Used Buick LaCrosse for Sale nearCutler, ME

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

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

The Buick LaCrosse's current nationwide average price is $11,745, and its nationwide average reached a low of $11,447 over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2017, 2018, and 2019 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Buick LaCrosse a good car?

Yes — the Buick LaCrosse earns strong marks from owners across its full run, and its appeal centers on comfort, a quiet ride, and a roomy, upscale cabin. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the LaCrosse for its smooth ride, spacious interior, and luxurious feel, and they also highlight its comfort-focused character and value as a used sedan. Expert reviews reinforce that same theme with praise for the car’s balanced design, refined driving experience, and well-equipped cabin.

Expert reviews rate the 2017 and 2014 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs in the expert-tested years center on pricing, cabin materials, and some technology and convenience details that keep the car from feeling fully premium in every respect.

26.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Buick LaCrosse models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the LaCrosse as comfortable, smooth-riding, and upscale, with strong praise for its spacious cabin and refined feel. Expert feedback for the newest tested year also points to a solid structure, pleasing driving dynamics, and a well-executed infotainment and safety package.

• Owners rate the Buick LaCrosse between 4.1 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, that combination points to a sedan that can be a reassuring long-term choice when you prioritize comfort and refinement.

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

Across all model years, at 60.1% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Full-speed-range adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane-departure prevention, blind-spot information warning, safety-alert seat, Teen Driver technology
• Infotainment: IntelliLink with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone projection capability
• Fuel efficiency: 25 mpg in combined driving

Which Buick LaCrosse trim should I buy?

The 2017 Buick LaCrosse offers these trims:

• Base: The entry trim gives you the LaCrosse’s core upscale cabin, smooth ride, and modern infotainment foundation.
• Preferred: A smart step up if you want a better-equipped value choice with more comfort and convenience content.
• Essence: A well-rounded trim that adds more premium feel and is a strong everyday pick.
• Premium: The top trim brings the fullest equipment set, including the most luxury-oriented features and available driver-assistance content.

What Buick LaCrosse do most buyers choose?

The Buick LaCrosse years with the most listings are 2016, 2017, and 2015.

These higher-volume years tend to be the easiest places to shop because you get more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price, mileage, and equipment mix. They also tend to be the years most shoppers cross-shop first when looking for a balance of value and availability.

What is the Buick LaCrosse's resale value?

The LaCrosse shows broad downward movement across the model years in this table, which is good news if you’re shopping used. The larger drops on some newer years create more room for value, while the smaller changes on older years suggest steadier pricing at the low end of the range.

The 2014, 2016, and 2017 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Buick LaCrosse safe?

• 2017: 8/10
• 2014: 8/10

For the safest used buy, the 2014 and 2017 models both post the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used Buick LaCrosse now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2018 model is at −6.83% versus a year ago, and the 2017 model is at −4.49%.
• Deal availability: The 2018 model has 31.1% good and great deals, and the 2017 model has 30.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2016 model has the most listings at a current average price of $12,001. The Buick LaCrosse offers a quiet ride, a roomy cabin, and a comfortable, upscale feel that make it especially appealing as a used sedan.

If you're buying used today, the 2016 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

How does the 2016 Buick LaCrosse compare to the 2016 Chevrolet Impala?

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.