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2019 Buick LaCrosse Avenir AWD
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User Ranking Drivers and owners ranked these cars in 9 categories.

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2019 Buick LaCrosse
Avenir AWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$31,774
7 listings nationwide

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2005 Buick Park Avenue
FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$36,350
2 listings nationwide

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2019 Buick LaCrosse
Avenir AWD
Kyree Rollerson Preview:

In 2017, Buick unveiled its third generation LaCrosse, which introduced a new styling direction for the brand. Therefore, the 2019 Buick LaCrosse receives only minimal updates as it en...

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2005 Buick Park Avenue
FWD

Buick is getting set to reinvigorate its brand with a whole new lineup for 2006, so 2005 will be the last year for the full-size Park Avenue sedan. This luxury sedan has seat for six ...

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

2019 Buick LaCrosse
Avenir AWD
5
Gangzta writes:
Looks/Style Ranked 2019 Chevrolet Impala Premier FWD better.
"Well it’s the body style is just my style I can’t explain it "
Front Seats Ranked 2019 Chevrolet Impala Premier FWD better.
"I know the one that I actually got to try out the seat were so soft. I fell in Love with it."
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2005 Buick Park Avenue
FWD
10
Hazel writes:
I Want a Newer Model ,low mileages.
Power Ranked 2010 Buick Enclave better.
"More room"
Value Ranked 2010 Buick Enclave better.
"Newer Model."
Would Buy Ranked 2010 Buick Enclave better.
"More room"
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20
Guru5F6S6 writes:
both are good. Ihave driven buick park avenues ultra and want another.
Back Seats Ranked 2004 Buick Park Avenue Ultra FWD worse.
"none"
Family Car Ranked 2004 Buick Park Avenue Ultra FWD worse.
"none"
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10
Hazel writes:
Nice Car
Cargo Capacity Ranked 2010 Buick Enclave CXL2 AWD better.
"Newer Model"
Would Buy Ranked 2010 Buick Enclave CXL2 AWD better.
"Bigger Car."
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Specs

2019 Buick LaCrosse
Avenir AWD
2005 Buick Park Avenue
FWD
Powertrain 9-Speed Automatic 4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
20 MPG
18 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
29 MPG
27 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 16.2 gal 18 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
310 hp @ 6,800 RPM
205 hp @ 5,200 RPM
Torque
268 lb-ft @ 5,200 RPM
230 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
Cylinders
6 cylinders
6 cylinders
Compression Ratio
11.5:1
9.4:1
Displacement
3,600 cc
3,800 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.74 in x 3.37 in
3.8 in x 3.4 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Rear Side Airbags Standard --
Curtain Airbags Standard --
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Front Driver -- 4 stars
Front Passenger -- 4 stars
Side Driver -- 4 stars
Side Rear Passenger -- 4 stars
Rollover (pre-2011) -- 4 stars
Overall 5 stars --
Front Crash Overall 5 stars --
Front Crash Driver 5 stars --
Front Crash Passenger 4 stars --
Side Crash Overall 5 stars --
Side Barrier Driver 4 stars --
Side Barrier Passenger 5 stars --
Side Pole Driver 5 stars --
Rollover 5 stars --
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Standard Optional
Leather Seats -- Standard
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player -- Optional
CD Changer -- Optional
Cassette Player -- Standard
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Standard Standard
Passenger Power Seats Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 6 seats
Front Legroom 42 in 42.4 in
Back Legroom 38 in 41.4 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 15 cu ft 19.1 cu ft
Standard Towing Capacity -- 1,000 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity -- 1,000 lbs
Exterior
Length 197.5 in 206.8 in
Width 73.5 in 74.7 in
Height 57.5 in 57.4 in
Wheelbase 114.4 in 113.8 in

Available Options

2019 Buick LaCrosse
Avenir AWD

Exterior Colors

  • Carrageen Metallic
  • Ebony Twilight Metallic
  • PEPPERDUST Metallic
  • Pewter Metallic
  • Satin Steel Metallic
  • White Frost Tricoat

Option Packages

  • Dynamic Drive Package
  • Driver Confidence Package II
2005 Buick Park Avenue
FWD

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