Used Buick Cascada for Sale nearUrbandale, IA

How much does the Buick Cascada cost in today's market?

Used Buick Cascada prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Buick Cascada's current nationwide average price is $13,370, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $13,363 over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2016 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Buick Cascada a good car?

Yes — the Buick Cascada appeals to shoppers who want a stylish convertible with a comfortable cabin and an easygoing driving experience. The all-generations owner rating is 4.5/5 across every model year in the data. Owners repeatedly praise its beautiful styling, enjoyable driving feel, and roomy back seat, and they also value the convertible character and relaxed personality. Expert reviews rate the 2016 model among the highest across all years. The main trade-offs center on limited trunk space, outdated infotainment, and modest acceleration. 36.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Buick Cascada models reliable?

Owners consistently speak well of the Cascada's comfort, styling, and pleasant driving character, and the expert review data reinforces that it delivers a distinctive open-air experience with a roomy back seat. The overall ownership picture points to a car that can be satisfying if you value its design and cruising personality.

• Owners rate the Buick Cascada between 3 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk centers more on age-related wear, technology, and practicality than on the car's core appeal.

What should I look for when buying a used Buick Cascada?

Across all model years, at 62.4% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: standard safety features like antilock discs, traction and stability control, and a full suite of airbags including front-seat side and front knee
• Infotainment: smartphone integration for the 7-inch touchscreen
• Fuel efficiency: 20 mpg city/27 highway for a combined rating of 23 mpg

Which Buick Cascada trim should I buy?

The 2016 Buick Cascada offers these trims:

• Convertible: The best-value trim, with a power soft top, adaptive xenon headlights, remote engine start, heated 8-way leather power seats, dual-zone auto climate controls, heated mirrors, rear parking sensors, a rear-view camera, heated tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, 20-inch alloys, foglights, voice controls, and smartphone integration for the 7-inch touchscreen.
• Premium: Adds forward-collision and lane-departure warning, front and rear parking sensors, auto wipers, and interior air deflectors for shoppers who want the most equipment.

What Buick Cascada do most buyers choose?

The Buick Cascada years with the most listings are 2017, 2016, and 2018.

Higher-listing years tend to draw more shopper attention because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right color, mileage, and price. They also usually offer a stronger mix of availability and deal quality.

What is the Buick Cascada's resale value?

Used Cascada prices have moved lower, which can work in your favor if you're shopping for value. The drop shown here is a meaningful one, so buyers may find better entry pricing than they would have a year ago. The 2016 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Buick Cascada safe?

• 2016: 6/10

The Cascada comes with standard safety features like antilock discs, traction and stability control, and a full suite of airbags including front-seat side and front knee. For the safest used buy, the 2016 model posts the highest confirmed score of 6/10.

Should I buy a used Buick Cascada now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2016 model is at −9.98% versus a year ago.
• Deal availability: The 2016 model has 36.4% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2017 model has the most listings. The Buick Cascada offers a distinctive open-air cruising character with a roomy back seat and a stylish design.

If you're buying used today, the 2017 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

How does the 2016 Buick Cascada compare to the 2016 Ford Mustang?

Our experts score the 2016 Buick Cascada 6.2/10 and the 2016 Ford Mustang 7.5/10. The Cascada costs less on the used market and has a higher share of good and great deals, while the Mustang brings stronger performance and far more listings. If you want a relaxed convertible with a distinctive style and a more affordable price, the Cascada fits that brief; if you want more power and broader availability, the Mustang is the stronger pick.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.