A 2011 Buick Lucerne averages $5,950 today, with most selling between $2,800 and $9,950. ForCar prices the Buick Lucerne from real US listings across 6 model years ($3,800–$5,950) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2006 Buick Lucerne still asks 67% of what a 2011 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 70 sedans we price, that ranks #42, below the 71% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 1 (−21%), after which losses ease to about 15.1% a year. Calculated from 149 listings.
Buick Lucerne value by year
What a Buick Lucerne is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $2,800 | $9,950 | 25 | |
| 2010 | $1,500 | $6,789 | 8 | |
| 2009 | $3,150 | $11,995 | 27 | |
| 2008 | $2,500 | $7,990 | 25 | |
| 2007 | $2,900 | $6,900 | 40 | |
| 2006 | $2,995 | $7,995 | 24 |
How the Buick Lucerne depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Buick Lucerne loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Buick Lucerne averages $5,950; a 5-year-older one runs about $4,000 — roughly 33% lost over 5 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Buick Lucerne hold value better than its rivals?
Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2011 price a 2006 car still asks. Higher is better — the Buick Lucerne sits at #42 of 70, against a class median of 71%.
The Buick Lucerne market right now
What the market asks for a Buick Lucerne at each model year — the median of 398 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Buick Lucerne value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Buick Lucerne is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Buick Lucerne has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges — compare with current used-market prices across all models.
For a 2011 Buick Lucerne: a dealer trade-in offer is around $2,800, selling private-party nets about $5,950, and a lot asks near $9,950 — a $7,150 spread on the same car.
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Buick Lucerne value FAQ
How much is a Buick Lucerne worth?
A 2011 Buick Lucerne averages $5,950 today (roughly $2,800–$9,950). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the Buick Lucerne value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the Buick Lucerne value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Buick Lucerne from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Buick Lucerne year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free Buick Lucerne Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Buick Lucernes are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.
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