Buick Envision Essence vs. Avenir
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Buick Envision Essence and Buick Envision Avenir 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 Buick Envision Essence and the Buick Envision Avenir.
In comparing the Buick Envision Essence's and the Buick Envision Avenir's specifications and ratings, the Buick Envision Essence has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Buick Envision Essence and Buick Envision Avenir have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Buick Envision Essence's and the Buick Envision Avenir's specifications and ratings, the Buick Envision Essence is a better car than the Buick Envision Avenir.
Pricing: A used 2023 Buick Envision Essence ranges from $29,000 to $43,855 while a used 2023 Buick Envision Avenir is priced between $35,180 to $48,632. For a new model, the Buick Envision Essence's price is between $33,611 and $44,735, with the Buick Envision Avenir priced between $39,869 and $49,454.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the Buick Envision Essence and the Buick Envision Avenir both lose 50.7 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Buick Envision is 7.6 out of 10.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Buick Envision is 5.6 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Buick Envision Essence and the Buick Envision Avenir makes 228 horsepower. Both the Essence and the Avenir are rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 493 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Buick Envision has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
33611 - 44735
Starting MSRP:
37500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
49432
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
33400 - 77900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
39869 - 49454
Starting MSRP:
45660
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
49432
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
33400 - 77900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
35374
Price Range:
29000 - 43855
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
50879
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
36181 - 80861
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
405
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
126
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
41801
Price Range:
35180 - 48632
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
50879
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
36181 - 80861
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
145
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
48
Buick Envision Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.646859 / 10
Reliability:
5.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.340579 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Buick Envision Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.646859 / 10
Reliability:
5.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.340579 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Buick Envision Essence
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
12.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
11.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
9.7 - 12.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.188
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Buick Envision Avenir
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
12.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
11.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
9.7 - 12.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.188
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.7907648114469774
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.7 - 29.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.7907648114469774
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.7 - 29.1
Buick Envision Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 28Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
5 out of / 64Ranking
12 out of / 68Ranking
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61 out of / 68Buick Envision Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 28Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
5 out of / 64Ranking
12 out of / 68Ranking
13 out of / 28Ranking
14 out of / 28Ranking
17 out of / 28Ranking
20 out of / 28Ranking
22 out of / 28Ranking
24 out of / 28Ranking
29 out of / 68Ranking
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51 out of / 68Ranking
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61 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Buick Envision Trim Levels
Avenir, Preferred
Other Buick Envision Trim Levels
Essence, Preferred
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
228 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
228 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 31 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
366 / 493 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 31 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
366 / 493 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
25.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
52.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
125.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Cargo Space:
25.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
52.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
125.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3732 lbs
Width:
74.1 inches
Height:
64.6 inches
Length:
182.5 inches
Wheelbase:
109 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3759 lbs
Width:
74.1 inches
Height:
64.6 inches
Length:
182.5 inches
Wheelbase:
109 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/45R20