Buick vs. Jeep
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Buick and Jeep 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 Jeep cars.
When comparing the Buick brand to the Jeep brand, Buick has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, depreciation and safety. Jeep has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, towing capacity and variety of models offered.
Buick versus Jeep: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Buick versus Jeep pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Buick in 1 out of 1 vehicle 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 Jeep.
Buick versus Jeep: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Jeep 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. Jeep offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
Buick versus Jeep: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Buick has better safety ratings in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Buick and Jeep vehicles have the same retained value ratings across 1 comparisons.
Available Body Styles: Buick offers only 4 SUVs. In comparison, Jeep offers only 12 SUVs.
Drivetrain Options: Buick offers 3 gasoline vehicles. Jeep offers 9 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle.
Buick offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models. Jeep offers .
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Buick Encore GX
$26,018 - $35,386
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Buick Envision
$36,636 - $47,595
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Jeep Compass
$32,590 - $39,587
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Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Buick Encore GX
$24,059 - $32,667
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Buick Envision
$34,890 - $45,587
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Jeep Compass
Not Yet Available
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Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
Not Yet Available
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Buick Encore GX
45.9%
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Buick Envision
53.3%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Jeep Compass
46.1%
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Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
Not Yet Available
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Buick Encore GX
137 hp / 162 foot-lbs
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Buick Envision
228 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Jeep Compass
200 hp / 221 foot-lbs
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Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
210 hp / 230 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Buick Encore GX
Not Yet Available
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Buick Envision
22 / 28 / 24
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Jeep Compass
Not Yet Available
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Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
Not Yet Available
Max Towing Capacity
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Buick Encore GX
1000 lbs
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Buick Envision
1500 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Jeep Compass
2000 lbs
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Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
3500 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Buick Encore GX
Not available
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Buick Envision
Not available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Compass
7.7 / 10
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Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Buick Encore GX
Not available
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Buick Envision
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Compass
7.9 / 10
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Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Buick Encore GX
8.0 / 10
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Buick Envision
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Compass
7.0 / 10
Other Comparisons
Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
Not available
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Buick Encore GX
8.1 / 10
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Buick Envision
7.6 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Jeep Compass
8.1 / 10
Other Comparisons
Jeep Cherokee (hybrid)
Not available