Buick LaCrosse vs. Dodge Charger

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Buick LaCrosse and Dodge Charger 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 Dodge Charger.

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

Pricing: A used 2019 Buick LaCrosse ranges from $17,644 to $30,104 while a used 2019 Dodge Charger is priced between $16,495 to $40,562.

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 Dodge Charger loses 39.1 percent of its value. This means the Dodge Charger retains 12.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Buick LaCrosse.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Buick LaCrosse is 8.4 out of 10 while the Dodge Charger's quality rating is 8.7 out of 10. This results in the Buick LaCrosse being ranked 1 out of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars and the Dodge Charger being ranked 2 out of 8 Best Large Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Buick LaCrosse is 7.8 out of 10. For the Dodge Charger the reliability rating is 8.1 out of 10. This gives the Dodge Charger 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 Dodge Charger base engine makes 292 horsepower. The LaCrosse is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 553 miles. The Charger is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 555 miles.This gives the Buick LaCrosse the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Dodge Charger the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are large cars, the Dodge Charger 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 LaCrosse has the advantage in the areas of front leg room and rear head room.

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