2018 Buick Regal Sportback vs. 2018 Ford Fusion

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Buick Regal Sportback and 2018 Ford Fusion contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2018 Buick Regal Sportback and the 2018 Ford Fusion.

In comparing the 2018 Buick Regal Sportback's and the 2018 Ford Fusion's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Buick Regal Sportback has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The 2018 Ford Fusion has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Buick Regal Sportback's and the 2018 Ford Fusion's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Ford Fusion is a better car than the 2018 Buick Regal Sportback.

Pricing: A used 2018 Buick Regal Sportback ranges from $9,470 to $22,851 while a used 2018 Ford Fusion is priced between $8,500 to $18,920.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2018 Buick Regal Sportback loses 52 percent of its value and the 2018 Ford Fusion loses 49.9 percent of its value. This means the 2018 Ford Fusion retains 2.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 Buick Regal Sportback.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2018 Buick Regal Sportback’s base engine makes 250 horsepower, and the 2018 Ford Fusion base engine makes 175 horsepower. The Regal Sportback is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 522 miles. The Fusion is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 528 miles.This gives the 2018 Buick Regal Sportback the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2018 Ford Fusion the advantage in maximum range. The Regal Sportback uses premium unleaded, and the Fusion uses regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are midsize cars, the 2018 Ford Fusion has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The 2018 Buick Regal Sportback has the advantage in the area of cargo space.

Safety Ratings: The 2018 Ford Fusion has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.