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Used Buick Regal: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Buick Regal from 2011 to 2020, across 2 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $6,000 to $18,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2014–2020. Look harder at or skip 2011–2013.
2018–2020 Buick Regal
A practical liftback and wagon with a large cargo area and a smooth turbo engine.
Years to target: 2018–2020. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $14,500 | Target | Not rated | ~95,000 |
| 2019 | $16,500 | Target | Not rated | ~85,000 |
| 2020 | $18,000 | Target | Not rated | ~75,000 |
Worth knowing
- Sales were low and the model was dropped quickly, so parts and resale may be weaker.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the Essence: it adds leather, heated front seats, a power liftgate and more driver aids over the Preferred trims. The TourX wagon has standard AWD.
On the test drive
Make sure the nine-speed automatic shifts cleanly and listen for interior rattles. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: optional from 2018, never standard in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2018, 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 2017 · $14,500
- Honda Accord 2016–2017 · $14,500–$16,000
- Toyota Corolla 2017–2019 · $14,500–$17,000
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2011–2017 Buick Regal
A European-built sport sedan with solid handling and a sporty GS version.
Years to target: 2014–2017. Look harder at or skip: 2011–2013. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $6,000* | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~135,000 |
| 2012 | $6,500 | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~125,000 |
| 2013 | $7,000 | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~115,000 |
| 2014 | $7,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~110,000 |
| 2015 | $8,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~100,000 |
| 2016 | $9,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~90,000 |
| 2017 | $10,500* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~80,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- 2011: owner complaints spike (280, mostly the engine).
- 2012: owner complaints spike (92, mostly the visibility and wipers).
- 2013: owner complaints spike (91, mostly the visibility and wipers).
- Rear seat and trunk space are tight, and the 2.4-liter engine can burn oil.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for a 2.0-liter turbo, offered on Turbo, Premium and GS trims: it is far quicker than the base 2.4 or eAssist hybrid, and these trims add leather and heated seats.
On the test drive
Check the oil level on 2.4-liter cars and confirm the turbo builds boost smoothly. 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 2011 · $8,500
- Toyota Corolla 2011–2013 · $8,000–$9,500
- Acura TSX 2011 · $8,500
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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.