Acura RDX vs Buick Envision
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Buick Envision
Overview
| Spec | Acura RDXRDX | Buick EnvisionPreferred |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | RDX | Preferred |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Acura RDXRDX | Buick EnvisionPreferred |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $45,100 | $41,000 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $18,766 | $15,485 (best) |
| Median listing price | $36,000 (best) | $43,800 |
| Highest listing price | $56,900 | $52,695 (best) |
| For sale now | 69 | 218 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Acura RDXRDX | Buick EnvisionPreferred |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 23 MPG | 24 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 21 MPG | 22 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 27 MPG | 28 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 17.1 gal (best) | 16.1 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Acura RDXRDX | Buick EnvisionPreferred |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 272 hp (best) | 228 hp |
| Torque | 280 lb-ft (best) | 258 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2 L | 2 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Acura RDXRDX | Buick EnvisionPreferred |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 58.9 cu ft (best) | 52.7 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 1,500 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 4,014 lbs | 3,940 lbs (best) |
| Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 109 in (best) |
| Length | 187.4 in (best) | 182.7 in |
| Width | 74.8 in (best) | 74.1 in |
| Height | 65.7 in (best) | 64.6 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Acura RDXRDX | Buick EnvisionPreferred |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported (best) | 1 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Acura RDX | Buick Envision |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | RDX $45,100 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Preferred $41,000 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | Technology Package $47,700 MSRP | Sport Touring $43,500 MSRP |
| 3 | A-Spec Package $50,700 MSRP | Avenir $50,700 MSRP |
| 4 | Advance Package $52,850 MSRP | — |
| 5 | A-Spec Advance Package $54,850 MSRP | — |
Live inventory
Acura RDX69 for sale
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Used2020 Acura RDX
Technology Package
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Used2022 Acura RDX
A-Spec Package SH-AWD
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Leesburg, VA
Used2019 Acura RDX
w/Advance Pkg
71,858 mi$23,720Kia on Atlantic
Jacksonville, FL
Certified2021 Acura RDX
Technology Package
White51,171 mi$30,597Greensboro Auto Center
Greensboro, NC
Used2020 Acura RDX
Automatic
Majestic Black Pearl29,603 mi$29,500Velocity Autohaus
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
Used2017 Acura RDX
w/Technology Pkg
Lunar Silver Metallic - SI•Graystone - GS60,032 mi$18,997Genesis of Cherry Hill
Marlton, NJ
Buick Envision218 for sale
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New2026 Buick Envision
Sport Touring
Quartz Blue Metallic1 mi$42,688Brookings Auto Mall Buick GMC
Brookings, SD
New2026 Buick Envision
Sport Touring
Moonstone Gray Metallic3 mi$42,644Brookings Auto Mall Buick GMC
Brookings, SD
New2026 Buick Envision
Preferred
Moonstone Gray MetallicN/A$41,546Brookings Auto Mall Buick GMC
Brookings, SD
New2026 Buick Envision
Avenir
Brilliant Red10 mi$45,927Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Highland
Highland, IL
New2026 Buick Envision
Sport Touring
Gray Metallic10 mi$40,235Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Highland
Highland, IL
New2026 Buick Envision
Sport Touring
Brilliant Red10 mi$41,017Steve Schmitt Buick GMC Highland
Highland, IL
Acura RDX vs Buick Envision FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Acura RDX or 2026 Buick Envision?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Acura RDX vs 2026 Buick Envision on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2026 Acura RDX or 2026 Buick Envision?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Buick Envision starts lower at $41,000. Live Acura RDX listings start at $18,766. Live Buick Envision listings start at $15,485.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Acura RDX or 2026 Buick Envision?
- The 2026 Buick Envision leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (41,000).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Acura RDX or 2026 Buick Envision?
- The 2026 Buick Envision leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (24).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Acura RDX or 2026 Buick Envision?
- The 2026 Acura RDX leads on horsepower in this comparison (272).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Acura RDX or 2026 Buick Envision?
- The 2026 Acura RDX leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (1,500).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Acura RDX vs 2026 Buick Envision?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Acura RDX (5/5 NHTSA overall); Buick Envision (5/5 NHTSA overall).