Is the 2021 Buick Envision a good car?
Yes.
5 of 6checks
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Height 64.6 in. Class middle half 64.8 to 69.8 in.
- Not enough data: off-road.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 5 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $107 vs $116 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Not enough data | N/A |
| Worth the money | Yes | 15% below predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Envision a good family car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 39.3 in | Median 38.2 in | 131 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 38.9 in | Median 38.9 in | 131 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 25.2 cu ft | Median 22.9 cu ft | 140 | Yes |
Is the Envision a good first car?
Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $31,800 | Median $39,195 | 144 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 228 hp | 155 hp to 349 hp | 145 | Yes |
| Length | 182.5 in | Median 188.6 in | 136 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.0 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 12.3 cents | Median 13.3 cents | 143 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Envision a good commuter car?
Yes. $107 a month to commute. Class median $116.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $107
- Median of 143 SUVs
- $116
- Highway mpg
- 31 mpg, top 20% of 137
Is the Envision a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 64.6 in tall | 64.8 to 69.8 in tall | 134 | No |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in | Median 39.8 in | 134 | No |
| Turning circle | 38.0 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Envision a good off-road vehicle?
Not enough data.
Is the Envision worth the money?
Yes. Priced 15% below cars like it.
- Price, Preferred FWD
- $31,800
- Predicted price
- $37,312
- Gap
- -$5,512 (-15%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 277 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2021 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Envision a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 1,033 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2021.
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