Acura vs. Buick

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Acura and Buick contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Acura and Buick cars.

When comparing the Acura brand to the Buick brand, Acura has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, overall quality, reliability, retained value, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered. Buick has the advantage in the area of safety.

Acura versus Buick: Pricing and Value: Acura models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 1 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Acura, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Acura the overall advantage over Buick.

Acura versus Buick: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Acura vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In 1 comparisons, Acura and Buick have the same towing capacity.

Acura versus Buick: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Acura versus Buick overall quality ratings shows Acura with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Acura has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Buick has better safety ratings in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Acura shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Acura has better car rankings in 3 categories: Acura RDX in Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs, Acura MDX in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, and Acura RDX in Best Luxury Small SUVs. Buick has the better car ranking in 1 category: LaCrosse in Best Luxury Large Cars.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Acura has better car rankings in 2 categories: Acura MDX in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs and Acura RDX in Most Reliable Luxury Small SUVs.Buick has the better car ranking in 1 category: LaCrosse in Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars.

Available Body Styles: Acura offers 3 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Buick offers only 4 SUVs.

Drivetrain Options: Acura offers 4 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle. Buick offers 4 gasoline vehicles.

Acura offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Buick offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models.