2009 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2009 Ford Taurus
When comparing the 2009 Buick LaCrosse's and the 2009 Ford Taurus's specifications and ratings, the 2009 Buick LaCrosse has the advantage in the areas of reliability and overall quality score. The 2009 Ford Taurus has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, resale value, interior volume and base engine power. The 2009 Buick LaCrosse and 2009 Ford Taurus have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2009 Buick LaCrosse's and the 2009 Ford Taurus's specifications and ratings, the 2009 Ford Taurus is a better car than the 2009 Buick LaCrosse.
2009 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2009 Ford Taurus Pricing
A used 2009 Buick LaCrosse ranges from $3,992 to $12,483 while a used 2009 Ford Taurus is priced between $2,998 to $10,725.
2009 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2009 Ford Taurus Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2009 Buick LaCrosse loses 54.4 percent of its value and the 2009 Ford Taurus loses 52.7 percent of its value. This means the 2009 Ford Taurus retains 1.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2009 Buick LaCrosse.
2009 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2009 Ford Taurus Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Buick LaCrosse is 8.5 out of 10 while the Ford Taurus' quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Buick LaCrosse being ranked 1 out of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars and the Ford Taurus being ranked 5 out of 8 Best Large Cars.
2009 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2009 Ford Taurus Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Buick LaCrosse is 8.2 out of 10. For the Ford Taurus the reliability rating is 8.1 out of 10. This gives the Buick LaCrosse a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford Taurus.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2009 Buick LaCrosse’s base engine makes 200 horsepower, and the 2009 Ford Taurus base engine makes 263 horsepower. Both the LaCrosse and the Taurus are rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 490 and 574 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison
While both models are large cars, the 2009 Ford Taurus has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2009 Buick LaCrosse has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2009 Buick LaCrosse and the 2009 Ford Taurus have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
3992 - 12483
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.543773
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
2998 - 10725
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.526541
Buick LaCrosse Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.531538 / 10
Reliability:
8.194616 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Ford Taurus Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.067283 / 10
Reliability:
8.101849 / 10
Retained Value:
6.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Buick LaCrosse Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 24Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
5 out of / 24Ranking
5 out of / 24Ranking
14 out of / 24Ranking
22 out of / 24Ford Taurus Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
3 out of / 4Ranking
4 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
7 out of / 8Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2009 Buick LaCrosse Trim Levels
CX, CXL, Super
2009 Ford Taurus Trim Levels
Limited, SE, SE Fleet, SEL
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
200 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
230 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
263 hp @ 6250 rpm
Torque:
249 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 28 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
298 / 490 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 28 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
369 / 574 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57 inches
Cargo Space:
16 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
99.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Cargo Space:
21.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
108.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3495 lbs
Width:
73 inches
Height:
57.4 inches
Length:
198.1 inches
Wheelbase:
110.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3741 lbs
Width:
82.9 inches
Height:
61.5 inches
Length:
201.8 inches
Wheelbase:
112.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/60R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/60R17