Used Buick LaCrosse for Sale nearWest Suffield, CT

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 $11,753, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $11,450 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 owner approval across its model years, and the all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the LaCrosse for its comfort, smooth ride, spacious cabin, and upscale feel. Many also highlight its quiet cruising character and the way it blends luxury touches with everyday usability.

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

The main trade-offs in expert reviews center on pricing, interior materials in some versions, and the way some equipment packages push the car higher than many shoppers expect.

25.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Buick LaCrosse models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the LaCrosse’s comfort, smooth ride, and upscale cabin as its core strengths. Across the model years, it also earns praise for spaciousness and a refined driving feel.

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

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable when you choose a well-kept example with a clean history and a strong maintenance record.

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

Across all model years, at 61.2% 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, and OnStar subscription services.
• Infotainment: Buick 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 starts the lineup and gives you the redesigned LaCrosse’s core comfort, style, and upscale feel.
• Preferred: A strong value choice that adds more equipment while staying close to the heart of the lineup.
• Essence: A well-equipped middle trim that balances comfort and features for many shoppers.
• Premium: The top trim brings the most equipment, including the loaded test car’s available luxury and driver-assistance content.

What Buick LaCrosse do most buyers choose?

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

The highest-volume years tend to be the most popular because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price and condition. They also usually sit in the sweet spot between newer features and lower used-car pricing.

What is the Buick LaCrosse's resale value?

Most LaCrosse model years are showing lower prices than a year ago, which is good news if you’re shopping used. The sharpest drop is especially notable on one of the older model years, while the smaller declines on the remaining years suggest a more measured slide in value. Overall, the pattern favors buyers who want to enter the market after prices have already softened.

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 −7.46% versus a year ago, and the 2017 model is at −4.21%.
• Deal availability: The 2018 model has 26.6% good and great deals, and the 2017 model has 26.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2016 model has the most listings at a current average price of $12,149. The Buick LaCrosse offers a quiet ride, a roomy cabin, and a comfortable, upscale character that makes it easy to live with every day.

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 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.