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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.

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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…

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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…

Verdict · default weights

2027 Buick Enclave

Clear win

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.

Tech & comfort 2027 Buick Enclave leads by 63
Price 2027 Buick Enclave leads by 23.6
Safety 2027 Buick Enclave leads by 18.7
Category · weight2027 Buick Enclaveoverall 95.82027 Ford Expeditionoverall 77.1
Pricew 410076.4
Fuel & rangew 310082.2
Safetyw 410081.3
Space & cargow 285.2100
Performancew 277.3100
Tech & comfortw 310037
Warrantynot comparedNo dataNo data
Overall95.877.1

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.

Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.

Where the gap is

the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbers

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).
  • 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
SpecBuick EnclavePreferred FWDFord ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2
Pricing
Base MSRP (excludes destination)$48,595$63,600
Engine Basics
Aspirationtwin turbo—
Engine type (full description)2.5L Turbo engine3.5L EcoBoost V6
Fuel injection systemgdi mpi—
Valve configurationDual Overhead Camshaft—
Engine Output
Horsepower328 hp400 hp
Torque326 lb-ft480 lb-ft
Fuel Economy
MPG (city)20 mpg16 mpg
MPG (combined)22 mpg—
MPG (highway)25 mpg23 mpg
Transmission
Transmission speeds810
Transmission typeautomaticautomatic
Dimensions Exterior
Ground clearance6.8 in8.7 in
Overall height71 in78.1 in
Overall length208 in210 in
Overall width79.6 in94.6 in
Wheelbase121 in—
Cargo
Cargo volume behind 1st row97.5 cu-ft109 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row57.1 cu-ft69.9 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 3rd row22.9 cu-ft22.9 cu-ft
Total interior volume157 cu-ft—
Seating
Passenger seating capacity78
Headroom
Front headroom42.6 in—
Second-row headroom40 in—
Third-row headroom38.3 in—
Legroom
Front legroom44.3 in—
Second-row legroom41.5 in—
Third-row legroom32.1 in—
Weights
Curb weight (maximum)4,537 lbs—
Curb weight (minimum)4,537 lbs—
Gross vehicle weight rating6,160 lbs—
Suspension
Rear suspension type—Multilink Independent Rear Suspension
Brakes
Parking brake typeElectronic—
Wheels
Wheel diameter20 in18 in
Wheel materialforged alloyAluminum
Wheel width—8.5 in
Tires
Tire sizeP255/55R20P265/70R18E
Fuel System
Fuel tank capacity19.4 gal—
Connected Services
Connected services brandOnStar—
Shoulder Room
Front shoulder room62.2 in—
Second-row shoulder room62.1 in—
Third-row shoulder room57.8 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 shared

Safety46 differ · 57 listed

FeatureBuick EnclavePreferred FWDFord 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 Assistopt—
Trailer Sway Control— std
AdvanceTrac™ with RSC® (Roll Stability Control™)— std
Automatic Occupant Sensing display std—

Infotainment30 differ · 31 listed

FeatureBuick EnclavePreferred FWDFord ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2
1-Year MobileService+opt—
13.2" Center Display— std
24" Panoramic Display— std
3 Years OnStar Oneopt—
3 Years OnStar One (Standalone)opt—
3 Years SiriusXMopt—
3-Year MobileService+opt—
5G vehicle connectivity std—

Convenience15 differ · 15 listed

FeatureBuick EnclavePreferred FWDFord ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2
Push-Button Start (In Vehicle)— std
Remote Start System (Using Key Fob)—opt
110-volt power outletopt—
AutoSense power liftgate std—
Door locks, power programmable std—
Driver's Package—opt
Intelligent Access (Passive Entry)—opt
Key card std—

Climate8 differ · 9 listed

FeatureBuick EnclavePreferred FWDFord 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—

Seating20 differ · 23 listed

FeatureBuick EnclavePreferred FWDFord ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2
First Row: Heated and Ventilated Seats—opt
Front- and Second-Row Heated Seats stdopt
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—

Interior38 differ · 39 listed

FeatureBuick EnclavePreferred FWDFord ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2
Heated Steering Wheel stdopt
Rear Camera Mirror with washeropt—
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

Exterior49 differ · 50 listed

FeatureBuick EnclavePreferred FWDFord 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 tiresopt—
22" alloy PVD Bright Chrome wheelsopt—
22" High Gloss Black wheelsopt—

Powertrain21 differ · 21 listed

FeatureBuick EnclavePreferred FWDFord 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—

Chassis3 differ · 3 listed

FeatureBuick EnclavePreferred FWDFord ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2
Fully Boxed Frame— std
Performance suspension std—
Suspension - Multilink Independent Rear Suspension— std

Cargo12 differ · 13 listed

FeatureBuick EnclavePreferred FWDFord ExpeditionExpedition Active 4X2
Class IV Trailer Hitch Receiver— std
All-weather rear cargo matopt—
Cargo Packageopt—
Cargo shelf with dividersopt—
Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package—opt
Hitch Guidance std—
Hitch View std—
Integrated cargo lineropt—

Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.

Safety record

NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAP

Buick Enclave

Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —

Top recalls

No recalls on file.

Ford Expedition

Safety Signal 85 B
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 2
Owner complaints —

Top recalls

  • high Exterior Lighting 26V606000 · 41,748 vehicles
  • high Electrical System 26V104000 · 4,381,878 vehicles

Ownership

EPA, manufacturer warranty
Buick EnclavePreferred FWDFord 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
PowertrainsGASGAS
EPA configuration comparedEnclave FWDExpedition 2WD
Combined mpg / MPGe2218
EPA annual fuel cost$3,050$3,700
EV range——
Basic warranty3 yr / 36,000 mi—
Powertrain warranty5 yr / 60,000 mi—
Roadside assistance5 yr—

Common questions

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Which 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.