Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A6

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Buick LaCrosse and Audi A6 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 Buick LaCrosse and the Audi A6.

In comparing the Buick LaCrosse's and the Audi A6's specifications and ratings, the Buick LaCrosse has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value and interior volume. The Audi A6 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Buick LaCrosse's and the Audi A6's specifications and ratings, the Buick LaCrosse is a better car than the Audi A6.

Pricing: A used 2019 Buick LaCrosse ranges from $17,644 to $30,104 while a used 2019 Audi A6 is priced between $24,785 to $38,000.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Buick LaCrosse loses 51.8 percent of its value and the Audi A6 loses 57.2 percent of its value. This means the Buick LaCrosse retains 5.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi A6.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Buick LaCrosse is 8.4 out of 10 while the Audi A6's quality rating is 8.4 out of 10. This results in the Buick LaCrosse being ranked 1 out of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars and the Audi A6 being ranked 6 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Buick LaCrosse is 7.8 out of 10. For the Audi A6 the reliability rating is 8.3 out of 10. This gives the Audi A6 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Buick LaCrosse.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Buick LaCrosse’s base engine makes 194 horsepower, and the Audi A6 base engine makes 248 horsepower. The LaCrosse is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 553 miles. The A6 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 618 miles.This gives the Buick LaCrosse the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Audi A6 the advantage in maximum range. The LaCrosse uses regular unleaded, and the A6 uses premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Buick LaCrosse has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Audi A6 has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and rear head room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Buick LaCrosse and the Audi A6 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.