Buick Enclave

Crossover, Large

 

2011 Buick Enclave

When looking for crossover functionality and a spacious interior, don’t forget to explore the Buick Enclave, which earned Vincentric’s Best Value in America award for the second time in 2011. What tipped the scales? The Buick Enclave had the lowest rate of depreciation and the lowest combined maintenance and repair costs. New styling for 2011 gives it great looks along with its great value.
 

2011 Buick Enclave CX 4D Utility FWD
Cost Item Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Total
Depreciation: $9,965 $2,406 $2,360 $2,314 $2,268 $19,313
Fees & Taxes: 1,956 123 128 111 118 $2,436
Finance: 1,499 1,203 888 554 200 $4,344
Fuel: 2,341 2,424 2,510 2,599 2,692 $12,566
Insurance: 1,154 1,141 1,129 1,116 1,104 $5,644
Maintenance: 110 110 196 1,560 196 $2,172
Opportunity Cost: 66 102 137 180 219 $704
Repairs: 0 0 0 651 977 $1,628
Total: $17,091 $7,509 $7,348 $9,085 $7,774 $48,807
Vincentric's Best Value in America awards are based on the model level average of all trim levels within the model.  Ownership costs for each trim level are measured at annual mileages of 10,000, 15,000, and 20,000.  Results shown above assume 15,000 miles per year for the trim level described.

 

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