins
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (77 points against 28.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 26.
- It starts $15,005 lower ($48,595 against $63,600 base MSRP).
Where the 2027 Ford Expedition answers
- It turns out 480 lb-ft of torque against 326.
- It holds 69.9 cu ft behind the second row against 57.1.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
42 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Buick EnclavePreferred FWD | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $48,595 | $63,600 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | — |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L Turbo engine | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | — |
| Valve configuration | Dual Overhead Camshaft | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 328 hp | 400 hp |
| Torque | 326 lb-ft | 480 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | 16 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | — |
| MPG (highway) | 25 mpg | 23 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 10 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in | 8.7 in |
| Overall height | 71 in | 78.1 in |
| Overall length | 208 in | 210 in |
| Overall width | 79.6 in | 94.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 121 in | — |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 97.5 cu-ft | 109 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 57.1 cu-ft | 69.9 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 22.9 cu-ft | 22.9 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 157 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 | 8 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 42.6 in | — |
| Second-row headroom | 40 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | 38.3 in | — |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 44.3 in | — |
| Second-row legroom | 41.5 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | 32.1 in | — |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,537 lbs | — |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,537 lbs | — |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,160 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Rear suspension type | — | Multilink Independent Rear Suspension |
| Brakes | ||
| Parking brake type | Electronic | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 20 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | Aluminum |
| Wheel width | — | 8.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P255/55R20 | P265/70R18E |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 19.4 gal | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | OnStar | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 62.2 in | — |
| Second-row shoulder room | 62.1 in | — |
| Third-row shoulder room | 57.8 in | — |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
261 features · differences first, then sharedSafety46 differ · 57 listed
| Feature | Buick EnclavePreferred FWD | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Collision Assist with Emergency Braking (AEB) (includes Pedestrian Detection, Forward Collision Warning and Dynamic Brake Support) | — | std |
| Rear Cross Traffic Braking | std | — |
| Front-Seat Side-Impact Airbags | — | std |
| Safety Canopy® System (Includes Third Row) | — | std |
| Driver Attention Assist | opt | — |
| Trailer Sway Control | — | std |
| AdvanceTrac™ with RSC® (Roll Stability Control™) | — | std |
| Automatic Occupant Sensing display | std | — |
| BlueCruise Hands-Free Highway Driving | — | opt |
| Brake lining wear indicator | std | — |
| Brake, parking, electronic | std | — |
| Buckle to Drive | std | — |
| Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking | std | — |
| Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist | opt | — |
| Following Distance Indicator | std | — |
| Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist 2.0 with Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go, Lane Centering, and Predictive Speed Assist | — | std |
| Front and Rear Parking Sensors | — | std |
| Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking | std | — |
| Hill Start Assist (Included on 4x2 and 4x4 Models) and Hill Descent Control™ (Included on 4x4 Models Only) | — | std |
| Interior Camera | std | — |
| Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking | std | — |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether Anchors For Children) on All Second Row and Third Row Outboard Side Seating Positions | — | std |
| LATCH System | std | — |
| LED Reflective Windshield Collision Alert | std | — |
| Passenger Sensing System | std | — |
| Perimeter Alarm Includes Securilock® Passive Anti-Theft System | — | std |
| Personal Safety System™ | — | std |
| Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ | — | std |
| Pro Trailer Hitch Assist | — | std |
| Rear child security door locks | std | — |
| Rear Park Assist | std | — |
| Rear Pedestrian Alert | std | — |
| Remote panic alarm | std | — |
| Reverse Automatic Braking | std | — |
| Reverse Brake Assist | — | std |
| Safety Alert Seat | std | — |
| Seat belt indicator, 2nd row | std | — |
| Seat belt indicator, 3rd row | std | — |
| Seat belts, 3-point driver and front passenger, height-adjustable | std | — |
| Side Bicyclist Alert | std | — |
| SOS Post-Crash Alert System™ | — | std |
| Super Cruise ® Package | opt | — |
| Super Cruise driver assistance technology | opt | — |
| Teen Driver | std | — |
| Theft-deterrent system | std | — |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | std | — |
| Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering, Predictive Speed Assist, and Stop & Go | std | std |
| 360-Degree Camera | std | std |
| Pre-Collision Assist with Emergency Braking (AEB) (includes Pedestrian Detection, Forward Collision Warning and Dynamic Brake Support) | std | std |
| Dual-Stage Front Airbags | std | std |
| Lane-Keeping System (includes Lane-Keeping Alert, Lane-Keeping Assist, Driver Alert, and Road Edge Detection) | std | std |
| Auto High-Beam Headlamps | std | std |
| BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert and Trailer Coverage | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control | std | std |
| Four-Wheel Disc Brakes with Anti-Lock Brake System | std | std |
| Traction Control | std | std |
| Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | std | std |
Infotainment30 differ · 31 listed
| Feature | Buick EnclavePreferred FWD | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year MobileService+ | opt | — |
| 13.2" Center Display | — | std |
| 24" Panoramic Display | — | std |
| 3 Years OnStar One | opt | — |
| 3 Years OnStar One (Standalone) | opt | — |
| 3 Years SiriusXM | opt | — |
| 3-Year MobileService+ | opt | — |
| 5G vehicle connectivity | std | — |
| AM/FM/MP3 with six speakers | — | std |
| Bose premium audio system | std | — |
| Deleted Mobile Service Plus. | opt | — |
| Display, 30" diagonal LCD screen | std | — |
| Ford Digital Experience | — | std |
| Ford Security Package (1-year included with activation) | — | std |
| Front USB ports | std | — |
| Multimedia USB Ports, Second Row — Two (2) USB-C | — | opt |
| OnStar ® services capable | std | — |
| OnStar Basics (OnStar Fleet Basics for Fleet) | std | — |
| OnStar One with Super Cruise ® Plan (Extension to 8 Years) | opt | — |
| Rear USB ports | std | — |
| Removes 3 Years of OnStar One and 3 Years of OnStar One with Super Cruise upgrade for suitably equipped/eligible vehicles | opt | — |
| SiriusXM with 360L Trial Subscription | std | — |
| SiriusXM® Radio with 360L | — | std |
| Steering-wheel mounted controls | std | — |
| Ultrawide 30" diagonal premium display with Google built-in compatibility | std | — |
| USB ports | std | — |
| Vehicle health management | std | — |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | std | — |
| Wireless Charging Pad | std | opt |
| Wireless phone projection | std | — |
| Ford Connectivity Package with 5G Connectivity for Ford Digital Experience, Unlimited Wi-Fi Hotspot, Audio/Video Streaming, Video Conferencing, Web Browser, and Google Voice Assistant. (1-year included) | std | std |
Convenience15 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Buick EnclavePreferred FWD | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Push-Button Start (In Vehicle) | — | std |
| Remote Start System (Using Key Fob) | — | opt |
| 110-volt power outlet | opt | — |
| AutoSense power liftgate | std | — |
| Door locks, power programmable | std | — |
| Driver's Package | — | opt |
| Intelligent Access (Passive Entry) | — | opt |
| Key card | std | — |
| Keyless Open and Start | std | — |
| Keyless Start | std | — |
| Power windows with driver express-up/down and front and rear passenger express-down | std | — |
| Pro Power Onboard™ - 400W - One (1) Console, One (1) Cargo Area | — | opt |
| Remote Start | std | — |
| Securicode® Keyless Entry Keypad | — | opt |
| Universal Home Remote | opt | — |
Climate8 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Buick EnclavePreferred FWD | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Air conditioning, refrigerant | std | — |
| Air filter, odor, pollutant and fine dust | std | — |
| Cabin Particulate Air Filter | — | std |
| Heater, electric, heating/defroster | std | — |
| Interior humidity sensor | std | — |
| Rear Auxiliary Climate Controls - Third Row | — | std |
| Rear climate controls | std | — |
| Sensor, air quality indicator | std | — |
| Tri-Zone Automatic Temperature Control | std | std |
Seating20 differ · 23 listed
| Feature | Buick EnclavePreferred FWD | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| First Row: Heated and Ventilated Seats | — | opt |
| Front- and Second-Row Heated Seats | std | opt |
| 8-Way Power Passenger Seats (Power Lumbar and Power Recline) | — | std |
| Second Row: Heated Seats | — | opt |
| 2-way adjustable front head restraints | std | — |
| 40/20/40 Powerfold® Seat with Power Recline Third-Row Seat | — | std |
| 6-way power front passenger seat adjuster | std | — |
| 7-passenger seating | std | — |
| Cloth Seats | — | std |
| Ebony with Sky Cool Gray and Ebony interior accents, Leatherette seat trim | opt | — |
| Front bucket seats | std | — |
| Headrest, third row, center | std | — |
| Leatherette seat trim | std | — |
| Manual 60/40 split-folding third row bench seat | std | — |
| One-Touch Flat Folding and Sliding Second Row Seat | opt | — |
| Power 60/40 split-folding third row bench seat | opt | — |
| Sandstone with Ebony interior accents, Leatherette seat trim | opt | — |
| Seat adjuster, front passenger 4-way power lumbar adjustment | std | — |
| Second Row Power-Folding Tip and Slide Captain's Chairs | — | opt |
| Second Row Power-Folding Tip and Slide Captain's Chairs | — | opt |
| 10-Way Power Driver (Power Tilt, Lumbar and Power Recline) and 8-Way Power Passenger Seats (Power Lumbar and Power Recline) | std | std |
| Memory Feature For the Driver's Seat | opt | opt |
| Power Lumbar (Driver and Passenger) | std | std |
Interior38 differ · 39 listed
| Feature | Buick EnclavePreferred FWD | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Heated Steering Wheel | std | opt |
| Rear Camera Mirror with washer | opt | — |
| Inside rearview auto-dimming mirror | std | — |
| 1 Scheduled Maintenance Visit | std | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation, driveline | std | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation, engine noise | std | — |
| Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty | std | — |
| Digital Device Holder | — | opt |
| Driver and front passenger visors with illuminated mirrors | std | — |
| Driver Information Center | std | — |
| Engine oil indicator | std | — |
| First and second row all-weather floor liners | opt | — |
| Flex Powered Console | — | opt |
| Floor Liner Package | opt | — |
| Front and rear sill plates | std | — |
| Front carpeted floor mats | std | — |
| Glovebox, passenger-side of instrument panel | std | — |
| Head-Up Display | opt | — |
| Hit the Road Package | opt | — |
| Illuminated front door sill plates | opt | — |
| Illumination Package | opt | — |
| Instrumentation | std | — |
| Leather-Wrapped Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel with Audio Controls | — | opt |
| MSRP (USD) | std | — |
| Power Package | opt | — |
| Powertrain/Drivetrain limited warranty | std | — |
| QuietTuning ™ | std | — |
| Rear carpeted floor mats | std | — |
| Roadside Assistance Program | std | — |
| Rotary Gear Shift Dial | — | std |
| Rust Limited Warranty | std | — |
| Static Ambient interior lighting | std | — |
| Technology Package | std | — |
| Third row all-weather floor liner | opt | — |
| Wrapped steering wheel | std | — |
| Steering column, tilt and telescopic, manual | std | — |
| Overhead Console with Sunglass Holder | — | std |
| Sliding Sun Visors with Illuminated Vanity Mirrors (Driver and Passenger) | — | std |
| Carpeted First- and Second-Row Floor Mats | std | std |
Exterior49 differ · 50 listed
| Feature | Buick EnclavePreferred FWD | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Panoramic Vista Roof® | — | opt |
| Sideview Mirrors: Power-Folding with Autofold, Power and Heated, Ground Illuminator, Driver/Passenger Memory | — | opt |
| 18-inch underbody-mounted full-size spare tire | — | std |
| 18" spare steel wheel | std | — |
| 20" alloy wheels with Medium Android finish | std | — |
| 22" all-season blackwall tires | opt | — |
| 22" alloy PVD Bright Chrome wheels | opt | — |
| 22" High Gloss Black wheels | opt | — |
| 22" transit steel wheel | opt | — |
| 360-Degree Zone Lighting | — | opt |
| Acoustic laminated glass | std | — |
| Acoustic-Laminate Windshield | — | std |
| Automatic on/off headlamps | std | — |
| Black lug nut and wheel lock kit | opt | — |
| Black molded assist steps | opt | — |
| Black wheel lug nuts | opt | — |
| Body-color door handles | std | — |
| Bright wheel locks | opt | — |
| Brushed aluminum roof-mounted side rails | std | — |
| Configurable Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) | — | std |
| Easy Fuel® Capless Fuel Filler | — | std |
| Exhaust, dual-outlet stainless-steel | std | — |
| Front license plate bracket | opt | — |
| Glass, deep-tinted | std | — |
| Grille – Carbon Black Molded-in-Color Surround with Ebony Painted Bars | — | std |
| Headlamps, base | std | — |
| Heated wiper park | opt | — |
| Heated, power, driver-side auto-dimming, power-folding outside mirrors | std | — |
| Hood Insulator | std | — |
| LED headlamps | std | — |
| LED Reflector Headlamps | — | std |
| Mechanical jack with tools | std | — |
| Polished Stainless Steel Beltline Molding | — | std |
| Power Adjustable and Heated Sideview Mirrors | — | std |
| Power Ford Split Gate with available Open On Approach | — | std |
| Puddle lamps with Buick Tri-shield | opt | — |
| Rain-Sensitive Windshield Wipers | — | opt |
| Rear Camera Washer | std | — |
| Roof rack cross rails | opt | — |
| Roof-Rack Side Rails - Black | — | std |
| Running boards, Fixed (Black) | — | std |
| Solar-absorbing windows, rear side | std | — |
| Spoiler, rear | std | — |
| Taillamps - LED | — | std |
| Tires, P255/55R20 all-season blackwall | std | — |
| Wiper, rear intermittent with washer | std | — |
| Wipers, front intermittent | std | — |
| Privacy Glass - Second Row, Third Row, and Liftgate | — | std |
| Tire, compact spare, T135/70R18, blackwall | std | — |
| Rear Window Defroster and Washer | std | std |
Powertrain21 differ · 21 listed
| Feature | Buick EnclavePreferred FWD | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Front-wheel drive | std | — |
| 10-Speed SelectShift® Automatic Transmission | — | std |
| 2.5L Turbo engine | std | — |
| 3.5L EcoBoost® V6 engine (400 hp) | — | std |
| 8-speed automatic transmission | std | — |
| Alternator, 220 amps | std | — |
| Auto Stop-Start Technology | — | std |
| Automatic Stop/Start | std | — |
| E10 Fuel capable | std | — |
| Electronic Transmission Range Selection | std | — |
| Emissions override, California | opt | — |
| Emissions override, Federal | opt | — |
| Emissions override, state-specific | opt | — |
| Emissions, California state requirements | opt | — |
| Emissions, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington state requirements | opt | — |
| Emissions, Federal requirements | opt | — |
| Engine block heater | opt | — |
| Engine control, stop-start system override | std | — |
| GVWR, 6160 lbs. (2800 kg) | std | — |
| Heavy-duty cooling system | std | — |
| Intelligent 4WD with Terrain Management System™ | — | opt |
Chassis3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Buick EnclavePreferred FWD | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Boxed Frame | — | std |
| Performance suspension | std | — |
| Suspension - Multilink Independent Rear Suspension | — | std |
Cargo12 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Buick EnclavePreferred FWD | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Class IV Trailer Hitch Receiver | — | std |
| All-weather rear cargo mat | opt | — |
| Cargo Package | opt | — |
| Cargo shelf with dividers | opt | — |
| Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package | — | opt |
| Hitch Guidance | std | — |
| Hitch View | std | — |
| Integrated cargo liner | opt | — |
| Integrated Trailer Brake Controller | — | std |
| Rear cargo area covered storage | std | — |
| Retractable cargo shade | opt | — |
| Vertical cargo net | opt | — |
| Trailer Tow Prep Package | std | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPBuick Enclave
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ford Expedition
Top recalls
- high Exterior Lighting 26V606000 · 41,748 vehicles
- high Electrical System 26V104000 · 4,381,878 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Buick EnclavePreferred FWD | Ford ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $48,595 (base trim) | $63,600 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $48,595 – $67,295 6 trims | $63,600 – $85,695 13 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Enclave FWD | Expedition 2WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 22 | 18 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,050 | $3,700 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | — |
| Roadside assistance | 5 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Buick Enclave or the 2027 Ford Expedition?
The Buick Enclave wins clearly, 95.8 to 77.1, on tech & comfort, price, safety. The Ford Expedition is ahead on performance and space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Buick Enclave scores 95.8 and the 2027 Ford Expedition 77.1. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2027 Buick Enclave or the 2027 Ford Expedition?
The 2027 Buick Enclave starts lower — $48,595 against $63,600, a gap of $15,005 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2027 Buick Enclave or the 2027 Ford Expedition?
2027 Buick Enclave: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Ford Expedition: no NHTSA rating yet, grade B, 2 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2027 Buick Enclave and the 2027 Ford Expedition?
Where the 2027 Buick Enclave wins: it lists more comfort and tech equipment (77 points against 28.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½), lists 37 standard driver-assist features against 26, and starts $15,005 lower ($48,595 against $63,600 base MSRP). Where the 2027 Ford Expedition answers: it turns out 480 lb-ft of torque against 326 and holds 69.9 cu ft behind the second row against 57.1.