Buick vs. Mazda

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

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

Buick versus Mazda: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Buick versus Mazda pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Mazda in 2 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Mazda also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Mazda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Mazda, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Mazda the overall advantage over Buick.

Buick versus Mazda: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Buick vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 3 model comparisons, with Mazda offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Mazda offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Mazda offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Buick versus Mazda: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Mazda has better safety ratings in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Mazda shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

Available Body Styles: Buick offers only 4 SUVs. In comparison, Mazda offers 8 SUVs, 1 sedan, 2 convertibles, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options: Buick offers 3 gasoline vehicles. Mazda offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, and 2 plug-in hybrids.

Buick offers 2 all-wheel-drive models and 3 front-wheel-drive models. Mazda offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.