For the same model year, dealers ask 28 points more than private sellers; NY is the cheapest state at -3% and NE the priciest at +33%.
Buick LaCrosse price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | — | 17 | |
| 2016 | — | 12 | |
| 2015 | — | 15 | |
| 2014 | — | 15 | |
| 2013 | — | 16 | |
| 2012 | — | 18 | |
| 2011 | — | 20 | |
| 2010 | — | 19 | |
| 2009 | — | 9 | |
| 2008 | — | 13 | |
| 2007 | — | 11 | |
| 2006 | — | 17 | |
| 2005 | — | 16 |
For the 2017 model year, the Buick LaCrosse has a median asking price of $14,000; the Cadillac CTS asks $14,800 and the Ford Fusion $7,999. Only the Cadillac CTS asks more.
Dealer or private seller
On the Buick LaCrosse the dealer markup works out at 28% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 317 | +17.5% | $7,913 |
| Private seller | 278 | -10.0% | $5,207 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 536 | +4.7% | $6,583 |
| Rebuilt | 26 | +6.8% | $7,634 |
| Salvage | 19 | -27.5% | $5,421 |
Branded titles are harder to insure, finance and resell, so check the exact car first: run its VIN against the records.
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2011 LaCrosse, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 75–100k and 150–175k bands the asking price falls 44%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 75–100k miles | 12 | |
| 100–125k miles | 10 | |
| 125–150k miles | 13 | |
| 150–175k miles | 13 |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Buick LaCrosse asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is NE at +33%, cheapest NY at -3% — 36 points apart, which on a $5,900 car is roughly $2,124.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 28 | |
| FL | 50 | |
| PA | 26 | |
| CO | 18 | |
| WA | 36 | |
| NC | 17 | |
| OR | 22 | |
| MN | 42 | |
| MA | 17 | |
| NE | 15 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Buick LaCrosse cost?
The median asking price is $5,900 across 695 live listings. A 2005 asks about $2,400 and a 2017 about $14,000. The most listed year is 2011, at $4,450. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Buick LaCrosse valuation tool.
Is a used LaCrosse cheaper than a Cadillac CTS?
Yes. For the 2017 model year the LaCrosse has a median asking price of $14,000 and the Cadillac CTS $14,800, so the LaCrosse asks 5% less.
Is it cheaper to buy a LaCrosse from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 17.5% above and private sellers 10.0% below, a gap of about $3,850 on a 2017 at $14,000.
How much less is a rebuilt-title LaCrosse worth?
In our 26 listings it is not a discount: rebuilt-title cars ask 7% more than the median for their model year.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a LaCrosse?
Of the states with enough listings, NY asks least at -3.3% against the national median, and NE most at +32.7%. On the typical $5,900 LaCrosse that spread is about $2,124.
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