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 area of reliability. Ford has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, towing capacity, safety, retained value and variety of models offered.
Buick versus Ford: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Buick versus Ford pricing, we see lower new vehicle starting prices for both Buick and Ford in 1 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Buick and Ford both also have lower used vehicle starting prices in 1 out of 2 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. Ford offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 2 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 that both Buick and Ford vehicles are tied for overall quality in 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Buick has the advantage in 1 out of 1 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, and 1 convertible.
Drivetrain Options: Buick offers 3 gasoline vehicles. Ford offers 13 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, 4 front-wheel-drive models, and 3 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Buick Envision
$36,636 - $47,595
Buick Enclave
$44,238 - $64,168
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Ford Escape
$27,126 - $38,293
Ford Expedition
$67,086 - $89,397
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Buick Envision
$34,890 - $45,587
Buick Enclave
$41,319 - $58,332
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Ford Escape
$25,440 - $35,460
Ford Expedition
$64,510 - $87,670
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Buick Envision
53.3%
Buick Enclave
58.5%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Ford Escape
51.3%
Ford Expedition
56.9%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Buick Envision
228 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Buick Enclave
328 hp / 326 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Ford Escape
180 hp / 199 foot-lbs
Ford Expedition
400 hp / 480 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Buick Envision
22 / 28 / 24
Buick Enclave
20 / 27 / 23
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Ford Escape
27 / 34 / 30
Ford Expedition
15 / 22 / 18
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Buick Envision
1500 lbs
Buick Enclave
5000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Ford Escape
3500 lbs
Ford Expedition
9300 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Buick Envision
Not available
Buick Enclave
7.6 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Ford Escape
7.7 / 10
Ford Expedition
7.6 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Buick Envision
Not available
Buick Enclave
7.8 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Ford Escape
7.5 / 10
Ford Expedition
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Buick Envision
8.0 / 10
Buick Enclave
7.8 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Ford Escape
8.0 / 10
Ford Expedition
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Buick Envision
7.6 / 10
Buick Enclave
7.2 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Ford Escape
7.7 / 10
Ford Expedition
7.3 / 10
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Buick Enclave
#1 of 16 in
Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money
iSeeCars Best Cars for the Money Rankings
SUVs
Ford Expedition
#5 of 10 in
Best Large SUVs for the Money