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Used Buick LaCrosse: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Buick LaCrosse from 2010 to 2019, across 2 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $5,000 to $17,500), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2010–2019.
2017–2019 Buick LaCrosse
A refined, quiet large sedan with a smooth six-cylinder, a comfortable ride and a classy cabin.
Years to target: 2017–2019. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $14,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~95,000 |
| 2018 | $16,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~85,000 |
| 2019 | $17,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~75,000 |
Worth knowing
- Values drop quickly, which makes it a bargain, but parts and dealer support may thin out.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the Essence: it adds leather, heated front seats, remote start and blind-spot alerts over the Preferred. Apple CarPlay is standard across trims.
On the test drive
Make sure the automatic shifts smoothly and the stop-start system restarts cleanly. On a hybrid, ask for a battery health check.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: optional from 2017, never standard in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2017, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Avalon 2014–2016 · $14,000–$16,500
- Toyota Corolla 2017–2019 · $14,500–$17,000
- Toyota Prius 2018 · $17,000
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2010–2016 Buick LaCrosse
A quiet, comfortable large sedan with a plush interior and an available mild hybrid.
Years to target: 2010–2016. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $5,000* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~135,000 |
| 2011 | $5,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~125,000 |
| 2012 | $6,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~120,000 |
| 2013 | $6,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~110,000 |
| 2014 | $7,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~100,000 |
| 2015 | $8,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~95,000 |
| 2016 | $9,000* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~85,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- The 2.4-liter engine can burn oil, and rear visibility and trunk space are limited.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the CXL or later Leather group: it adds leather, heated front seats and remote start over the base model, and the 3.6-liter V6 is the stronger engine.
On the test drive
On 2.4-liter cars, check the oil level and ask about oil consumption. On a hybrid, ask for a battery health check.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: optional from 2014, never standard in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2014, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Camry 2010 · $7,500
- Acura TSX 2010 · $7,500
- Hyundai Genesis 2011 · $7,500
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.