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2005 Buick LeSabre Custom Sedan FWD

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2005 Buick LeSabre
Custom Sedan FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$5,553
28 listings nationwide

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2020 Chevrolet Impala
LS FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2005 Buick LeSabre
Custom Sedan FWD

The Buick LeSabre holds several notable distinctions. As Buick's entry level full-size sedan (just a notch below the Park Avenue), the LeSabre is both the number one selling car in it...

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2020 Chevrolet Impala
LS FWD
Kyree Rollerson Preview:

The Chevrolet Impala is a large sedan, one you might consider if you’re in the market for a Dodge Charger, Kia Cadenza, Nissan Maxima, Buick LaCrosse, or Toyota Avalon. It gets a few c...

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

2005 Buick LeSabre
Custom Sedan FWD
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Dawn writes:
Great car
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smokedmw writes:
Outstanding car! 3800 V-6.
Looks/Style Ranked 2008 Chevrolet Impala worse.
"Everything!"
Front Seats Ranked 2008 Chevrolet Impala worse.
"Heated leather, styling"
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Escape_1650 writes:
For a twelve year old car that I only paid 3000 for its a gem. Has never failed and easy on the wallet for rep...
Power Ranked 2005 Honda Accord DX worse.
"Yes, more powerful"
Family Car Ranked 2005 Honda Accord DX worse.
"More room and more cargo capacity"
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2020 Chevrolet Impala
LS FWD
johnjhon writes:
Great car I love it
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Danielle writes:
Back Seats Ranked 2020 Chevrolet Malibu LT FWD better.
"Idk"
Value Ranked 2020 Chevrolet Malibu LT FWD better.
"Everything"
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Specs

2005 Buick LeSabre
Custom Sedan FWD
2020 Chevrolet Impala
LS FWD
Powertrain 4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
18 MPG
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Fuel Economy, Highway
27 MPG
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Fuel Tank Volume 18 gal 18.5 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Flex Fuel Vehicle
Gasoline
Power
205 hp @ 5,200 RPM
305 hp @ 6,800 RPM
197 hp @ 6,300 RPM
Torque
230 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
264 lb-ft @ 5,300 RPM
191 lb-ft @ 4,400 RPM
Cylinders
6 cylinders
6 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
9.4:1
11.5:1
11.3:1
Displacement
3,800 cc
3,600 cc
2,500 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.8 in x 3.4 in
3.7 in x 3.37 in
3.46 in x 3.97 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Optional Standard
Curtain Airbags -- Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Front Driver 4 stars --
Front Passenger 5 stars --
Side Driver 4 stars --
Side Rear Passenger 4 stars --
Rollover (pre-2011) 5 stars --
Comfort and Convenience
Leather Seats Optional --
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player Standard --
CD Changer Optional --
Cassette Player Optional --
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Standard Standard
Passenger Power Seats Optional --
Interior
Maximum Seating 6 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 42.4 in 45.8 in
Back Legroom 39.9 in 39.8 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 18 cu ft 18.8 cu ft
Standard Towing Capacity 1,000 lbs --
Maximum Towing Capacity 1,000 lbs --
Exterior
Length 200 in 201.3 in
Width 73.5 in 84.3 in
Height 57 in 58.9 in
Wheelbase 112.2 in 111.7 in

Available Options

2005 Buick LeSabre
Custom Sedan FWD
2020 Chevrolet Impala
LS FWD

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