Used 2019 Buick Envision for Sale nearChicago, IL

How much does the 2019 Buick Envision cost?

Prices have softened 6.20% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 642 listings available, which gives you a modest amount of inventory to compare before you buy.

Is the 2019 Buick Envision a good car?

Yes — the 2019 Buick Envision earns a 4.5/5 user rating and a 7.33/10 expert rating. The model scores 8/10 across Form and function, Technology, and Safety.

Owners consistently praise its comfort, luxury features, and smooth ride, and they also like the spacious, stylish interior. In use-case terms, that makes it a fit if you want a compact luxury SUV that leans more toward refinement and everyday comfort than flash. The market also shows 29.8% of listings as good or great deals, which suggests there are still some attractive opportunities if you shop carefully.

Is the 2019 Buick Envision reliable?

Owners rate it 4.5/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The owner feedback points to a comfortable, smooth-riding SUV that many drivers found dependable in daily use, with a strong sense of long-term satisfaction. The expert drive notes also emphasize a quiet cabin and a composed, easygoing character, which supports the idea that it should be pleasant to live with over time. Buick’s maintenance-friendly ownership experience is helped by the fact that the first scheduled maintenance visit is on the house. For used buyers, the main long-term risk is paying too much for a well-equipped example, so condition and service history matter a lot.

What should I look for when buying a used 2019 Buick Envision?

Accident-free inventory is solid at 75.5% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still run a history report on any candidate, because accident-free status is only a starting point. Prioritize a pre-purchase inspection that checks the suspension, electronics, and interior wear, since this model’s appeal depends heavily on comfort and equipment working as intended. Focus on whether the trim you’re considering has the features you actually want, because the gap between base and higher trims is meaningful.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base trim includes 18-inch wheels, a hands-free power liftgate, heated front seats, and an 8-way power driver’s seat, while the Preferred trim does not add much beyond making more option packages available. The Essence trim adds a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, select driver-assistance features, and memory settings for the driver’s seat and side-view mirrors. The Premium AWD adds a Bose premium stereo, 19-inch aluminum wheels, bi-LED headlights, rain-sensing wipers, and an upgraded 8-inch semi-digital instrument panel, while the Premium II AWD adds heated and cooled front seats, a head-up display, navigation, and leather seating. The Premium AWD is the best-value trim because it adds the stronger engine and a more complete luxury feel.
• Powertrain: The FWD, Preferred, and Essence trims use a 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder engine with 197 horsepower and a 6-speed automatic, and that setup feels underpowered and sluggish in many situations. The Premium and Premium II trims use a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder with 252 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, paired with a 9-speed automatic, and that combination delivers stronger acceleration and better overall performance.
• Safety package: Standard equipment includes ten airbags, a reversing camera, and Rear Park Assist. Essence and Premium trims add blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, while the Premium trim also adds lane-keep assist, lane-departure warning, and forward-collision alert. The Premium II trim is the only one available with the Driver Confidence Package, which adds adaptive cruise control, automatic front braking, and a 360-degree camera.
• Infotainment: You get an 8-inch touchscreen with GM’s Intellilink system, plus Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Wireless charging is also available for compatible smartphones. The setup is straightforward, but the touch-capacitive climate controls are less satisfying to use than the rest of the system.
• Fuel efficiency: The 2.5-liter FWD setup returns 22 mpg city, 29 highway, and 25 combined. The turbo AWD setup is rated at 20/25/22.

Which 2019 Buick Envision trim should I buy?

The 2019 Buick Envision is offered in 5 trim levels: the base—or Front-Wheel-Drive (FWD)—Envision, Preferred, Essence, Premium All-Wheel Drive (AWD), and Premium II AWD.

Here's the short version:

• Envision: This is the entry point, and it already gives you 18-inch wheels, a hands-free power liftgate, heated front seats, and an 8-way power driver’s seat. It makes sense if you want the lowest starting price and can live without the stronger engine and richer feature content.
• Preferred: This trim doesn’t add much on its own, but it opens the door to more option packages. It’s mainly for shoppers who want to build up from the base model without jumping straight to a higher trim.
• Essence: This is the first trim that starts to feel more complete, thanks to the heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, memory settings, and added driver-assistance features. It’s a good middle-ground choice if you want more comfort without going all the way to the premium trims.
• Premium AWD: This is the best-value trim. It adds the stronger turbo engine, AWD, the Bose premium stereo, bi-LED headlights, rain-sensing wipers, and the upgraded instrument panel, which makes it the most balanced choice for most used buyers.
• Premium II AWD: This is the most luxurious version, with heated and cooled front seats, a head-up display, navigation, leather seating, and AWD. It suits you best if you want the most comfort and convenience features and are willing to pay for them.

The Premium II AWD is also the only trim that can get the Driver Confidence Package, which adds adaptive cruise control, automatic front braking, and a 360-degree camera.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2019 Buick Envision?

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop patiently but still move quickly on the right listing.

• Deal availability: 29.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 642 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 6.20% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 75.5% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $17,196, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2019 Buick Envision's resale value?

The current average of $17,282 sits slightly below last year's $18,425.

That price movement suggests the market has already adjusted downward, which can help you as a buyer but may limit upside if you plan to resell soon. For a future seller, the softer pricing means you should expect resale value to depend heavily on condition, trim, and equipment rather than on broad market momentum. Well-kept examples with desirable features should hold up better than stripped or heavily worn ones.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.5/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2019 Buick Envision safe?

The 2019 Buick Envision earns an 8/10 safety score from our experts.

Standard safety equipment includes ten airbags, a reversing camera, and Rear Park Assist. Essence and Premium trims add blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, while the Premium trim adds lane-keep assist, lane-departure warning, and forward-collision alert. If you want the most advanced protection, the Premium II trim is the one that can be equipped with the Driver Confidence Package, which adds adaptive cruise control, automatic front braking, and a 360-degree camera. The main caveat is that many of the more advanced driver-assistance features are not standard on the lower trims.

Should I buy a 2019 Buick Envision or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2019 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2019 if:

• 29.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 75.5% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 6.20% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2019 stands out for its compact luxury-SUV positioning, but the expert verdict says the price to get there is too high to make sense.

The bottom line: If you want the 2019 Buick Envision, the smartest path is to focus on well-kept examples with the Premium AWD or a similarly well-equipped trim, because that’s where the model’s luxury and performance balance makes the most sense. If you’re especially price-sensitive, you should shop carefully and compare against nearby years, since the 2019’s value proposition depends heavily on finding a discounted listing rather than paying full market price.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.