Head-to-head
2027 Buick Enclave vs 2027 Hyundai Palisade
The Hyundai Palisade edges it, 94.2 to 88.8, on fuel & range, price, safety. The Buick Enclave is ahead on tech & comfort and performance.
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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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The 2027 Hyundai Palisade is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Palisade Hybrid FWD…
Verdict · default weights
2027 Hyundai Palisade
Slight edgeThe Hyundai Palisade edges it, 94.2 to 88.8, on fuel & range, price, safety. The Buick Enclave is ahead on tech & comfort and performance.
Fuel & range 2027 Hyundai Palisade leads by 35.8
Price 2027 Hyundai Palisade leads by 18.2
Tech & comfort 2027 Buick Enclave leads by 18.8
| Category · weight | 2027 Buick Enclaveoverall 88.8 | 2027 Hyundai Palisadeoverall 94.2 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 81.8 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 64.2 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 96 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 97.5 | 90.2 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 86.2 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 100 | 81.2 | |||||||||||||||
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 | 88.8 | 94.2 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Buick Enclave: base trim Preferred FWD · Hyundai Palisade: base trim SE FWD. 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 numbersWhere the 2027 Hyundai Palisade wins
- It costs $1,100 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,950 against $3,050).
- It is rated 34 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It starts $8,860 lower ($39,735 against $48,595 base MSRP).
Where the 2027 Buick Enclave answers
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (77 points against 62.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It turns out 326 lb-ft of torque against 260.
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
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
53 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Buick EnclavePreferred FWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $48,595 | $39,735 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | — | 6 |
| Engine displacement | — | 3,470 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L Turbo engine | 3.5L MPI + GDI DOHC 24-Valve V-Type 6-cylinder |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | Dual Overhead Camshaft | DOHC 24-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 328 hp | 287 hp |
| Torque | 326 lb-ft | 260 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 25 mpg | 26 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | — | 3.510 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in | 7.4 in |
| Overall height | 71 in | 69.5 in |
| Overall length | 208 in | 199 in |
| Overall width | 79.6 in | 78 in |
| Wheelbase | 121 in | 117 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 97.5 cu-ft | 86.7 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 57.1 cu-ft | 46.3 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 22.9 cu-ft | 19.1 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 157 cu-ft | 181 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 | 8 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 42.6 in | 41.5 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40 in | 40.7 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38.3 in | 37.8 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 44.3 in | 44.2 in |
| Second-row legroom | 41.5 in | 43 in |
| Third-row legroom | 32.1 in | 32.1 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4,537 lbs | 4,872 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4,537 lbs | 4,420 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,160 lbs | 6,327 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | MacPherson strut with coil springs |
| Rear suspension type | — | Multi-link Independent, separated spring & shocks |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Rack and pinion, column-mounted |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 19.6 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 345 mm |
| Front brake type | — | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electronic | epb |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 325 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 20 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P255/55R20 | 235/65 R18 106H |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 19.4 gal | 19 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | OnStar | Bluelink |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 62.2 in | 61.4 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 62.1 in | 61 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 57.8 in | 55.6 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
325 features · differences first, then sharedSafety66 differ · 75 listed
| Feature | Buick EnclavePreferred FWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning | — | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection & JT/DO | — | std |
| Forward Collision Alert | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Car/Ped/Cyclist Detection & JT/DO | — | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist 2 | — | std |
| Surround View Monitor | std | — |
| Front (2) and 2nd row (2) side impact airbags | — | std |
| Front center airbag (1) | — | std |
| Highway Driving Assist – HDA I | — | std |
| Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go & Curve Control | — | std |
| Rear view monitor with parking guidance | — | std |
| Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2) | — | std |
| 2x LATCH anchors & 3 tethers (for bench seat) in 2nd row; 2x LATCH & 3 tethers for 3rd row | — | std |
| Driver Attention Warning | opt | std |
| Front (2) and 2nd row (2) side impact airbags | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning – Forward and Reverse | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning – Forward and Reverse | — | std |
| Safe Exit Assist w/ rear door indicator | — | std |
| Trailer Sway Control | — | std |
| Adjustable front-seat shoulder belt anchors | — | std |
| Anti-theft system integrated with remote keyless entry and panic alarm | — | std |
| Automatic Occupant Sensing display | std | — |
| Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist | std | — |
| Brake lining wear indicator | std | — |
| Brake, parking, electronic | std | — |
| Buckle to Drive | std | — |
| Cruise controls, smart | — | std |
| Driver Knee Airbag (1) | — | std |
| Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking | std | — |
| Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist | opt | — |
| Following Distance Indicator | std | — |
| Forward Attention Warning | — | std |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) – Direct Oncoming (DO) | — | std |
| Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking | std | — |
| Front, 2nd-row and 3rd-row outboard seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters | — | std |
| Haptic Feedback | — | std |
| Hillstart Assist Control (HAC) | — | std |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | — | std |
| Interior Camera | std | — |
| Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking | std | — |
| LATCH System | std | — |
| LED Reflective Windshield Collision Alert | std | — |
| Occupant Classification System (OCS) – seat weight sensor and seat track sensor | — | std |
| Parking Brake – Electronic with Auto Vehicle Hold | — | std |
| Passenger Sensing System | std | — |
| Power window lock-out button | — | std |
| Rear child safety locks | — | std |
| Rear child security door locks | std | — |
| Rear Occupant Alert (door-logic system) | — | std |
| Rear Park Assist | std | — |
| Rear Pedestrian Alert | std | — |
| Remote panic alarm | std | — |
| Reverse Automatic Braking | 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 air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2) | — | std |
| Side Bicyclist Alert | std | — |
| Super Cruise ® Package | opt | — |
| Super Cruise driver assistance technology | opt | — |
| Teen Driver | std | — |
| Theft-deterrent system | std | — |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | std | — |
| Vehicle stability management | — | std |
| Immobilizer | — | std |
| Smart Cruise Control 2 (w/ Emergency Stop) | std | std |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist | std | std |
| Driver and front passenger airbag (2) | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist 2 | std | std |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with 4-wheel disc brakes | std | std |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) with traction control (TCS) and brake assist | std | std |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) with traction control (TCS) and brake assist | std | std |
| High Beam Assist | std | std |
| Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) with individual tire indicator | std | std |
Infotainment38 differ · 39 listed
| Feature | Buick EnclavePreferred FWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® hands-free w/ wireless audio streaming | — | std |
| 1-Year MobileService+ | opt | — |
| 12.3" color touchscreen with onboard Navigation | — | std |
| 3 Years OnStar One | opt | — |
| 3 Years OnStar One (Standalone) | opt | — |
| 3 Years SiriusXM | opt | — |
| 3-Year MobileService+ | opt | — |
| 5G vehicle connectivity | std | — |
| Audio controls (Volume up/down, Seek up/down, Mode) | — | std |
| Bluelink® Connected Car System | — | std |
| Bose premium audio system | std | — |
| Deleted Mobile Service Plus. | opt | — |
| Display, 30" diagonal LCD screen | std | — |
| Dynamic Voice Recognition | — | std |
| Front USB ports | std | — |
| HD Radio | — | std |
| High Power USB-Cs: Two 1st row (2x USB-C Power) + Two 2nd row + Two 3rd row | — | std |
| Multiple Device Connection (up to two devices) | — | std |
| OnStar ® services capable | std | — |
| OnStar Basics (OnStar Fleet Basics for Fleet) | std | — |
| OnStar One with Super Cruise ® Plan (Extension to 8 Years) | opt | — |
| Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates | — | std |
| Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates | — | std |
| Paddle Shifters | — | std |
| Passenger Talk In-car intercom | — | std |
| Rear Seat Quiet Mode | — | std |
| 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 | — |
| Sirius XM | — | std |
| SiriusXM with 360L Trial Subscription | 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 Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | std | — |
| Wireless Device Charging 15W (For Qi-supported devices) | std | — |
| Wireless phone projection | std | — |
| Wifi Hotspot | std | std |
Convenience17 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Buick EnclavePreferred FWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Proximity key entry with push button start | — | std |
| 110-volt power outlet | opt | — |
| 12-volt outlet (2 total: 1 Fr, 1 cargo) | — | std |
| AutoSense power liftgate | std | — |
| Door locks, power programmable | std | — |
| Key card | std | — |
| Keyless Open and Start | std | — |
| Keyless Start | std | — |
| Power door and liftgate locks | — | std |
| Power windows with driver express-up/down and front and rear passenger express-down | std | — |
| Proximity w/ detachable valet key (2) | — | std |
| Remote engine start (on key fob) | — | std |
| Remote keyless entry system with alarm and panic | — | std |
| Remote release – Hood | — | std |
| Remote Start | std | — |
| Universal Home Remote | opt | — |
| Power windows with safety front auto-down/up | — | std |
Climate11 differ · 12 listed
| Feature | Buick EnclavePreferred FWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd and 3rd row air vents | — | std |
| 2nd row HVAC controls | — | std |
| Air conditioning | — | std |
| Air conditioning, refrigerant | std | — |
| Air filter, odor, pollutant and fine dust | std | — |
| External temperature display | — | std |
| Heater, electric, heating/defroster | std | — |
| Interior humidity sensor | std | — |
| PTC Heater | — | std |
| Rear climate controls | std | — |
| Sensor, air quality indicator | std | — |
| 3-Zone automatic climate control w/auto defog | std | std |
Seating27 differ · 27 listed
| Feature | Buick EnclavePreferred FWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 split fold-flat seats with recline & adjustable head restraints | — | std |
| 8-way power driver's seat | std | — |
| Heated front seats (high/medium/low) | std | — |
| Integrated memory system for driver seat | opt | — |
| 4-way lumbar | std | — |
| 6-way adjustable driver's seat | — | std |
| 2-way adjustable front head restraints | std | — |
| 2nd Row – Bench Seating | — | std |
| 3rd row 60/40 split-fold seats with ingress/egress handles | — | std |
| 6-way adjustable passenger seat | — | std |
| 7-passenger seating | std | — |
| 8-way power passenger seat | std | — |
| Ebony with Sky Cool Gray and Ebony interior accents, Leatherette seat trim | opt | — |
| Front bucket seats | std | — |
| Headrest, third row, center | std | — |
| Manual 60/40 split-folding third row bench seat | std | — |
| Materials – Cloth | — | std |
| Materials – H-Tex® (Leatherette) | std | — |
| One-touch 2nd row seat slide for 3rd row access | — | std |
| One-Touch Flat Folding and Sliding Second Row Seat | opt | — |
| Power 60/40 split-folding third row bench seat | opt | — |
| Rear center armrest (bench seats) | — | std |
| Sandstone with Ebony interior accents, Leatherette seat trim | opt | — |
| Seat adjuster, front passenger 4-way power lumbar adjustment | std | — |
| Seating Capacity | — | std |
| Sliding 2nd-row seats with electric cargo area releases | — | std |
| Tilting Walk-In Feature | — | std |
Interior54 differ · 54 listed
| Feature | Buick EnclavePreferred FWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated steering wheel | std | — |
| Inside rearview mirror – Full Display EC mirror with Homelink | opt | — |
| 4.2" Color multi-information display | — | std |
| Inside rearview mirror – EC mirror | std | — |
| 1 Scheduled Maintenance Visit | std | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation, driveline | std | — |
| Active Noise Cancellation, engine noise | std | — |
| Assist grips / B-Pillar Assist Grip | — | std |
| Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty | std | — |
| Central dome light (with delay) and auto cut-off | — | std |
| Dashboard – Slush-molding | — | std |
| Dashboard – Wrapped, artificial leather | — | std |
| Door handles – Metal Paint | — | std |
| 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 | — |
| Floor Liner Package | opt | — |
| Front and rear sill plates | std | — |
| Front carpeted floor mats | std | — |
| Front center console – Fixed armrest storage with tray | — | std |
| Front seatback pockets | — | std |
| Glove compartment – With damper and illuminated | — | std |
| Glovebox, passenger-side of instrument panel | std | — |
| Head-Up Display | opt | — |
| Headliner/Pillar – Cloth | — | std |
| Hit the Road Package | opt | — |
| Illuminated front door sill plates | opt | — |
| Illuminated power window switches | — | std |
| Illumination Package | opt | — |
| Instrumentation | std | — |
| LED interior cabin lights | — | std |
| Map Lights, 3rd row, cargo area light | — | std |
| MSRP (USD) | std | — |
| Multi-information display controls | — | std |
| Power Package | opt | — |
| Powertrain/Drivetrain limited warranty | std | — |
| QuietTuning ™ | std | — |
| Rear carpeted floor mats | std | — |
| Roadside Assistance Program | std | — |
| Rust Limited Warranty | std | — |
| Static Ambient interior lighting | std | — |
| Steering wheel – Leatherette-wrapped | — | std |
| Storage tray – Center stack / center console | — | std |
| Technology Package | std | — |
| Third row all-weather floor liner | opt | — |
| Tilt + Telescoping steering wheel | — | std |
| Upper door panels / console armrest – Premium Soft Touch | — | std |
| Wrapped steering wheel | std | — |
| Steering column, tilt and telescopic, manual | std | — |
| Sunvisor – W/ illumination | — | std |
| Floor mats – Carpeted | std | opt |
| Sunvisor – W/ sliding function | — | std |
| Door storage pockets – Front and rear | — | std |
Exterior55 differ · 58 listed
| Feature | Buick EnclavePreferred FWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| LED headlights (Projector) | — | std |
| "Flat-Type" Front 2-speed/variable intermittent windshield wipers | — | std |
| 18 X 8.0J Alloys / 235/65 R18 106H | — | 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 | — |
| Acoustic laminated glass | std | — |
| Acoustic side glass – Front | — | std |
| Acoustic windshield | — | std |
| Automatic on/off headlamps | std | — |
| Black lug nut and wheel lock kit | opt | — |
| Black molded assist steps | opt | — |
| Black Side sills | — | std |
| Black wheel lug nuts | opt | — |
| Body-color door handles | std | — |
| Bright wheel locks | opt | — |
| Brushed aluminum roof-mounted side rails | std | — |
| Bumpers – Two-tone (Black/Silver or variant) | — | std |
| Door Garnish – Lower Side Door | — | std |
| Door handle welcome lights | — | std |
| Exhaust, dual-outlet stainless-steel | std | — |
| Front license plate bracket | opt | — |
| Glass, deep-tinted | std | — |
| Grille – Black + Silver Accents | — | std |
| Headlamps, base | std | — |
| Heated outside mirrors | — | std |
| Heated wiper park | opt | — |
| Heated, power, driver-side auto-dimming, power-folding outside mirrors | std | — |
| Intermittent rear window wiper/washer (non-variable) | — | std |
| LED center positioning light | — | std |
| LED daytime running lights | — | std |
| LED headlamps | std | — |
| LED rear combination lamps/taillights | — | std |
| Lower Fascia Elements – Silver Paint Finish | — | std |
| Mechanical jack with tools | std | — |
| Outside mirrors – Body Color | — | std |
| Outside mirrors – Power Side Mirrors | — | std |
| Puddle lamps with Buick Tri-shield | opt | — |
| Rear Camera Washer | std | — |
| Roof antenna, shark-fin | — | std |
| Roof rack cross rails | opt | — |
| Solar-absorbing windows, rear side | std | — |
| Spoiler, rear | std | — |
| Tailgate Emergency Lamp | — | std |
| Tires, P255/55R20 all-season blackwall | std | — |
| Wiper, rear intermittent with washer | std | — |
| Wipers, front intermittent | std | — |
| Automatic headlights | — | std |
| Privacy glass – Rear/quarter/back glass | — | std |
| Solar front glass – Front door, windshield | — | std |
| LED Roof-mounted center high-mount wide stop lamp | — | std |
| Rear spoiler – Wide Integrated with CHMSL, bodycolor | — | std |
| Hood insulator | std | std |
| Rear window defroster with timer | std | std |
| Compact Spare Tire / T155/90R18 | std | std |
Powertrain22 differ · 23 listed
| Feature | Buick EnclavePreferred FWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L Turbo engine | std | — |
| 3.5L MPI + GDI DOHC 24-Valve V-Type 6-cylinder engine, Displacement: 3,470 cc, engine cover | — | std |
| 8-speed automatic transmission | std | — |
| 8-speed automatic transmission (A8LF1) | — | std |
| Alternator, 220 amps | std | — |
| Automatic Stop/Start | std | — |
| Drive Mode Select (Eco, Sport, & My Drive) – Dash-mounted button + toggle switch | — | std |
| E10 Fuel capable | std | — |
| Electronic shift lock system | — | 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 | — |
| Idle Stop & Go | — | std |
| Shift-by-Wire w/paddle shifters | — | std |
| FWD | std | std |
Chassis5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Buick EnclavePreferred FWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front suspension – MacPherson strut with coil springs | — | std |
| Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Rack and pinion steering, column-mounted | — | std |
| Performance suspension | std | — |
| Rear suspension – Multi-link Independent, separated spring & shocks | — | std |
| Rear suspension – Self-Leveling suspension | — | std |
Cargo14 differ · 15 listed
| Feature | Buick EnclavePreferred FWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Tow Hitch | — | opt |
| TOW mode – Dash-mounted button | — | std |
| All-weather rear cargo mat | opt | — |
| Cargo – Underfloor storage compartment | — | std |
| Cargo Package | opt | — |
| Cargo shelf with dividers | opt | — |
| Cargo-area cover – Removable, retractable-type | — | opt |
| Hitch Guidance | std | — |
| Hitch View | std | — |
| Integrated cargo liner | opt | — |
| Rear cargo area covered storage | std | — |
| Retractable cargo shade | opt | — |
| Roof cross bars | — | opt |
| Vertical cargo net | opt | — |
| Trailering Package (trailer prewire, HD engine/trans coolers, sway control) | std | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPBuick Enclave
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Hyundai Palisade
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints 5 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Electrical System (2), Fuel/Propulsion System (2), Service Brakes (1)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Buick EnclavePreferred FWD | Hyundai PalisadeSE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $48,595 (base trim) | $39,735 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $48,595 – $67,295 6 trims | $39,735 – $59,680 21 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Enclave FWD | Palisade Hybrid FWD Blue |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 22 | 34 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,050 | $1,950 |
| 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 Hyundai Palisade?
The Hyundai Palisade edges it, 94.2 to 88.8, on fuel & range, price, safety. The Buick Enclave is ahead on tech & comfort and performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Hyundai Palisade scores 94.2 and the 2027 Buick Enclave 88.8. 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 Hyundai Palisade?
The 2027 Hyundai Palisade starts lower — $39,735 against $48,595, a gap of $8,860 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 Hyundai Palisade?
2027 Buick Enclave: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Hyundai Palisade: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 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 Hyundai Palisade?
Where the 2027 Hyundai Palisade wins: it costs $1,100 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,950 against $3,050), is rated 34 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe), and starts $8,860 lower ($39,735 against $48,595 base MSRP). Where the 2027 Buick Enclave answers: it lists more comfort and tech equipment (77 points against 62.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½) and turns out 326 lb-ft of torque against 260. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100.