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, safety, retained value and variety of models offered. Buick has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing and fuel efficiency.
Acura versus Buick: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Acura versus Buick pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Buick in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. Buick also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Acura models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
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. Buick offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. In 1 comparisons, Acura and Buick have the same towing capacity.
Acura versus Buick: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Acura has better safety ratings in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Acura shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Available Body Styles: Acura offers 4 SUVs, 1 sedan, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Buick offers only 4 SUVs.
Drivetrain Options: Acura offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 1 electric vehicle. Buick offers 3 gasoline vehicles.
Acura offers 5 all-wheel-drive models, 4 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Buick offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Acura RDX
$46,450 - $56,400
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Buick Envision
$36,636 - $47,595
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Acura RDX
$40,995 - $52,794
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Buick Envision
$34,890 - $45,587
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Acura RDX
47.8%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Buick Envision
53.3%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Acura RDX
272 hp / 280 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Buick Envision
228 hp / 258 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Acura RDX
21 / 27 / 23
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Buick Envision
22 / 28 / 24
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Acura RDX
1500 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Buick Envision
1500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Buick Envision
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
8.3 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Buick Envision
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Buick Envision
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Acura RDX
7.9 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Buick Envision
7.6 / 10