2026 Buick Envision: real cost in California
See the Envision on Buick's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, Preferred · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$41,300the advertised price
Drive away$47,280with fees and tax
Loan payment$721/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,335/moeverything, after resale
$47,280 to drive away + $66,611 to run it for 6 years − $17,791 back at resale = $96,100, or $1,335 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$47,280
Running it, 6 yrs+$66,611
Back at resale−$17,791
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$41,300Feesfreight $1,995 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$2,080Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$3,900Fuel13,500 mi a year at 24 MPG
+$19,392Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$16,538Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$9,973Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$9,620Maintenanceestimate
+$8,021Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,067Resale after 6 years43% of MSRP, you get this back
−$17,791True cost $96,100 ÷ 72 months$1,335 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV182.7 in long
Seats5
Cargo25.2 cu ftbehind row 2
Engine and fuel
Engine228 hp gas, AWD
0–60 mph7.1–7.3 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy24 MPGEPA combined
TowingUp to 1,500 lb
Tires18" or 20"by trim
Safety and cover
Crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Resale at 6 years43% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: AWD, 228 hp, 24 MPG, 5 seats.| Preferred | $41,300 | $47,280 | $96,100 | ✓ $1,335/mo |
| Sport Touring | $43,800 | $50,005 | $100,512 | $1,396/mo |
| Avenir | $50,700 | $57,525 | $108,745 | $1,510/mo |
Preferred
✓ $1,335/mo
True cost
Sport Touring
$1,396/mo
True cost
Avenir
$1,510/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).Feature
Preferred$41,300
Sport Touring$43,800
Avenir$50,700
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
360° camera
✓ Every trim
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
+ $1,350
✓ from Avenir
Cooled seats
✓ from Avenir
Heated steering wheel
+ $1,350
Heated rear seats
✓ from Avenir
Dual-zone climate
+ $1,350
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
+ $1,350
Wireless phone charging
✓ Every trim
Power driver's seat
✓ Every trim
Memory seat
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
✓ Every trim
Head-up display
✓ Every trim
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Sunroof
✓ Every trim
Panoramic roof
+ $1,495
✓ from Avenir
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimLane centeringHands-free drivingMassaging seatsTow hitch included
Full standard equipment on the Preferred (132 items)
- Ultrawide 30" diagonal premium display with Google built-in compatibility
- Ambient interior lighting
- HD Surround Vision
- Head-Up Display
- Active Safety Package 2
- Technology Package I
- Premium Seat Package
- 2.0L Turbo ECOTEC 4-cylinder engine
- 9-speed automatic transmission
- Axle, 3.47 final drive ratio
- Keyless start, push button
- Fuel, gasoline, E15
- Engine air filter life monitor
- Engine control, stop/start
- Engine control stop/start with system override
- Electronic Grade Braking
- Driver Shift Control
- Intelligent All-Wheel Drive with active twin clutch
- All-wheel drive
- Trailering provisions
- GVWR, 5070 lbs (2300 kg)
- MacPherson strut front suspension
- 5-link rear suspension
- Power steering
- 4-wheel antilock disc brakes
- Brake, parking, electronic
- Brake lining, high-performance
- Coolant protection, engine
- Road emergency tool kit
- 18" alloy wheels with Technical Gray and machine finish and high gloss Black center cap
- Tires, P235/60R18 all-season
- 17" spare wheel
- Tire, spare T145/70R17 SL blackwall
- Silver roof rails
- Upper active aero shutters
- Moldings, bodyside bright, window surround
- Headlamps, LED
- LED headlamps with enhanced functionality
- Headlamps, automatic delay
- Headlamps, Adaptive Forward Lighting, Country Light Only
- Automatic on/off LED headlamps with delay feature
- IntelliBeam
- Lamp marker, reflex, front side
- Tail lamps, LED
- Outside heated power-adjustable mirrors with driver-side auto-dimming and memory
- Glass, deep-tinted
- Glass, laminated front doors
- Wiper, rear intermittent
- Front license plate bracket
- Door handles, body-color with chrome strip
- Manual liftgate
- Bose premium 9-speaker audio system
- SiriusXM Trial Subscription
- Display, 30" diagonal LCD screen
- Wi-Fi Hotspot capable
- Noise control system, active noise cancellation
- Charging-only USB ports
- Charge / Data USB ports
- Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto capability for compatible phones
- Front bucket seats
- Seat trim, perforated leatherette
- 2-way adjustable rear outboard headrests
- Seating, 5-passenger (2-3 seating configuration) includes second-row 3-person split bench
- 40/60 split-folding rear bench seat
- 8-way power driver and front passenger seats
- 6-way manual front passenger seat
- Seat adjuster, driver 4-way power lumbar
- Memory settings
- Armrest, rear center
- Cup holders, 2 in front console, 2 in rear armrest
- Floor covering, carpet
- Floor mats, carpeted front and rear
- Steering column, tilt and telescopic
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Speedometer, miles/kilometers
- Window, power with driver Express-Up and Down
- Window, power with front passenger Express-Up and Down
- Windows, power, rear with Express-Down
- Windows, remote Express-Down, all windows
- Retained accessory power power windows, audio system and moonroof remain operational after ignition is switched off for a period of time or until a door is opened
- Remote panic alarm
- Keyless Open and Start/Stop
- Remote Start
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Wireless Charging
- 12-volt auxiliary front power outlet
- 12-volt auxiliary cargo area power outlet
- Single-zone automatic climate control
- Cabin humidity sensor
- Sensor, front passenger presence detector
- Air conditioning, refrigerant, low GWP
- Air vents, rear
- Microfilter Technology
- Defogger, rear-window electric
- Inside rearview auto-dimming mirror
- QuietTuning with Active Noise Cancellation
- Map pockets, driver and front passenger seatbacks
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty 1
- Rust Limited Warranty 1
- Powertrain/Drivetrain limited warranty 1
- Roadside Assistance Program 1
- Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking
- Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking
- Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking
- Reverse Automatic Braking
- StabiliTrak, electronic stability control system with traction control
- Hill Descent Control
- Daytime Running Lamps, separate cavity, LED
- Airbag, Passenger Sensing System sensor indicator inflatable restraint, front passenger/child presence detector (Always use seat belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
- Airbag system
- OnStar services capable
- Blind Zone Steering Assist
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Forward Collision Alert
- Following Distance Indicator
- Rear Cross Traffic Braking
- Rear Park Assist
- Rear Pedestrian Alert
- Rear Seat Reminder
- Safety Alert Seat
- Buckle to Drive
- Seat belts, 3-point, driver and front passenger includes pretensioners and load limiters
- Seat belts, 3-point, rear, all seating positions
- Seat belt indicator, driver
- Seat belt indicator, rear seat
- Seat belt restraint pretensioner, rear
- Teen Driver
- LATCH System
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System with Tire Fill Alert
- Side Bicyclist Alert
- OnStar Basics
Recalls
2 NHTSA recalls for 2024 to 2026 Envision models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
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- How much is a 2026 Envision in California?
- $47,280 to drive away for the Preferred, from a $41,300 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $721 loan payment, about $1,374 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,335 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- 1,500 lb for every trim.
Colors
Summit WhiteBrilliant RedEbony Twilight MetallicMoonstone Gray MetallicQuartz Blue MetallicIridescent White Tricoat+$600Midnight Opal
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