Used Buick LaCrosse for Sale nearGrand Island, NE

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 $11,987, and its year-round low is $11,450.12. That puts the model's current pricing near the lower end of its annual range, which can be useful if you're timing a purchase. Recently, prices have eased on the 2019 models, while other recent model years have held firm or risen.

Is the Buick LaCrosse a good car?

Yes — the Buick LaCrosse earns strong marks from owners across its run, and the all-generations owner rating is 4.56/5 across every model year in the data. Owners repeatedly praise its comfort, smooth ride, spacious cabin, and upscale feel, and many also highlight its quiet, relaxed character and useful features. Expert reviews reinforce that appeal with a premium presentation and a driving experience that feels more polished than you might expect.

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

The main trade-offs in the expert-reviewed years center on pricing, cabin materials, and some technology and control quirks, so you should weigh those against the LaCrosse's comfort-first strengths. 25.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Buick LaCrosse models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the LaCrosse as comfortable, smooth-riding, and well liked for its upscale cabin and everyday ease of use. Expert feedback for the newest reviewed year also points to a solid structure, refined power delivery, and a well-rounded driving experience.

• Owners rate the Buick LaCrosse between 4.14 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you verify condition carefully and choose a well-kept example with a clean history.

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

Across all model years, at 62.5% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

• Infotainment: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone projection capability, plus a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot connection and Buick's IntelliLink system.
• 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 starts the lineup and gives you the redesigned LaCrosse's premium look and feel, making it the value-oriented starting point.
• Preferred: This trim adds more equipment while staying close to the lineup's core comfort-and-style mission, making it a smart step up for shoppers who want more features without moving to the top end.
• Essence: A well-rounded choice that broadens equipment and is a strong candidate if you want a balanced mix of comfort and value.
• Premium: The top trim brings the most upscale presentation and the fullest equipment set, including the loaded test-car content described in the expert review.

What Buick LaCrosse do most buyers choose?

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

Those higher-volume years tend to be the easiest places to shop because you get more listings to compare and a better chance of finding the right color, mileage, and equipment mix. They also often become the default used picks for shoppers who want a broad selection without moving to the newest, priciest examples.

What is the Buick LaCrosse's resale value?

Most model years in this set are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. A couple of newer years are still edging upward, so the pricing picture is mixed rather than uniformly falling. The 2017 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2018, 2017, and 2016 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 or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2016 model is at −2.53% versus a year ago, and the 2015 model is at −7.91%.
• Deal availability: The 2016 model has 28.7% good and great deals, and the 2015 model has 25.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2016 model has the most listings at a current average price of $12,083. The Buick LaCrosse offers a calm, roomy cabin and a comfort-first driving character that make it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: the 3.6-liter V6 delivers 310 horsepower and 282 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
• Tech: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone projection capability, plus a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot connection.
• Safety: 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, and a back-seat reminder system.
• Starting price: pricing starts at $32,990.

If you're buying used today, the 2016 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2020 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.