Buick vs. Audi
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Buick and Audi 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 Buick and Audi cars.
When comparing the Buick brand to the Audi brand, Buick has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, horsepower and retained value. Audi has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, towing capacity, safety and variety of models offered.
Buick versus Audi: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Buick versus Audi 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. Buick models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 1 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Buick, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Buick the overall advantage over Audi.
Buick versus Audi: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Buick vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Audi offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Audi offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Buick versus Audi: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Audi has better safety ratings in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Buick shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Available Body Styles: Buick offers only 4 SUVs. In comparison, Audi offers 22 SUVs, 4 wagons, 24 sedans, 3 coupes, and 2 convertibles.
Drivetrain Options: Buick offers 3 gasoline vehicles. Audi offers 34 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 16 electric vehicles.
Buick offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models. Audi offers 50 all-wheel-drive models and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Buick Envision
$36,636 - $47,595
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Audi Q5
$49,539 - $64,250
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Buick Envision
$34,890 - $45,587
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Audi Q5
$41,698 - $56,991
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Buick Envision
53.3%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Audi Q5
58%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Buick Envision
228 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Audi Q5
201 hp / 236 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Buick Envision
22 / 28 / 24
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Audi Q5
23 / 29 / 26
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Buick Envision
1500 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Audi Q5
4400 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Buick Envision
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q5
8.1 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Buick Envision
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q5
7.9 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Buick Envision
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q5
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Buick Envision
7.6 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Audi Q5
7.3 / 10
