2011 Buick Enclave CXL2 AWD Vs. 2011 GMC Acadia Denali?

[Bobby Kirby]

I am stuck on whether to get the GMC or the Buick. I have heard both pros and cons about both of each of the SUVs however, I cannot decide which one I should get. They both have the same sticker price with the Buick coming in about $2,000 more than the Acadia. I want a good quality car that wont have many issues. Please give me your opinion on if you think that I should get the Acadia Denali or the Fully Loaded Buick Enclave CXL2 AWD

 

[08 Yukon Denali]

Don't know how old you are but look at the people driving the Enclave. Buicks are for Grandpas & Grandmas...and some soccer mommies. The Denali looks WAY better and catches your eye. One minor difference is that on the assembly line they put EXTRA soundproofing into and around the Buick for a quieter ride.

 

[Z15]

I would not get either one but get a Cadillac SRX AWD instead. I have friends with a 2011 and they just love it. Sharp SUV, all black.

The Acadia and Enclave have been around for a while and due for major changes. I hear lots of complaints about the GMC, my neighbors have one, their son works for the dealer (office staff) and I know they have had numerous problems with it in the 3 yrs they have had it. I know two people who own Enclaves, the youngest is in her 50's.

Get the Cadi, it will turn heads.
Window Sticker
Division of General Motors Corporation

SRX AWD PERFORMANCE COLLECTION
ENGINE 3.6L, SIDI V6 E85 CAPABLE
TRANSMISSION, 6 SPD AUTOMATIC
Crystal Red Tintcoat
Shale W/ Brownstone Accents


MANUFACTURER'S SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE $48,720.00
STANDARD VEHICLE PRICE $46,340.00
Options installed by Manufacturer
WHEELS, 20" CHROMETECH $ 495.00
CRYSTAL RED TINTCOAT $ 995.00
FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET $ 15.00
TOTAL OPTIONS $1,505.00
TOTAL VEHICLE & OPTIONS $47,845.00
DESTINATION CHARGE $875.00
TOTAL VEHICLE PRICE*** $48,720.00

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

Items Featured Below are included at NO EXTRA CHARGE in the Standard Vehicle Price Shown at Right
***CADILLAC SHIELD***

4 YEAR/50,000 MILE* BUMPER-TO BUMPER WARRANTY
5 YEAR / 100,000 MILE* POWERTRAIN LIMITED WARRANTY
4 YEAR / 50,000 MILE* PREMIUM CARE MAINTENANCE
5 YEAR/100,000 MILE* COURTESY TRANSPORTATION
5 YEAR/100,000 MILE* ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
12 MOS. ONSTAR DIRECTIONS & CONNECTIONS W/AUTOMATIC CRASH RESPONSE, TURN-BY-TURN NAVIGATION, AND ONSTAR REMOTELINK (ASK DEALER ABOUT GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE)
*WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS.

***PERFORMANCE***

ENGINE 3.6L, SIDI V6 E85 CAPABLE
TRANSMISSION, 6 SPD AUTOMATIC
CHASSIS, ALL WHEEL DRIVE
SPORT SUSPENSION SYSTEM
DIFFERENTIAL, LIMITED SLIP
WHEELS, 20" PREMIUM ALUMINUM PAINTED, BRIGHT FINISH

***LUXURY/CONVENIENCE***

AUDIO SYSTEM W/ NAVIGATION SINGLE CD/DVD PLAYER
BOSE AUDIO SYSTEM, 10 SPEAKER 5.1 SURROUND SOUND
8" TOUCHSCREEN & 40GB HARD DRIVE
AUX JACK & USB PORT
BLUETOOTH FOR PHONE
LEATHER WRAP STEERING WHEEL, RADIO CONTROLS
HEATED STEERING WHEEL
STEERING COLUMN, RAKE AND TELESCOPING
CRUISE CONTROL
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS
DRIVER & FRONT PASSENGER HEATED LEATHER SEATS
PWR SEAT ADJUST, DRIVER 8 WAY
PWR SEAT ADJUST, FRONT PASSENGER, 8 WAY
REAR SEAT, 60/40 SPLIT FOLD
REMOTE VEHICLE START
EZ KEY PASSIVE ENTRY SYSTEM
WIPERS, RAINSENSE
SAPELE WOOD-TRIM INTERIOR
ULTRAVIEW POWER SUNROOF
AIR CONDITIONING, DUAL ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL
INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR, AUTO DIMMING
MIRRORS, OUTSIDE HEATED, POWER, FOLDING, DRIVER SIDE AUTO DIMMING
EXHAUST TIPS, DUAL CHROME
POWER PROGRAMMABLE LIFTGATE
FOG LAMPS, FRONT
XM RADIO + SERVICE SUBSCRIPTION SOLD SEPARATELY BY SIRIUSXM AFTER 3 MTHS
UNIVERSAL HOME REMOTE
FRONT & REAR PARKING ASSIST
ROOF RAILS, CHROME

***SAFETY AND SECURITY***

2011 TOP SAFETY AWARD FROM THE INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY
AIRBAGS, DRIVER & FRONT PASS. FRONT / SIDE IMPACT * AIRBAGS - SIDE HEAD CURTAIN
AIRBAG SENSING SYSTEM, PASSENGER
REAR VISION CAMERA SYSTEM
HEADLAMP WASHER
CARGO SHADE, RETRACTABLE
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM
XENON HEADLAMPS ADAPTIVE FORWARD LIGHTING
REAR DR LOCKS,CHILD SECURITY
THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM
STABILITRAK - STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM W/ TRACTION CONTROL
WINDOWS, POWER FRONT EXPRESS UP & DOWN, REAR EXPRESS DOWN

***OTHER***

TIRE INFLATION KIT IN PLACE OF SPARE TIRE



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Mike
2010 GMC Sierra ECSB SLT Z71 All Terrain
2009 Cadillac CTS4 AWD Performance Sedan

 

[Z15]

Just to add, I found this info on GMC's


GMC Product Guide - 2012 2013 2014
2012 MY
CANYON DISCONTINUATION
TERRAIN DENALI DEBUT

2013 MY
OVERHAULED CANYON DEBUT?
GRANITE DEBUT
ACADIA OVERHAUL
MIDSIZE SUV DEBUT?

2014 MY
SIERRA 1500 REDESIGN & RE-ENGINEER
YUKON REDESIGN & RE-ENGINEER
TERRAIN EASSIST?