Used 2019 Buick Envision for Sale nearMilwaukee, WI

How much does the 2019 Buick Envision cost?

Prices have softened 5.20% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 626 listings available, which gives you a meaningful amount of inventory to compare.

Is the 2019 Buick Envision a good car?

Yes — the 2019 Buick Envision earns a 4.5/5 user rating and a 7.3/10 expert rating. The model scores 8/10 across Form and function, Technology, and Safety.

Drivers consistently praise its comfort, luxury features, value, spacious and stylish interior, and smooth ride. That lines up with the Envision’s role as a compact luxury SUV for younger luxury shoppers, especially if you want an upscale feel without moving all the way into a larger premium SUV.

The market also shows 31.9% 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.

Drivers describe it as comfortable, value-oriented, and satisfying over time, with praise centered on its smooth ride and upscale cabin. The expert review also emphasizes that the Envision is built around comfort and refinement, which supports the idea that it can be a dependable daily driver when maintained properly.

The 2.5-liter engine and 6-speed automatic are described as underpowered and sluggish in many situations, so long-term ownership risk is less about outright durability than about whether you’ll be satisfied with the performance and feature content you get for the money.

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

At 68.2% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

You should start with a vehicle history report and then prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if you’re considering a higher-trim example with more equipment and more potential repair exposure. Focus on condition, maintenance records, and whether the features you want are actually present, since the Envision’s appeal depends heavily on how well equipped it is.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base trim comes with 18-inch wheels, a hands-free power liftgate, heated front seats, and an 8-way power driver’s seat, while the Preferred trim mainly opens up more option packages. The Essence 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.
• Powertrain: The FWD, Preferred, and Essence trims use a 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder engine with 197 horsepower and an outdated 6-speed automatic, and the setup feels underpowered and sluggish in many driving situations. The Premium and Premium II trims use a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with 252 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, paired with a new 9-speed automatic and standard AWD.
• Safety package: The Envision comes standard with 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 Driver Confidence Package is available only on the Premium II trim and includes adaptive cruise control, automatic front braking, and a 360-degree camera.
• Infotainment: The standard setup is an 8-inch touchscreen with GM’s Intellilink system, plus Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Wireless charging is also mentioned on the test vehicle.
• Fuel efficiency: The 2.5-liter engine with FWD returns 22 mpg city and 29 highway. The turbo AWD test model is rated at 20 mpg city and 25 highway.

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 gives you the core comfort features, but it’s also the least compelling choice if you want the Envision to feel truly upscale.
• Preferred: This trim doesn’t add much beyond the base model, but it does make more option packages available, so it makes sense only if you’re planning to build up from there.
• Essence: This is the better-value step up if you want more comfort and convenience, since it adds a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, memory settings, and select driver-assistance features.
• Premium AWD: This is the recommended trim because it adds the stronger turbo engine, AWD, and a more premium equipment mix including the Bose stereo, bi-LED headlights, rain-sensing wipers, and upgraded instrument panel.
• Premium II AWD: This is the most luxurious version, with heated and cooled front seats, a head-up display, navigation, and leather seating, but it pushes the price into territory that weakens the value case.

The Premium trim also brings the most important safety upgrades, including lane-keep assist, lane-departure warning, and forward-collision alert.

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: 31.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 626 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 5.20% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 68.2% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $16,799, 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 $16,801 sits slightly below last year's $17,723.

That decline suggests the Envision has softened in the used market, which can be good news if you’re buying but less favorable if you’re planning to sell soon. A lower current average price can also mean future resale gains may be limited unless the vehicle is especially well kept and well equipped.

For a future seller, the key is to preserve condition and documentation so your listing stands out in a market where prices have already eased. Higher-trim examples with desirable equipment should hold up better than stripped versions, but the overall trend still points to modest resale pressure.

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

It comes standard with 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. The Driver Confidence Package on the Premium II trim adds adaptive cruise control, automatic front braking, and a 360-degree camera.

That said, many of the most useful driver-assistance features are not standard on the lower trims, so you’ll want to pay close attention to equipment if safety tech matters to you.

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:

• 31.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• At 68.2% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 5.20% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2019 model stands out for its compact luxury positioning and its balance of comfort, upscale features, and value-conscious shopping opportunities.

The bottom line: The 2019 is a sensible pick if you want a comfortable, upscale-feeling compact SUV and you’re willing to shop carefully for the right trim and condition. If you’re especially price-sensitive, focus on well-kept examples near the low end of the range; if you want the best overall package, the better-equipped trims make more sense than the base model.

How does the 2019 Buick Envision compare to the 2019 GMC Acadia?

Our experts score the 2019 Buick Envision 7.3/10 and the 2019 GMC Acadia 8/10.

The Acadia has the stronger expert score and a lower average used price, while the Envision has a slightly better accident-free share and a slightly higher share of good and great deals. If you want the better value on paper, the Envision’s pricing and deal share are appealing; if you want the stronger overall expert verdict, the Acadia has the edge.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.