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Buick Envista Trims
Three trims, one engine, and a price spread of about $4,800 from base to top. This guide breaks down the Preferred, Sport Touring, and Avenir side by side, with pricing, standard features, and a clear read on which trim is worth the step up at Covert Buick GMC Bee Cave.
The 2026 Buick Envista keeps the trim decision refreshingly simple: Preferred, Sport Touring, and Avenir all share the same 1.2L turbocharged three-cylinder, the same six-speed automatic, and the same front-wheel drive, so you are choosing equipment, wheels, and cabin trim, not performance. That makes the Envista one of the easier subcompact crossovers to shop, and it is a popular one with Central Texas commuters who want the look and tech of a pricier SUV without the pricier SUV.
Covert Buick GMC Bee Cave stocks the Envista lineup, and the sections below cover each trim in depth, a side-by-side matrix, the most common trim-to-trim comparisons, and a value verdict that names the sweet spot and the one most buyers overpay for. For the full spec list, see the 2026 Envista specs page, and the Envista research hub links every guide in the cluster.
At a Glance
Here is the full lineup with starting MSRP and a one-line read on each trim before the deep dive:
MSRP excludes destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees, and optional equipment. Dealer sets final price.
Trim by Trim
Starting MSRP: $24,700 (excludes destination). The Preferred is the base trim, and it is well equipped rather than stripped. Every Envista, this one included, runs the 1.2L turbocharged three-cylinder rated at 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic. Drivetrain is front-wheel drive only; no Envista trim offers all-wheel drive. EPA ratings are 28 city, 32 highway, 30 combined MPG.
Standard equipment that matters: an Ultrawide 11-inch diagonal HD color touchscreen with a reconfigurable 8-inch Driver Information Center, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 17-inch bright silver-painted aluminum wheels, cloth-with-leatherette seating, a flat-bottom steering wheel, LED headlamps, and the full Buick Driver Confidence suite (automatic emergency braking, forward collision alert, lane keep assist with lane departure warning, IntelliBeam auto high beams). Available upgrades include the Convenience I Package, which adds heated front seats and a power-adjustable driver’s seat, and the Advanced Safety Package, which adds adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. The power moonroof is not offered on Preferred.
Who it is for: the value-first buyer who wants the Envista’s screen, styling, and standard safety without paying for cabin upgrades they can add à la carte.
Starting MSRP: $26,200 (excludes destination), about $1,500 over Preferred. Mechanically it is identical: same 1.2L turbo, 137 horsepower, six-speed automatic, front-wheel drive, and 30 combined MPG. What changes is the look. Sport Touring adds 18-inch Gloss Black-painted aluminum wheels, a Gloss Black mesh grille, Gloss Black mirror caps, bodyside molding and front and rear lower fascias, ST embroidered front-seat head restraints, and a flat-bottom wrapped steering wheel.
The two upgrades buyers care about most: Sport Touring is the first trim that can add the available power moonroof, and it offers the available Studio Series appearance package. Heated front seats remain available through the Convenience I Package, and the Advanced Safety Package (adaptive cruise, blind-spot, rear cross-traffic alert) is available here too.
Who it is for: the buyer who wants the sportier, blacked-out Envista and the option of a moonroof, but does not need standard leather.
Starting MSRP: $29,500 (excludes destination), about $3,300 over Sport Touring and about $4,800 over Preferred. Same powertrain as the rest of the lineup; the Avenir is the comfort and content trim. Standard equipment unique to it includes perforated leather-appointed heated front seats with Avenir embroidered head restraints, a heated flat-bottom wrapped steering wheel, a power liftgate, the Black Ice chrome Avenir grille, 19-inch aluminum wheels in a Pearl Nickel finish, and Avenir badging.
The power moonroof is available on Avenir as it is on Sport Touring. Where the Preferred and Sport Touring make heated seats and a power liftgate optional, the Avenir bundles them in as standard, which is the real reason to step up rather than option a lower trim.
Who it is for: the buyer who wants a premium cabin out of the box, with leather, heated seats, a heated wheel, and a power liftgate standard rather than added through packages.
Side by Side
| Feature | Preferred | Sport Touring | Avenir |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (excl. dest.) | $24,700 | $26,200 | $29,500 |
| Engine | 1.2L turbo I3, 137 hp / 162 lb-ft | 1.2L turbo I3, 137 hp / 162 lb-ft | 1.2L turbo I3, 137 hp / 162 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | FWD (no AWD) | FWD (no AWD) | FWD (no AWD) |
| EPA MPG (city/hwy/comb) | 28 / 32 / 30 | 28 / 32 / 30 | 28 / 32 / 30 |
| Wheels | 17-inch silver | 18-inch Gloss Black | 19-inch Pearl Nickel |
| Seating material | Cloth with leatherette | Cloth with leatherette | Perforated leather (standard) |
| Heated front seats | Available (Convenience I) | Available (Convenience I) | Standard |
| Power moonroof | Not offered | Available | Available |
| Power liftgate | Available (package) | Available (package) | Standard |
| Headline tech | 11-inch touchscreen, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto | 11-inch touchscreen, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto | 11-inch touchscreen, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto |
| Seating / cargo | 5 seats, 20.7 / 42.0 cu ft | 5 seats, 20.7 / 42.0 cu ft | 5 seats, 20.7 / 42.0 cu ft |
Blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control are available across the lineup through the Advanced Safety Package.
Head to Head
This is the most common cross-shop, and it is a pure appearance-and-options call. The two trims drive identically, return the same 30 combined MPG, and carry the same standard tech and safety. For about $1,500 more, Sport Touring trades the Preferred’s 17-inch silver wheels for 18-inch Gloss Black ones, blacks out the grille, mirror caps, and lower trim, and adds a wrapped flat-bottom wheel and ST head restraints. The functional difference that justifies the step for some buyers: Sport Touring can add the power moonroof, and Preferred cannot. If you want the darker look or a moonroof, go Sport Touring. If neither matters, the Preferred saves money for the same drive.
Here the gap is about comfort, not looks. Sport Touring is an appearance trim; Avenir is the luxury trim. For about $3,300 more than Sport Touring, the Avenir makes perforated leather seating, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and a power liftgate standard, swaps in 19-inch Pearl Nickel wheels and the Black Ice chrome grille, and adds Avenir badging. Both can take the moonroof. The decision comes down to whether you want those comfort features built in. If heated leather and a hands-free-ish power liftgate are on your must-have list, the Avenir delivers them without options; if not, Sport Touring keeps more cash in your pocket.
The two ends of the lineup sit about $4,800 apart. The Avenir is the turnkey premium Envista; the Preferred is the build-it-your-way value play. What is worth knowing is how much of the gap you can close from the bottom: a Preferred optioned with the Convenience I Package picks up heated front seats and a power driver’s seat, and the Advanced Safety Package adds the driver-assist tech. You still will not match the Avenir’s standard leather, 19-inch wheels, and power liftgate, but if those three are not priorities, a well-optioned Preferred gets close for noticeably less.
The Verdict
Sweet spot: Sport Touring. For about $1,500 over the Preferred you get the wheels and blacked-out exterior that change the car’s whole character, plus access to the available power moonroof, all on the same drivetrain, tech, and safety equipment. It is the trim that looks the most expensive for the least money.
Overpay risk: Avenir, unless leather is the point. The Avenir is a nice cabin, but at about $3,300 over Sport Touring, the biggest thing it adds (heated seats) can be optioned onto a Preferred or Sport Touring through the Convenience I Package for far less. Step up to the Avenir if you specifically want standard perforated leather, a heated wheel, and a power liftgate without options. If you do not, spend lower in the lineup.
What each step up actually buys you:
| Step up | What you gain | Price delta (excl. dest.) |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred → Sport Touring | 18-inch Gloss Black wheels, blacked-out grille, mirror caps and fascias, ST head restraints, wrapped flat-bottom wheel, plus access to the available power moonroof and Studio Series package | about $1,500 |
| Sport Touring → Avenir | Standard perforated leather heated front seats, heated wrapped steering wheel, power liftgate, Black Ice chrome grille, 19-inch Pearl Nickel wheels, Avenir badging | about $3,300 |
The Envista ladder is clean: every step costs more and adds content, with no lateral trims that trade one capability for another. For the underlying dimensions, MPG details, and warranty behind these trims, the full Envista specs page carries the complete list.
Pick Your Trim
Start with the Preferred. You get the 11-inch screen, wireless smartphone integration, and the full standard safety suite, and you can add heated seats and driver aids à la carte. View the current Envista inventory to see how Preferred examples are equipped.
Go Sport Touring. The 18-inch Gloss Black wheels and dark exterior give it the most presence in the lineup, and it is the lowest trim that can add a power moonroof.
Choose the Avenir. Standard perforated leather, heated seats and steering wheel, and a power liftgate make it the comfort pick, and it is the only trim that bundles all of it without options.
Any trim works, since all three return 30 combined MPG on the same drivetrain. A Preferred or Sport Touring gives you the 30-mpg commuter and the standard tech for the least money. If you need all-wheel drive, the Envista does not offer it on any trim; cross-shop the Buick Encore GX or step up to the Envista vs Envision comparison to weigh a larger AWD-available Buick.
Shop Local
Most Envista buyers around Central Texas log highway-commuter miles in long, hot summers with the occasional weekend errand run, so the front-wheel-drive efficiency and the standard 11-inch tech matter more day to day than chasing the top trim, which is why the Preferred and Sport Touring move well here. Covert Buick GMC Bee Cave serves drivers across the region, including Cedar Park, Round Rock, Georgetown, San Marcos, and Marble Falls, and stocks the Envista across trims.
You can browse the Envista inventory, get pre-approved through financing, or schedule a test drive online. Covert Buick GMC Bee Cave is at 16501 Sweetwater Vlg Dr Building 1, Austin, TX 78738. Call (512) 954-9290 to confirm a specific trim is on the lot or to place a factory order.
Questions
The 2026 Buick Envista Preferred starts at $24,700, the Sport Touring at $26,200, and the Avenir at $29,500, all excluding destination freight, tax, title, license, and dealer fees. That is a spread of about $4,800 from base to top. Pricing is subject to change, so confirm current figures with Covert Buick GMC Bee Cave.
Yes. The Preferred, Sport Touring, and Avenir all use the same 1.2L turbocharged three-cylinder engine making 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic. All three are front-wheel drive, and no Envista trim offers all-wheel drive.
Heated front seats are standard on the Avenir. On the Preferred and Sport Touring they are available through the Convenience I Package, which also adds a power-adjustable driver’s seat.
The available power moonroof is offered on the Sport Touring and Avenir trims only. It is not offered on the Preferred, so if a moonroof is on your list, Sport Touring is the lowest trim that can have one.
For most buyers, the Sport Touring is the sweet spot: about $1,500 over the Preferred buys the upgraded wheels, blacked-out styling, and access to the power moonroof on the same drivetrain and tech. If pure price is the goal, the Preferred is the value leader and can be optioned with heated seats and driver aids.
No. Every 2026 Buick Envista trim is front-wheel drive only. Buyers who need all-wheel drive should look at the Buick Encore GX or move up to a larger Buick such as the Envision, which the Envista vs Envision comparison covers in detail.
You can do either. Covert Buick GMC Bee Cave stocks the Envista lineup, and if the exact trim, color, or package you want is not on the lot, the dealership can place a factory order. Check the current Envista inventory first, then call to confirm availability or start an order.
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