2021 Buick Envision trim levels explained
Base to top
$10,400
- 6 trims. $31,800 to $42,200.
- Base: Preferred FWD. Top: Avenir AWD.
- 1 more trim without a price.
All 7 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred FWD | $31,800 | $1,195 | 2.0L 4cyl | 228 hp | FWD | 9-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| Preferred AWD | $33,600 | $1,195 | 2.0L | 228 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| Essence FWD | $36,000 | $1,195 | 2.0L 4cyl | 228 hp | FWD | 9-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| Essence AWD | $37,800 | $1,195 | 2.0L | 228 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| Avenir FWD | $40,400 | $1,195 | 2.0L | 228 hp | FWD | 9-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| Avenir AWD | $42,200 | $1,195 | 2.0L 4cyl | 228 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| FWD 4dr | Price N/A | $1,195 | 2.0L | 228 hp | FWD | 9-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Preferred to Essence: +$4,200
Preferred FWD $31,800 to Essence FWD $36,000.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated front seats, Heated steering wheel, Remote start, Voice control, Power front seats.
Essence to Avenir: +$4,400
Essence FWD $36,000 to Avenir FWD $40,400.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: 360 camera, Navigation, Premium audio, Heated rear seats, Hill descent control, Garage door opener.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Essence FWD, $36,000.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Essence FWD, $36,000. Optional from Preferred FWD, $31,800.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Essence FWD, $36,000. Optional from Preferred FWD, $31,800.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: Avenir FWD, $40,400. Optional from Essence FWD, $36,000.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: Preferred FWD, $31,800.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: Preferred FWD, $31,800.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: Preferred FWD, $31,800.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Avenir FWD, $40,400. Optional from Essence FWD, $36,000.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Avenir FWD, $40,400. Optional from Essence FWD, $36,000.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: Essence FWD, $36,000. Optional from Preferred FWD, $31,800.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Avenir FWD, $40,400.
- Panoramic roof: optional from Essence FWD, $36,000.
- Not on any trim: a third row.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | Preferred | Essence | Avenir |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | S | S |
| Heated front seats | O | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | O | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | O | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | S | S | N |
| Third row | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | O | S |
| Premium audio | N | O | S |
| Remote start | O | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | S |
| Panoramic roof | N | O | O |
No equipment data: FWD 4dr.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: Preferred AWD, $33,600.
- The most hp: every trim, 228 hp.
- The best mpg: Preferred FWD, 26 mpg, $31,800.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: Avenir FWD, Avenir AWD, FWD 4dr.
- Dropped: FWD, Premium AWD, Premium II AWD.
- Carried over with a price: 4 trims. Median change: -$725.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred FWD | $33,500 | $31,800 | -$1,700 |
| Preferred AWD | $35,250 | $33,600 | -$1,650 |
| Essence FWD | $35,800 | $36,000 | +$200 |
| Essence AWD | $37,550 | $37,800 | +$250 |
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What this cannot tell you
Prices exclude options, packages and destination.
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