Buick vs. Lincoln

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

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

Buick versus Lincoln: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Buick versus Lincoln 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. And with regards to depreciation, both Buick and Lincoln models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 2 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Buick, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Buick the overall advantage over Lincoln.

Buick versus Lincoln: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Lincoln vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. Lincoln offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Buick versus Lincoln: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Buick versus Lincoln overall quality ratings shows Lincoln 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. Lincoln has better safety ratings in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Buick and Lincoln tie for safety in 1 comparisons. Lincoln shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 2 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Buick has better car rankings in 4 categories: Buick Enclave in Best Luxury 7-Seater SUVs, Buick Encore in Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, Buick Enclave in Best Luxury Large SUVs, and Buick Enclave in Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Buick has better car rankings in 3 categories: Buick Enclave in Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs, Buick Enclave in Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs, and Buick Enclave in Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Buick has the better car ranking in 1 category: Enclave in Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Buick offers only 4 SUVs. In comparison, Lincoln offers only 8 SUVs.

Drivetrain Options: Buick offers 4 gasoline vehicles. Lincoln offers 5 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, and 2 plug-in hybrids.

Buick offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models. Lincoln offers 4 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.