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 depreciation, horsepower, towing capacity, 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 2 out of 2 vehicle comparisons. Buick also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Lincoln models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
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 higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 2 comparisons. Lincoln offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 2 comparisons. In 1 comparisons, Buick and Lincoln have the same towing capacity.
Buick versus Lincoln: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Buick versus Lincoln overall quality ratings shows that both Buick and Lincoln 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. 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 2 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 7 SUVs.
Drivetrain Options: Buick offers 3 gasoline vehicles. Lincoln offers 5 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, and 1 plug-in hybrid.
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.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Buick Envision
$36,636 - $47,595
Buick Enclave
$44,238 - $64,168
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Lincoln Corsair
$40,219 - $55,628
Lincoln Aviator
$59,771 - $88,824
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Buick Envision
$34,890 - $45,587
Buick Enclave
$41,319 - $58,332
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Lincoln Corsair
$38,720 - $52,496
Lincoln Aviator
$57,519 - $83,588
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Buick Envision
53.3%
Buick Enclave
58.5%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Lincoln Corsair
51%
Lincoln Aviator
54.4%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Buick Envision
228 hp / 258 foot-lbs
Buick Enclave
328 hp / 326 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Lincoln Corsair
250 hp / 275 foot-lbs
Lincoln Aviator
400 hp / 415 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Buick Envision
22 / 28 / 24
Buick Enclave
20 / 27 / 23
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Lincoln Corsair
22 / 30 / 25
Lincoln Aviator
18 / 25 / 21
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Buick Envision
1500 lbs
Buick Enclave
5000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Lincoln Corsair
3000 lbs
Lincoln Aviator
5000 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Buick Envision
Not available
Buick Enclave
7.6 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Lincoln Corsair
Not available
Lincoln Aviator
7.6 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Buick Envision
Not available
Buick Enclave
7.8 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Lincoln Corsair
Not available
Lincoln Aviator
7.2 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Buick Envision
8.0 / 10
Buick Enclave
7.8 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Lincoln Corsair
8.0 / 10
Lincoln Aviator
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Buick Envision
7.6 / 10
Buick Enclave
7.2 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Lincoln Corsair
7.7 / 10
Lincoln Aviator
7.5 / 10
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
SUVs
Lincoln Aviator
#10 of 17 in
Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs
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
Lincoln Aviator
#3 of 16 in
Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money