Buick LaCrosse vs. Hyundai Azera
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Buick LaCrosse and Hyundai Azera 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 Hyundai Azera.
When comparing the Buick LaCrosse's and the Hyundai Azera's specifications and ratings, the Buick LaCrosse has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The Hyundai Azera has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Buick LaCrosse's and the Hyundai Azera's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2017 Buick LaCrosse ranges from $13,591 to $24,303 while a used 2017 Hyundai Azera is priced between $12,348 to $21,952.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Buick LaCrosse’s base engine makes 310 horsepower, and the Hyundai Azera base engine makes 293 horsepower. The LaCrosse is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 490 miles. The Azera is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 518 miles.This gives the Buick LaCrosse the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Hyundai Azera the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai Azera has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, and cargo space. The Buick LaCrosse has the advantage in the areas of rear shoulder room and rear 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:
$34,100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
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:
124
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
76,179
# Good or Great Deals:
29
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$16,978
Price Range:
$12,348 - $21,952
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
8
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
88,065
# Good or Great Deals:
4
Buick LaCrosse Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Hyundai Azera 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 Hyundai Azera
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
4.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
6.6%
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:
1.9
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
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 / 24Hyundai Azera Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Buick LaCrosse Trim Levels
Base, Essence, Preferred, Premium
Hyundai Azera Trim Levels
Base, Limited
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:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
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:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
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:
293 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
255 foot-lbs @ 5200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.080 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:
3.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 28 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
370 / 518 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:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
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:
Standard
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:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
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:
40.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Cargo Space:
16.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
107.0 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:
3684 lbs
Width:
73.2 inches
Height:
57.9 inches
Length:
193.7 inches
Wheelbase:
112 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.4 inches
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:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/45R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Onyx
Gray
Graphite Gray Metallic / Pepperdust Metallic
Green
Dark Forest Green Metallic
Silver
Quicksilver Metallic
White
Summit White
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Eclipse Black / Nocturne Black
Gray
Pewter Gray Metallic
Green
Not available
Silver
Ion Silver / Starlight Silver
White
Diamond White Pearl / Hyper White
Brown
Moroccan Pearl
Red
Venetian Red Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Light Neutral w/ Dark Brown Accents
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Camel
Black
Graphite Black
