A 2006 Buick Lucerne still asks 71% of what a 2011 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 73 sedans we price, that ranks #39, below the 72% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 1 (−23.2%), after which losses ease to about 16.2% a year. Calculated from 92 listings.
Buick Lucerne value by year
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $2,000 | $9,950 | 19 | |
| 2010 | $1,200 | $8,850 | 7 | |
| 2009 | $2,300 | $6,950 | 17 | |
| 2008 | $2,000 | $7,599 | 12 | |
| 2007 | $2,000 | $6,500 | 21 | |
| 2006 | $3,500 | $7,900 | 16 |
How the Buick Lucerne depreciates
The newest Buick Lucerne has a median asking price of $6,500; a 5-year-older one runs about $4,600 — roughly 29% lost over 5 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Buick Lucerne hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Dodge Charger keeps 64%, the Chrysler 300 72% and the Hyundai Sonata 85%, against 71% for the Lucerne. The Lucerne holds value better than the Dodge Charger, but not the Chrysler 300 and Hyundai Sonata.
The Buick Lucerne market right now
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Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2011 Buick Lucerne: a dealer trade-in offer is around $2,000, selling private-party nets about $6,500, and a lot asks near $9,950 — a $7,950 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Lucerne costs a median 37% 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 Lucerne price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $4,900 (21) | $6,999 (27) | +43% |
| 2010 | $4,700 (13) | $4,995 (7) | +6% |
| 2009 | $3,600 (21) | $5,995 (21) | +67% |
| 2008 | $3,500 (19) | $5,973 (28) | +71% |
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Buick Lucerne value FAQ
How much is a Buick Lucerne worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $3,500 to $6,500 across 6 model years. A 2011 is worth about $6,500, the median of 19 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Buick Lucerne's value?
Among Lucernes from the last eight model years, those with 40,000 to 100,000 miles ask a median $7,448, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $2,999.
Is a Buick Lucerne cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 37% more, across 6 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Lucerne hold value better than the Dodge Charger?
Yes: over 5 years the Lucerne keeps 71% of its value and the Dodge Charger 64%, by the median asking prices of the 2011 and 2006 model years.
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