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2005 Buick Century
Custom Sedan FWD
No Data Available
2024 Chevrolet Malibu
LS FWD
MSRP
$25,100
Invoice
$24,196
Average Price Paid
$24,432
1,835 listings nationwide

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2005 Buick Century
Custom Sedan FWD
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LS FWD
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2005 Buick Century
Custom Sedan FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$23,625
7 listings nationwide

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2024 Chevrolet Malibu
LS FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$24,105
19 listings nationwide

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2005 Buick Century
Custom Sedan FWD

The Buick Century has always been one of the top-two selling cars in the Buick lineup, but 2005 will mark its last year of production as it makes way for the more youth-oriented LaCros...

2024 Chevrolet Malibu
LS FWD
No Expert Reviews

User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2005 Buick Century
Custom Sedan FWD
327469813 writes:
I did loved my Buick Park Ave considering its a 1998. Which I still have it, and it. has159000 miles on it.
Back Seats Ranked 2022 Toyota Camry worse.
"It was completely different."
Family Car Ranked 2022 Toyota Camry worse.
"Looks good handle very well."
40
GuruL3XV8 writes:
Great reliable car
10
Caleb writes:
a nice, comfortable family hauler that excels on the freeway but falls short in the handling department.
Power Ranked 2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE1 better.
"The motor and transmission tuning made the Grand Am more powerful than the Century."
Family Car Ranked 2004 Pontiac Grand Am SE1 worse.
"The Buick Century is a better family car as it rides better, is more comfortable, and is more practicable than the Grand Am."
2024 Chevrolet Malibu
LS FWD
No User Reviews

Specs

2005 Buick Century
Custom Sedan FWD
2024 Chevrolet Malibu
LS FWD
Powertrain 4-Speed Automatic Continuously Variable Transmission
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
18 MPG
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Fuel Economy, Highway
27 MPG
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Fuel Tank Volume 17 gal 15.8 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
175 hp @ 5,200 RPM
163 hp @ 5,700 RPM
Torque
195 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
184 lb-ft @ 2,500 RPM
Cylinders
6 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
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10:1
Displacement
3,100 cc
1,500 cc
Bore x Stroke
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2.91 in x 3.4 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Optional Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags -- Standard
Rear Side Airbags -- Standard
Curtain Airbags -- Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Front Driver 4 stars --
Front Passenger 3 stars --
Side Driver 3 stars --
Side Rear Passenger 3 stars --
Rollover (pre-2011) 4 stars --
Overall -- 5 stars
Front Crash Overall -- 5 stars
Front Crash Driver -- 5 stars
Front Crash Passenger -- 5 stars
Side Crash Overall -- 5 stars
Side Barrier Driver -- 5 stars
Side Barrier Passenger -- 5 stars
Side Pole Driver -- 5 stars
Rollover -- 5 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player Standard --
Cassette Player Optional --
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Standard --
Passenger Power Seats Standard --
Interior
Maximum Seating 6 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 42.4 in 41.5 in
Back Legroom 36.9 in 38.1 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume -- 15.7 cu ft
Standard Towing Capacity 1,000 lbs --
Exterior
Length 194.6 in 194.2 in
Width 72.7 in 73 in
Height 56.6 in 57.9 in
Wheelbase 109 in 111.4 in

Available Options

2005 Buick Century
Custom Sedan FWD
2024 Chevrolet Malibu
LS FWD

Exterior Colors

  • LAKESHORE Blue Metallic
  • Mineral Gray Metallic
  • Mosaic Black Metallic
  • Sterling Gray Metallic
  • Summit White

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