A 2000 Buick LeSabre still asks 205% of what a 2005 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 60 sedans we price, that ranks #6, above the 74% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 6 (−45.1%). Calculated from 92 listings.
Buick LeSabre value by year
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | $1,200 | $3,250 | 10 | |
| 2004 | $1,000 | $5,550 | 22 | |
| 2003 | $1,500 | $6,995 | 9 | |
| 2002 | $2,500 | $6,000 | 11 | |
| 2001 | $1,400 | $7,995 | 7 | |
| 2000 | $1,000 | $4,995 | 5 | |
| 1999 | $1,900 | $4,000 | 5 | |
| 1998 | $2,500 | $3,699 | 3 | |
| 1997 | $2,995 | $5,500 | 5 | |
| 1996 | $1,650 | $4,000 | 4 | |
| 1995 | $1,995 | $4,500 | 5 | |
| 1993 | $3,000 | $3,500 | 3 | |
| 1992 | $4,499 | $4,499 | 3 |
How the Buick LeSabre depreciates
The newest Buick LeSabre has a median asking price of $2,000; a 13-year-older one runs about $4,499 — roughly -125% lost over 13 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Buick LeSabre hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Hyundai Sonata keeps 82%, the Ford Taurus 60% and the Buick Park Avenue 121%, against 205% for the LeSabre. The LeSabre holds value better than the Hyundai Sonata, Ford Taurus and Buick Park Avenue.
The Buick LeSabre market right now
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Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2005 Buick LeSabre: a dealer trade-in offer is around $1,200, selling private-party nets about $2,000, and a lot asks near $3,250 — a $2,050 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the LeSabre costs a median 36% 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 LeSabre price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | $3,405 (24) | $4,880 (19) | +43% |
| 2004 | $3,500 (29) | $4,495 (17) | +28% |
| 2003 | $2,600 (35) | $4,480 (13) | +72% |
| 2002 | $4,500 (19) | $3,899 (9) | −13% |
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Buick LeSabre value FAQ
How much is a Buick LeSabre worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $2,000 to $4,700 across 13 model years. A 2005 is worth about $2,000, the median of 10 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Buick LeSabre's value?
Among LeSabres from the last eight model years, those with 40,000 to 100,000 miles ask a median $4,488, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $2,650.
Is a Buick LeSabre cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 36% more, across 6 recent model years in our listings.
Does the LeSabre hold value better than the Hyundai Sonata?
Yes: over 5 years the LeSabre keeps 205% of its value and the Hyundai Sonata 82%, by the median asking prices of the 2005 and 2000 model years.
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