A 2014 Buick LaCrosse still asks 108% of what a 2019 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 91 sedans we price, that ranks #2, above the 52% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 4 (−35.8%), after which losses ease to about 11.8% a year. Mileage costs it 63%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 188 listings.
Buick LaCrosse value by year
The newest LaCrosse at under half the 2017 price is the 2015, with a median asking price of $6,995 (50% of it).
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $2,500 | $14,995 | 3 | |
| 2018 | $7,800 | $22,500 | 4 | |
| 2017 | $5,990 | $16,000 | 18 | |
| 2016 | $7,999 | $13,500 | 9 | |
| 2015 | $4,750 | $11,000 | 12 | |
| 2014 | $3,995 | $10,995 | 16 | |
| 2013 | $3,900 | $11,995 | 17 | |
| 2012 | $2,500 | $11,990 | 17 | |
| 2011 | $2,500 | $9,990 | 19 | |
| 2010 | $2,999 | $8,995 | 15 | |
| 2009 | $5,000 | $6,999 | 5 | |
| 2008 | $2,297 | $7,900 | 13 | |
| 2007 | $2,000 | $9,995 | 8 | |
| 2006 | $2,200 | $5,000 | 14 | |
| 2005 | $1,200 | $3,300 | 18 |
How the Buick LaCrosse depreciates
The newest Buick LaCrosse has a median asking price of $5,900; a 14-year-older one runs about $2,350 — roughly 60% lost over 14 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Buick LaCrosse hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Hyundai Elantra keeps 54%, the Nissan Altima 49% and the Kia Forte 56%, against 108% for the LaCrosse. The LaCrosse holds value better than the Hyundai Elantra, Nissan Altima and Kia Forte.
The Buick LaCrosse market right now
Adjust your Buick LaCrosse value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Buick LaCrosse about 63% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2017 Buick LaCrosse: a dealer trade-in offer is around $5,990, selling private-party nets about $14,000, and a lot asks near $16,000 — a $10,010 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the LaCrosse costs a median 16% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 6 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Buick LaCrosse price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $14,000 (11) | $14,639 (28) | +5% |
| 2016 | $8,350 (10) | $10,627 (26) | +27% |
| 2015 | $5,700 (16) | $9,974 (28) | +75% |
| 2014 | $8,950 (11) | $6,197 (32) | −31% |
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Buick LaCrosse value FAQ
How much is a Buick LaCrosse worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $2,350 to $14,000 across 15 model years. A 2017 is worth about $14,000, the median of 18 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Buick LaCrosse's value?
Among LaCrosses from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $18,990, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $4,700; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 63%.
Which Buick LaCrosse year is the best value?
The newest LaCrosse at under half the 2017 price is the 2015, with a median asking price of $6,995 (50% of it).
Is a Buick LaCrosse cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 16% more, across 6 recent model years in our listings.
Does the LaCrosse hold value better than the Hyundai Elantra?
Yes: over 5 years the LaCrosse keeps 108% of its value and the Hyundai Elantra 54%, by the median asking prices of the 2019 and 2014 model years.
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