For the same model year, dealers ask 44 points more than private sellers; CA is the cheapest state at +7% and TX the priciest at +69%.
Buick LeSabre price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | — | 13 | |
| 2004 | — | 17 | |
| 2003 | — | 9 | |
| 2002 | — | 14 | |
| 2001 | — | 8 | |
| 2000 | — | 9 | |
| 1999 | — | 5 | |
| 1995 | — | 5 |
Dealer or private seller
On the Buick LeSabre the dealer markup works out at 44% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private seller | 165 | +10.5% | $3,279 |
| Dealer | 87 | +54.5% | $4,421 |
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2003 LeSabre, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 100–125k and 125–150k bands the asking price falls 13%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 100–125k miles | 11 | |
| 125–150k miles | 18 |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Buick LeSabre asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is TX at +69%, cheapest CA at +7% — 61 points apart, which on a $3,500 car is roughly $2,146.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 26 | |
| OR | 16 | |
| WA | 34 | |
| MN | 33 | |
| FL | 12 | |
| TX | 15 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Buick LeSabre cost?
The median asking price is $3,500 across 287 live listings. A 1995 asks about $3,500 and a 2005 about $2,995. The most listed year is 2004, at $2,200. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Buick LeSabre valuation tool.
Is it cheaper to buy a LeSabre from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 54.5% above and private sellers 10.5% above, a gap of about $1,318 on a 2005 at $2,995.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a LeSabre?
Of the states with enough listings, CA asks least at +7.2% against the national median, and TX most at +68.5%. On the typical $3,500 LeSabre that spread is about $2,146.
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