Used Buick LaCrosse for Sale nearMonroeville, IN

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 $11,741, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $11,455 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 4.56/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the LaCrosse for its smooth ride, spacious interior, and premium-feeling design. Many also highlight its comfort-first character and the way it delivers a relaxed, upscale driving experience.

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

The main trade-offs center on technology quirks, some cabin materials, and the price premium that comes with the car’s upscale positioning.

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

Are Buick LaCrosse models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Buick LaCrosse as a comfortable, smooth-riding sedan with a premium feel, and expert commentary reinforces its solid structure and refined driving character. Across the model years, the strongest themes are comfort, spaciousness, and an upscale cabin 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 maintenance history and choose a well-kept example, especially since the car’s appeal is strongest when its comfort and electronics are in good working order.

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

Across all model years, at 60.8% 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, back-seat reminder system, and Teen Driver technology.
• Infotainment: Buick IntelliLink with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone projection capability, plus a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot connection.
• Fuel efficiency: According to the EPA, my front-wheel-drive (FWD) test car should have gotten 25 mpg in combined driving, but it averaged 23.2 mpg on my evaluation loop.

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 core comfort-and-style character.
• Preferred: A step up for shoppers who want more equipment while staying close to the lineup’s value sweet spot.
• Essence: A well-rounded choice that adds more upscale appeal and suits buyers who want a richer feature mix.
• Premium: The top trim brings the most equipment, including the loaded test car’s available comfort and driver-assistance features.

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 draw the most attention because they give you more inventory to compare and a wider spread of prices and conditions. That usually makes it easier to find a trim and mileage combination that fits your budget.

What is the Buick LaCrosse's resale value?

Most LaCrosse model years are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The sharpest drops are concentrated in the newer examples, while the older years are changing only slightly.

The 2014 and 2016 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

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

The 2017 LaCrosse includes full-speed-range adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane-departure prevention, blind-spot information warning, and Teen Driver technology.

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 −9.38% versus a year ago, and the 2017 model is at −4.89%.
• Deal availability: The 2018 model has 31.3% good and great deals, and the 2017 model has 28.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2016 model has the most listings at a current average price of $12,186. The Buick LaCrosse offers a roomy cabin and a quiet, comfort-first driving experience 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.