Buick LaCrosse vs. Buick Verano
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Buick LaCrosse and Buick Verano 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 Buick Verano.
When comparing the Buick LaCrosse's and the Buick Verano's specifications and ratings, the Buick LaCrosse has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. The Buick Verano has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the Buick LaCrosse's and the Buick Verano's specifications and ratings, the Buick LaCrosse is a better car than the Buick Verano.
Pricing: A used 2017 Buick LaCrosse ranges from $13,591 to $24,303 while a used 2017 Buick Verano is priced between $7,815 to $16,990.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Buick LaCrosse’s base engine makes 310 horsepower, and the Buick Verano base engine makes 180 horsepower. The LaCrosse is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 490 miles. The Verano is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 484 miles. This gives the Buick LaCrosse the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Buick Verano. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Buick LaCrosse has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Buick Verano has the advantage in the area of rear head room. The Buick LaCrosse and Buick Verano are comparable in regards to front leg room.
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:
$32,065
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$78,706
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$32,065 - $131,400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$21,065
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$39,910
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$21,065 - $64,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$19,096
Price Range:
$13,591 - $24,303
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$36,347
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$17,962 - $68,918
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
151
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
74,976
# Good or Great Deals:
68
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$12,380
Price Range:
$7,815 - $16,990
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$22,554
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$12,380 - $46,213
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
29
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
91,065
# Good or Great Deals:
13
Buick LaCrosse Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Buick Verano Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Buick LaCrosse
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
4.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.7 - 7.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
2.1%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Buick Verano
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
4.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
1.7 - 7.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
5%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
1.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.6 - 28.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.9 - 9
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 Verano Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel
Buick LaCrosse Trim Levels
Base, Essence, Preferred, Premium
Buick Verano Trim Levels
Base, Leather Group, Sport Touring
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
310 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque:
268 foot-lbs @ 5200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.086 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
180 hp @ 6700 rpm
Torque:
171 foot-lbs @ 4900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
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):
21 / 31 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
332 / 490 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 31 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
328 / 484 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.6 inches
Cargo Space:
15 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
100.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.9 inches
Cargo Space:
14.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
95.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3598 lbs
Width:
73.5 inches
Height:
57.5 inches
Length:
197.5 inches
Wheelbase:
114.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3300 lbs
Width:
71.4 inches
Height:
58.1 inches
Length:
183.9 inches
Wheelbase:
105.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/50R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/50R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Onyx
Gray
Graphite Gray Metallic / Pepperdust Metallic
Green
Dark Forest Green Metallic
Silver
Quicksilver Metallic
White
Summit White
Exterior Colors
Black
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Silver
Quicksilver Metallic
White
Summit White
Interior Colors
Beige
Light Neutral w/ Dark Brown Accents
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Gray
Medium Titanium