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, overall quality, reliability, safety and retained value. Chrysler has the advantage in the areas of horsepower and variety of models offered.

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 5 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 5 comparisons. Buick vehicles have higher MPG in 2 comparisons, and both Buick and Chrysler vehicles have the same MPG in 1 comparisons.

Buick versus Chrysler: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Buick versus Chrysler overall quality ratings shows Buick with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Buick has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Buick has better safety ratings in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Buick shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 1 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: Buick offers only 4 SUVs. In comparison, Chrysler offers 1 sedan and 3 minivans.

Drivetrain Options: Buick offers 4 gasoline vehicles. Chrysler offers 3 gasoline vehicles and 1 plug-in hybrid.

Buick offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models. Chrysler offers 2 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.