2016 Ford Taurus vs. 2016 Buick LaCrosse
When comparing the 2016 Ford Taurus's and the 2016 Buick LaCrosse's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Ford Taurus has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, resale value and interior volume. The 2016 Buick LaCrosse has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2016 Ford Taurus's and the 2016 Buick LaCrosse's specifications and ratings, the 2016 Buick LaCrosse is a better car than the 2016 Ford Taurus.
2016 Ford Taurus vs. 2016 Buick LaCrosse Pricing
A used 2016 Ford Taurus ranges from $8,990 to $22,995 while a used 2016 Buick LaCrosse is priced between $10,999 to $22,998.
2016 Ford Taurus vs. 2016 Buick LaCrosse Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2016 Ford Taurus loses 52.7 percent of its value and the 2016 Buick LaCrosse loses 54.4 percent of its value. This means the 2016 Ford Taurus retains 1.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2016 Buick LaCrosse.
2016 Ford Taurus vs. 2016 Buick LaCrosse Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Taurus is 8.1 out of 10 while the Buick LaCrosse's quality rating is 8.5 out of 10. This results in the Ford Taurus being ranked 5 out of 8 Best Large Cars and the Buick LaCrosse being ranked 1 out of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars.
2016 Ford Taurus vs. 2016 Buick LaCrosse Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Taurus is 8.1 out of 10. For the Buick LaCrosse the reliability rating is 8.2 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 2016 Ford Taurus’s base engine makes 288 horsepower, and the 2016 Buick LaCrosse base engine makes 304 horsepower. The Taurus is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 513 miles. The LaCrosse is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 518 miles. This gives the 2016 Buick LaCrosse the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2016 Ford Taurus. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison
While both models are large cars, the 2016 Ford Taurus has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The 2016 Buick LaCrosse has the advantage in the area of rear leg room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2016 Ford Taurus and the 2016 Buick LaCrosse have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
8990 - 22995
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.526541
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
10999 - 22998
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.543773
Ford Taurus Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.067283 / 10
Reliability:
8.101849 / 10
Retained Value:
6.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Buick LaCrosse Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.531538 / 10
Reliability:
8.194616 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Ford 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 / 8Buick 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 / 24Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2016 Ford Taurus Trim Levels
Limited, Police Interceptor, SE, SEL, SHO
2016 Buick LaCrosse Trim Levels
Base, Leather, Premium I, Premium II, Sport Touring
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 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
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:
288 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
254 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.073 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
304 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque:
264 foot-lbs @ 5300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.078 hp per pound
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 / 27 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
342 / 513 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.6 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 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
333 / 518 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
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 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Cargo Space:
20.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
102.2 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:
13.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
101.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3969 lbs
Width:
85.7 inches
Height:
60.7 inches
Length:
202.9 inches
Wheelbase:
112.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3895 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:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/55R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/55R17