For the same model year, dealers ask 40 points more than private sellers; NC is the cheapest state at -7% and MO the priciest at +32%.
Buick Lucerne price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | — | 18 | |
| 2010 | — | 5 | |
| 2009 | — | 17 | |
| 2008 | — | 10 | |
| 2007 | — | 23 | |
| 2006 | — | 16 |
For the 2007 model year, the Buick Lucerne has a median asking price of $3,900; the Chrysler 300C asks $4,500, the Ford Crown Victoria $3,500 and the Cadillac DTS $3,900. Only the Chrysler 300C asks more.
Dealer or private seller
On the Buick Lucerne the dealer markup works out at 40% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private seller | 153 | -6.4% | $4,054 |
| Dealer | 142 | +33.8% | $5,786 |
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2007 Lucerne, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 75–100k and 125–150k bands the asking price falls 32%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 75–100k miles | 10 | |
| 100–125k miles | 23 | |
| 125–150k miles | 20 |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Buick Lucerne asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is MO at +32%, cheapest NC at -7% — 39 points apart, which on a $4,500 car is roughly $1,746.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 12 | |
| OR | 20 | |
| CO | 26 | |
| FL | 31 | |
| NY | 16 | |
| OH | 13 | |
| MI | 17 | |
| CA | 13 | |
| MN | 26 | |
| MO | 14 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Buick Lucerne cost?
The median asking price is $4,500 across 333 live listings. A 2006 asks about $4,750 and a 2011 about $6,500. The most listed year is 2007, at $3,900.
Is a used Lucerne cheaper than a Chrysler 300C?
Yes. For the 2007 model year the Lucerne has a median asking price of $3,900 and the Chrysler 300C $4,500, so the Lucerne asks 13% less.
Is it cheaper to buy a Lucerne from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 33.8% above and private sellers 6.4% below, a gap of about $2,613 on a 2011 at $6,500.
How much value does a Lucerne lose per 25,000 miles?
About 10% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2007 Lucerne, measured from the 100–125k band to the 125–150k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Buick Lucerne valuation tool.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Lucerne?
Of the states with enough listings, NC asks least at -6.9% against the national median, and MO most at +31.9%. On the typical $4,500 Lucerne that spread is about $1,746.
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