2013 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2014 Buick LaCrosse
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2013 Buick LaCrosse and 2014 Buick LaCrosse contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2013 Buick LaCrosse and the 2014 Buick LaCrosse.
When we compare the 2013 Buick LaCrosse's and the 2014 Buick LaCrosse's specifications and ratings, the 2013 Buick LaCrosse has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2013 Buick LaCrosse and 2014 Buick LaCrosse have the same fuel efficiency, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2013 Buick LaCrosse's and the 2014 Buick LaCrosse's specifications and ratings, the 2013 Buick LaCrosse is a better car than the 2014 Buick LaCrosse.
Pricing: A used 2013 Buick LaCrosse ranges from $6,168 to $16,995 while a used 2014 Buick LaCrosse is priced between $7,995 to $18,221.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2013 Buick LaCrosse and the 2014 Buick LaCrosse both lose 51.8 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Buick LaCrosse is 8.4 out of 10. Buick LaCrosse is ranked 1 out of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Buick LaCrosse is 7.8 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2013 Buick LaCrosse and the 2014 Buick LaCrosse makes 182 horsepower. Both the LaCrosse and the LaCrosse are rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 569 miles. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings: The Buick LaCrosse has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$31,660
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$73,607
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$31,660 - $127,750
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$33,535
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$73,581
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$33,535 - $112,500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$11,600
Price Range:
$6,168 - $16,995
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$20,676
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$11,600 - $38,898
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
101
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
108,388
# Good or Great Deals:
26
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$13,476
Price Range:
$7,995 - $18,221
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$24,531
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$13,476 - $49,625
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
100
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
101,548
# Good or Great Deals:
34
Buick LaCrosse Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Buick LaCrosse Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2013 Buick LaCrosse
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2014 Buick LaCrosse
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
1.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.1 - 3.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
2.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
4.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.6 - 29.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.6 - 31.5
Buick LaCrosse Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 24Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
4 out of / 24Ranking
7 out of / 24Ranking
15 out of / 24Ranking
22 out of / 24Buick LaCrosse Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 24Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
4 out of / 24Ranking
7 out of / 24Ranking
15 out of / 24Ranking
22 out of / 24Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2013 Buick LaCrosse Trim Levels
Base, Leather, Premium 1, Premium 2, Touring
2014 Buick LaCrosse Trim Levels
Base, Leather, Premium I, Premium II
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
6 years / 70000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
182 hp @ 6700 rpm
Torque:
172 foot-lbs @ 4900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
182 hp @ 6700 rpm
Torque:
172 foot-lbs @ 4900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 36 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
395 / 569 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 36 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
395 / 569 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
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 Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
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:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Cargo Space:
10.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
101.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Cargo Space:
10.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3774 lbs
Width:
73.1 inches
Height:
59.2 inches
Length:
197 inches
Wheelbase:
111.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3756 lbs
Width:
73.1 inches
Height:
59.2 inches
Length:
196.9 inches
Wheelbase:
111.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/50R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/50R17
Exterior Colors
Beige
Champagne Silver Metallic
Black
Carbon Black Metallic
Blue
Atlantis Blue Metallic
Brown
Mocha Bronze Metallic
Gray
Storm Gray Metallic
Red
Crystal Red Tintcoat
Silver
Quicksilver Metallic
White
Summit White / White Diamond Tricoat
Purple
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Champagne Silver Metallic
Black
Carbon Black Metallic
Blue
Not available
Brown
Mocha Bronze Metallic
Gray
Atlantis Blue Metallic / Smoky Gray Metallic
Red
Crystal Red Tintcoat / Deep Garnet Metallic
Silver
Quicksilver Metallic
White
Summit White / White Diamond Tricoat
Purple
Midnight Amethyst Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Cashmere
Gray
Titanium
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Light Neutral
Gray
Not available
Black
Ebony
