Buick Envision Preferred vs. Essence
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Buick Envision Preferred and Buick Envision Essence 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 Preferred and the Buick Envision Essence.
When comparing the Buick Envision Preferred's and the Buick Envision Essence's specifications and ratings, the Buick Envision Preferred 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 Preferred and Buick Envision Essence have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Buick Envision Preferred's and the Buick Envision Essence's specifications and ratings, the Buick Envision Preferred is a better car than the Buick Envision Essence.
Pricing: A used 2023 Buick Envision Preferred ranges from $26,494 to $39,956 while a used 2023 Buick Envision Essence is priced between $29,000 to $43,855. For a new model, the Buick Envision Preferred's price is between $30,611 and $40,348, with the Buick Envision Essence priced between $33,611 and $44,735.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the Buick Envision Preferred and the Buick Envision Essence 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. Buick Envision is ranked 6 out of 29 Best Luxury Small SUVs based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, the Buick Envision is ranked 21 and the Buick Envision is ranked 21 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
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 Preferred and the Buick Envision Essence makes 228 horsepower. Both the Preferred and the Essence 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:
$30,611 - $40,348
Starting MSRP:
$33,400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$49,432
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$33,400 - $77,900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$33,611 - $44,735
Starting MSRP:
$37,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$49,432
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$33,400 - $77,900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$32,998
Price Range:
$26,494 - $39,956
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$50,879
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$36,181 - $80,861
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
289
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
15,471
# Good or Great Deals:
92
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$35,374
Price Range:
$29,000 - $43,855
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$50,879
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
$36,181 - $80,861
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
413
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
17,931
# Good or Great Deals:
146
Buick Envision Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
5.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Buick Envision Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
5.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Buick Envision Preferred
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:
18.8%
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:
18.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.8
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:
2.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact SUVs)
0.7 - 29.1
Buick Envision Rankings
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62 out of / 68Buick Envision Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 27Ranking
2 out of / 4Ranking
3 out of / 59Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 68Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 68Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
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21 out of / 68Ranking
21 out of / 29Ranking
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27 out of / 29Ranking
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62 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Buick Envision Trim Levels
Avenir, Essence
Other Buick Envision Trim Levels
Avenir, 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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 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):
0.062 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
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
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
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
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:
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
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:
3692 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:
3732 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:
18.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Blue
Sapphire Metallic
Gray
Moonstone Gray Metallic
Red
Cinnabar Metallic
White
Summit White / White Frost Tricoat
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Whisper Beige w/ Ebony Accents
Black
Ebony w/ Ebony Accents
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
