2018 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2018 Lincoln MKZ

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Buick LaCrosse and 2018 Lincoln MKZ 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 2018 Buick LaCrosse and the 2018 Lincoln MKZ.

In comparing the 2018 Buick LaCrosse's and the 2018 Lincoln MKZ's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Buick LaCrosse has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. The 2018 Lincoln MKZ has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Buick LaCrosse's and the 2018 Lincoln MKZ's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Lincoln MKZ is a better car than the 2018 Buick LaCrosse.

Pricing: A used 2018 Buick LaCrosse ranges from $13,815 to $25,998 while a used 2018 Lincoln MKZ is priced between $15,945 to $26,993.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2018 Buick LaCrosse loses 51.8 percent of its value and the 2018 Lincoln MKZ loses 51 percent of its value. This means the 2018 Lincoln MKZ retains 0.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2018 Buick LaCrosse.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Buick LaCrosse is 8.4 out of 10 while the Lincoln MKZ's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Buick LaCrosse being ranked 1 out of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars and the Lincoln MKZ being ranked 3 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Buick LaCrosse is 7.8 out of 10. For the Lincoln MKZ the reliability rating is 8.5 out of 10. This gives the Lincoln MKZ a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Buick LaCrosse.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2018 Buick LaCrosse’s base engine makes 194 horsepower, and the 2018 Lincoln MKZ base engine makes 245 horsepower. The LaCrosse is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 553 miles. The MKZ is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 512 miles. This gives the 2018 Buick LaCrosse the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2018 Lincoln MKZ. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The 2018 Buick LaCrosse, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The 2018 Lincoln MKZ, a midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room cargo space. The 2018 Buick LaCrosse and 2018 Lincoln MKZ are comparable in regards to front shoulder room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2018 Buick LaCrosse and the 2018 Lincoln MKZ have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.