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Used 2023 Buick Envision SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2023 Buick Envision is a five-passenger small luxury SUV available in three trim levels: Preferred, Essence and Avenir. All are powered by a 228-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, with all-wheel drive optional (it comes standard on the Avenir). Feature highlights include:

Preferred
Starts you off with:

  • 18-inch wheels
  • LED headlights
  • Roof rails
  • Heated exterior mirrors
  • Rear parking sensors (delayed or limited availability)
  • Keyless entry and ignition
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • 8-inch touchscreen
  • Single-zone manual climate control
  • OnStar remote services with Wi-Fi hotspot
  • Wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • Six-speaker audio system

Every Envision also comes with these advanced driver aids:

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
  • Lane keeping assistance (steers the vehicle back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
  • Safety alert seat (vibrates the driver's seat cushion when a safety warning is triggered)

The Comfort and Convenience package is available on the Preferred trim's front-wheel-drive model and standard on its all-wheel drive model. It adds:

  • Hand-free liftgate
  • Heated steering wheel and front seats (delayed or limited availability)
  • Remote engine start
  • Dual-zone climate control
  • 10.2-inch touchscreen
  • Seven-speaker audio system

Essence
Gains more premium features such as:

  • Contents of the Comfort and Convenience package
  • Larger driver information display
  • Power-adjustable front passenger seat
  • Driver's seat memory functions

The Sport Touring package is available on the Preferred and Essence trims and includes:

  • Dark gray 20-inch wheels
  • Black exterior trim and roof rails
  • Unique grille and ST badging
  • Embossed headrests
  • Sport pedals

The optional Technology Package I adds these safety and tech features to the Essence:

  • Front parking sensors (delayed or limited availability))
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the vehicle and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Navigation system
  • Nine-speaker Bose audio system
  • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield)

Avenir
Tops the Envision lineup with:

  • Contents of the Technology Package I
  • 20-inch wheels
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Ventilated front seats (delayed or limited availability)
  • Heated rear outboard seats (delayed or limited availability)
  • Household-style power outlet
  • Wireless charging pad

The Avenir comes with the Technology Package II, which includes:

  • Adaptive suspension (enhances ride comfort and cornering stability)
  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
  • Enhanced forward collision mitigation system
  • Adaptive headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
  • Virtual rearview mirror (allows you to see out of the back even with a fully loaded cargo area)
  • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)

Driver's seat massage functions are optional on the Avenir.

Which Envision trim does Edmunds recommend?

The midlevel Essence trim is the one to get. It keeps the price in check and includes a larger touchscreen, heated front seats, a hands-free liftgate and a larger digital driver's display. The Technology Package I is a worthwhile upgrade, adding a surround-view camera system, navigation, a Bose audio system and a head-up display.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Layton, UT
Vehicle
Envision Preferred
Envision Essence
Envision Avenir
Vehicle
Preferred
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A
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Avenir
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 9A
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1 for sale near you
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not available
Not available
Not available
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leatherette/cloth
leather
leather
Heated seats
optional
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
optional
Not Available
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
228 hp @ 5,000 rpm
228 hp @ 5,000 rpm
228 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Engine torque
258 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
9-speed shiftable automatic
9-speed shiftable automatic
9-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
235/60R18
235/60R18
245/45R20
Wheel size
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
23 / 31 / 26 MPG
23 / 31 / 26 MPG
23 / 31 / 26 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
15.9 gal.
15.9 gal.
15.9 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
366 / 493 miles
366 / 493 miles
366 / 493 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.0 ft.
38.0 ft.
38.0 ft.
Curb weight
3,692 lb.
3,732 lb.
3,759 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
74.1 in.
74.1 in.
74.1 in.
Height
64.6 in.
64.6 in.
64.6 in.
Length
182.5 in.
182.5 in.
182.5 in.
Wheelbase
109.4 in.
109.4 in.
109.4 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
25.2 cu. ft.
25.2 cu. ft.
25.2 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
Front Leg Room
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
40.4 in.
Front Shoulder Room
56.7 in.
56.7 in.
56.7 in.
Rear Head Room
38.9 in.
38.9 in.
38.9 in.
Rear Leg Room
39.3 in.
39.3 in.
39.3 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
55.9 in.
55.9 in.
55.9 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$43,746
$44,839
$49,039
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.58
$0.6
$0.65
Depreciation
$11,427
$12,006
$14,681
Financing
$4,951
$5,339
$6,278
Taxes & Fees
$2,366
$2,492
$2,797
Fuel
$11,641
$11,641
$11,641
Insurance
$5,877
$5,877
$6,047
Maintenance
$4,698
$4,698
$4,809
Repairs
$2,786
$2,786
$2,786
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Whisper Beige Seats w/Ebony Interior Accents, leatherette/cloth
Ebony Seats w/Ebony Interior Accents, leatherette/cloth
Ebony Seats w/Ebony Interior Accents, leather
Whisper Beige Seats w/Ebony Interior Accents, leather
Ebony Seats w/Ebony Interior Accents, leather
Whisper Beige Seats w/Ebony Interior Accents, leather
Exterior
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Summit White
Cinnabar Metallic
Sapphire Metallic
Moonstone Gray Metallic
White Frost Tricoat
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Summit White
Cinnabar Metallic
Sapphire Metallic
Moonstone Gray Metallic
White Frost Tricoat
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Cinnabar Metallic
Rich Garnet Metallic
Sapphire Metallic
Moonstone Gray Metallic
White Frost Tricoat