Buick vs. Chrysler
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Buick and Chrysler 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 Chrysler cars.
When comparing the Buick brand to the Chrysler brand, Buick has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation and retained value. Chrysler has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, fuel efficiency and safety.
Buick versus Chrysler: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Buick versus Chrysler 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 3 out of 4 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 Chrysler.
Buick versus Chrysler: Horsepower and Fuel Efficiency: Chrysler vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 4 out of 5 model comparisons, with Buick offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Chrysler offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Both Buick and Chrysler vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons.
Buick versus Chrysler: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Chrysler 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, Chrysler offers only 3 minivans.
Drivetrain Options: Buick offers 3 gasoline vehicles. Chrysler offers 2 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid.
Buick offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models. Chrysler offers 1 all-wheel-drive model and 3 front-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
Buick Encore
$23,668 - $29,438
Buick Verano
Not Yet Available
Buick Regal
Not Yet Available
Buick Regal
Not Yet Available
Buick Enclave
$48,094 - $66,548
New Car Pricing
Chrysler Pacifica (mini-van)
$43,458 - $58,265
Chrysler 200
Not Yet Available
Chrysler 300
$32,984 - $50,513
Chrysler 200
Not Yet Available
Chrysler Pacifica (suv)
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
Buick Encore
$16,920 - $23,450
Buick Verano
$5,771 - $15,995
Buick Regal
$7,990 - $18,996
Buick Regal
$7,990 - $18,996
Buick Enclave
$48,060 - $58,093
Used Car Pricing
Chrysler Pacifica (mini-van)
Not Yet Available
Chrysler 200
$8,496 - $18,090
Chrysler 300
$23,706 - $50,167
Chrysler 200
$8,496 - $18,090
Chrysler Pacifica (suv)
$2,160 - $9,398
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Buick Encore
48.9%
Buick Verano
Not Yet Available
Buick Regal
Not Yet Available
Buick Regal
Not Yet Available
Buick Enclave
58.5%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Chrysler Pacifica (mini-van)
54.7%
Chrysler 200
Not Yet Available
Chrysler 300
52.7%
Chrysler 200
Not Yet Available
Chrysler Pacifica (suv)
Not Yet Available
Horsepower / Torque
Buick Encore
155 hp / 177 foot-lbs
Buick Verano
180 hp / 171 foot-lbs
Buick Regal
182 hp / 172 foot-lbs
Buick Regal
182 hp / 172 foot-lbs
Buick Enclave
328 hp / 326 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
Chrysler Pacifica (mini-van)
287 hp / 262 foot-lbs
Chrysler 200
184 hp / 173 foot-lbs
Chrysler 300
292 hp / 260 foot-lbs
Chrysler 200
184 hp / 173 foot-lbs
Chrysler Pacifica (suv)
200 hp / 235 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Buick Encore
24 / 32 / 27
Buick Verano
21 / 31 / 24
Buick Regal
19 / 30 / 23
Buick Regal
19 / 30 / 23
Buick Enclave
Not Yet Available
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Chrysler Pacifica (mini-van)
Not Yet Available
Chrysler 200
23 / 36 / 27
Chrysler 300
19 / 30 / 23
Chrysler 200
23 / 36 / 27
Chrysler Pacifica (suv)
15 / 22 / 18
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Buick Encore
7.9 / 10
Buick Verano
Not available
Buick Regal
Not available
Buick Regal
Not available
Buick Enclave
7.6 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Chrysler Pacifica (mini-van)
Not available
Chrysler 200
Not available
Chrysler 300
7.4 / 10
Chrysler 200
Not available
Chrysler Pacifica (suv)
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Buick Encore
7.7 / 10
Buick Verano
Not available
Buick Regal
Not available
Buick Regal
Not available
Buick Enclave
7.8 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Chrysler Pacifica (mini-van)
Not available
Chrysler 200
Not available
Chrysler 300
7.5 / 10
Chrysler 200
Not available
Chrysler Pacifica (suv)
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Buick Encore
8.0 / 10
Buick Verano
Not available
Buick Regal
Not available
Buick Regal
Not available
Buick Enclave
7.8 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Chrysler Pacifica (mini-van)
9.0 / 10
Chrysler 200
Not available
Chrysler 300
7.0 / 10
Chrysler 200
Not available
Chrysler Pacifica (suv)
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Buick Encore
7.9 / 10
Buick Verano
Not available
Buick Regal
Not available
Buick Regal
Not available
Buick Enclave
7.2 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Chrysler Pacifica (mini-van)
7.5 / 10
Chrysler 200
Not available
Chrysler 300
7.6 / 10
Chrysler 200
Not available
Chrysler Pacifica (suv)
Not available