Used 2017 Buick LaCrosse for Sale nearChampaign, IL

How much does the 2017 Buick LaCrosse cost?

Prices have softened 3.34% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 311 listings available, which gives you a modest amount of inventory to compare.

Is the 2017 Buick LaCrosse a good car?

Generally — the 2017 Buick LaCrosse earns 4.38/5 from owners and an 8/10 expert rating. The model scores 10/10 across Look and feel and Technology.

Owners consistently praise its spaciousness, classy design, smooth ride, comfort, and advanced features. That lines up well with the overview’s description of a redesigned full-size sedan that aims to feel more premium and broaden Buick’s appeal beyond its traditional audience.

With 31.2% of listings marked as good or great deals, you have a decent chance of finding a strong-value example if you shop carefully.

Is the 2017 Buick LaCrosse reliable?

Owners rate it 4.38/5, a solid signal of long-term satisfaction.

Owners also describe it as comfortable and well-liked for its spaciousness, classy design, smooth ride, and advanced features, which points to a car many people feel good about living with over time. The expert evaluation adds that the LaCrosse is a solid, well-built sedan with a refined V6 and a robust architecture, which supports the impression of dependable day-to-day use.

The main ownership risk for used buyers is that some listings may have electronic-system concerns or other wear-related issues, so a careful pre-purchase inspection matters.

What should I look for when buying a used 2017 Buick LaCrosse?

At 62.4% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

You should start with a vehicle-history report and then prioritize a thorough inspection of bodywork, electronics, and any signs of prior repair. Because owner feedback mentions electronic-system concerns and a few paint-quality issues, condition matters as much as mileage on this model.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: Base, Preferred, Essence, and Premium trims are offered, and the cheaper trims can leave out equipment such as automatic emergency braking capability that appears on better-equipped versions.
• Powertrain: The LaCrosse uses a 3.6-liter V6 with an 8-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive is standard with available all-wheel drive.
• Safety package: The car can be fitted with adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane-departure prevention, blind-spot information warning, a safety-alert seat, a back-seat reminder system, Teen Driver technology, and OnStar services.
• Infotainment: Buick’s IntelliLink system includes a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a responsive touchscreen, and logical menus.
• Fuel efficiency: The front-wheel-drive test car was rated at 25 mpg in combined driving by the EPA.

Which 2017 Buick LaCrosse trim should I buy?

The 2017 Buick LaCrosse is offered in 4 trim levels: Base, Preferred, Essence, and Premium.

Here's the short version:

• Base: This is the entry point, but the content makes clear that some desirable equipment is reserved for better-equipped versions, so it makes the most sense only if you want the lowest starting price.
• Preferred: This is the first trim that should give you a more balanced ownership experience, especially if you want a better mix of comfort, features, and value without stretching to the top end.
• Essence: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it sits in the middle of the lineup and should give you a stronger feature set without the Premium trim’s higher price.
• Premium: This is the one to choose if you want the most equipment and the most upscale feel, including the loaded-test-car experience described in the expert review.

The safety content also notes that the LaCrosse can be fitted with a long list of driver-assistance and collision-avoidance technologies, but some of those features are not standard on every trim.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2017 Buick LaCrosse?

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop with some leverage if you’re patient.

• Deal availability: 31.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 311 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 3.34% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 62.4% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $15,197, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2017 Buick LaCrosse's resale value?

The current average of $15,881 sits slightly below last year's $16,430.

That softer pricing suggests the model has already absorbed some depreciation, which can help future sellers if they buy at the right number. If you purchase near the lower end of the range, you may have a better chance of limiting your loss when it’s time to sell.

Vehicles with solid owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.38/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2017 Buick LaCrosse safe?

The 2017 Buick LaCrosse earns a five-star overall rating from NHTSA, with four-star ratings for front passenger protection in a frontal-impact collision and driver protection in a side-impact collision, and five-star ratings in the other NHTSA tests mentioned.

It earns an 8/10 safety score from our experts.

The LaCrosse can be equipped with adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane-departure prevention, blind-spot information warning, a safety-alert seat, a back-seat reminder system, Teen Driver technology, and OnStar services. The expert review also notes that the car’s crash-avoidance rating from IIHS is Basic, which is a useful caveat if safety is a top priority.

Should I buy a 2017 Buick LaCrosse or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2017 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2017 if:

• 31.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• At 62.4% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 3.34% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.38/5 — a solid satisfaction signal.
• The redesign makes the LaCrosse feel more premium and more broadly appealing than Buick’s older image, while the expert review says it can pleasantly surprise you on a familiar road.

The bottom line: If you want the redesigned 2017 LaCrosse’s stronger premium feel, broad feature set, and softened pricing, this is the year to target. If you’re especially price-sensitive, a nearby year may still make sense, but the 2017 is the better pick when you want the most modern version of this sedan’s comfort-and-tech formula.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.