Buick vs. Ford

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Buick and Ford 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 Ford cars.

When comparing the Buick brand to the Ford brand, Buick has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing and fuel efficiency. Ford has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability, safety, retained value and variety of models offered.

Buick versus Ford: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Buick versus Ford 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. Ford models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Buick versus Ford: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Ford vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 2 model comparisons, with Buick offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Buick offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Ford offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Buick versus Ford: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Buick versus Ford overall quality ratings shows Ford with higher quality ratings in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Ford has the advantage in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Ford has better safety ratings in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Buick and Ford tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Ford shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: Buick offers only 4 SUVs. In comparison, Ford offers 11 SUVs, 1 coupe, 1 convertible, and 1 minivan.

Drivetrain Options: Buick offers 4 gasoline vehicles. Ford offers 14 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 2 electric vehicles.

Buick offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models. Ford offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 5 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.