Trim Report

Buick Regal Essence2016

Includes:REG|Essence
$9,999
Starting From
53
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 53 active dealer listings as of

Min $9,999
Max $23,995
From $9,999
Fresh

Essence Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$3,495
$3K–$21K
73 listings98,288 avg miles
Avenir
From$19,599
4 listings|$20K–$27K
CXL
From$1,000
36 listings|$1K–$13K
CXL Turbo
From$3,900
9 listings|$4K–$9K
Essence
From$9,999
53 listings|$10K–$24K
GS
From$3,495
39 listings|$3K–$30K
LS
From$1,799
13 listings|$2K–$8K
Leather
From$2,782
18 listings|$3K–$100K
Preferred
From$9,399
56 listings|$9K–$25K
Premium
From$3,495
131 listings|$3K–$19K
Sport Touring
From$7,500
23 listings|$8K–$16K

2016 Buick Regal Essence Pricing

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Where to Find Buick Regal Essence

Location data for all 2016 Buick Regal trims combined

30States

10% of the market sits in Illinois, though listings span 30 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

Buick Regal Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2016 Buick Regal trims

Low Concern

Federal safety data shows 1 recalls and 41 complaints for the 2016 Buick Regal, a low safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

1
Recalls
41
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
16V1080002016-24-02
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Buick Regal Vehicles manufactured August 30, 2015, to February 12, 2016. The affected vehicles have a power-steering assist system that may fail.

A loss of power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 41 issues reported over 1 model years, steering problems are the most common for the 2016 Buick Regal. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Steering9
02Exterior Lighting4
03Unknown Or Other3
04Visibility/wiper3
05Electrical System2
41 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Buick Regal Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2016 Buick Regal trims

22–28mpg combined
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19-24city
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27-35hwy
·
$1,550-$2,000/yr

The 2016 Buick Regal delivers 22 to 28 MPG combined across 5 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim
Regal eAssist - Automatic (S6)
28mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city35 hwy~$1,550/yr7/10 Clean
Regal - Automatic (S6)
24mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
21 city29 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average
Regal - Manual 6-spd
24mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city30 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average
Regal - Automatic (S6)
23mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city30 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average
Regal AWD - Automatic (S6)
22mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
19 city27 hwy~$2,000/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Essence Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2016 Buick Regal Essence

How does the Essence compare to other Buick Regal trims?

The Essence occupies a distinct position in the Buick Regal range. See how it stacks up on the 2016 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2016 Buick Regal Essence?

Budget for standard Essence maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2016 has 1 recall on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Buick Regal Essence?

For the Essence, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Buick Regal buyer's guide.

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