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Buick Enclave vs Lincoln Nautilus

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2027 Buick Enclave

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2026 Lincoln Nautilus

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Overview

SpecBuick EnclavePreferredLincoln NautilusPremiere
Selected trimPreferredPremiere
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfront wheel driveall wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedpremium unleaded (recommended)
Transmission8-speed shiftable automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20272026

Pricing & market

SpecBuick EnclavePreferredLincoln NautilusPremiere
MSRP$46,600 (best)$53,995
Lowest listing price$27,069 (best)—
Median listing price$27,159 (best)—
Highest listing price$27,249 (best)—
For sale now2 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecBuick EnclavePreferredLincoln NautilusPremiere
Combined MPG22 MPG24 MPG (best)
City MPG20 MPG21 MPG (best)
Highway MPG25 MPG29 MPG (best)
Fuel tank19.4 gal20 gal (best)

Performance

SpecBuick EnclavePreferredLincoln NautilusPremiere
Horsepower328 hp (best)250 hp
Torque326 lb-ft (best)280 lb-ft
Engine size2.5 L (best)2 L
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecBuick EnclavePreferredLincoln NautilusPremiere
Seating7 seats (best)5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume97.5 cu ft (best)71.3 cu ft
Towing capacity5,000 lbs (best)1,750 lbs
Curb weight4,537 lbs4,349 lbs (best)
Ground clearance6.8 in (best)—
Wheelbase120.9 in (best)114.2 in
Length207.6 in (best)193.2 in
Width79.6 in (best)76.9 in
Height71 in (best)68.2 in

Safety & recalls

SpecBuick EnclavePreferredLincoln NautilusPremiere
NHTSA overall—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)—4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole—5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover—4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimBuick EnclaveLincoln Nautilus
1

Preferred

$46,600 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Premiere

$53,995 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Sport Touring

$50,100 MSRP

Reserve

$63,595 MSRP

3

Avenir

$63,300 MSRP

Black Label

$77,660 MSRP

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Buick Enclave vs Lincoln Nautilus FAQ

Which is better: 2027 Buick Enclave or 2026 Lincoln Nautilus?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2027 Buick Enclave vs 2026 Lincoln Nautilus on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2027 Buick Enclave or 2026 Lincoln Nautilus?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2027 Buick Enclave starts lower at $46,600. Live Buick Enclave listings start at $27,069.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2027 Buick Enclave or 2026 Lincoln Nautilus?
The 2027 Buick Enclave leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (46,600).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2027 Buick Enclave or 2026 Lincoln Nautilus?
The 2026 Lincoln Nautilus leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (24).
Which has better horsepower: 2027 Buick Enclave or 2026 Lincoln Nautilus?
The 2027 Buick Enclave leads on horsepower in this comparison (328).
Which has better seats: 2027 Buick Enclave or 2026 Lincoln Nautilus?
The 2027 Buick Enclave leads on seats in this comparison (7).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2027 Buick Enclave or 2026 Lincoln Nautilus?
The 2027 Buick Enclave leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (5,000).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2027 Buick Enclave vs 2026 Lincoln Nautilus?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Lincoln Nautilus (5/5 NHTSA overall).