Buick LaCrosse vs. Lincoln MKS
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Buick LaCrosse and Lincoln MKS 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 Lincoln MKS.
When we compare the Buick LaCrosse's and the Lincoln MKS's specifications and ratings, the Buick LaCrosse has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Lincoln MKS has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Buick LaCrosse's and the Lincoln MKS's specifications and ratings, the Lincoln MKS is a better car than the Buick LaCrosse.
Pricing: A used 2016 Buick LaCrosse ranges from $9,869 to $20,998 while a used 2016 Lincoln MKS is priced between $8,295 to $21,458.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Buick LaCrosse’s base engine makes 304 horsepower, and the Lincoln MKS base engine makes 305 horsepower. The LaCrosse is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 518 miles. The MKS is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 494 miles. This gives the Buick LaCrosse the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lincoln MKS. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Lincoln MKS has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Buick LaCrosse, a large car, has the advantage in the area of 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:
$31,065
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$78,863
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$31,065 - $121,550
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$39,010
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$15,446
Price Range:
$9,869 - $20,998
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$30,744
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$15,446 - $59,107
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
70
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
98,792
# Good or Great Deals:
29
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$15,301
Price Range:
$8,295 - $21,458
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
15
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
77,664
# Good or Great Deals:
7
Buick LaCrosse Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Lincoln MKS 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):
3.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
1.4 - 6.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
2.1%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lincoln MKS
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
38.2%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.5 - 35.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1
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 / 24Lincoln MKS Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Buick LaCrosse Trim Levels
Base, Leather, Premium I, Premium II, Sport Touring
Lincoln MKS Trim Levels
Base, EcoBoost
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:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
304 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque:
264 foot-lbs @ 5300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.078 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
305 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
280 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.073 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):
18 / 28 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
333 / 518 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 26 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
323 / 494 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Cargo Space:
13.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
101.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Cargo Space:
19.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
105.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3895 lbs
Width:
73.1 inches
Height:
59.2 inches
Length:
196.9 inches
Wheelbase:
111.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4204 lbs
Width:
85.5 inches
Height:
61.6 inches
Length:
205.6 inches
Wheelbase:
112.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/45R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Blue
Dark Sapphire Blue Metallic
Silver
Quicksilver Metallic
White
Summit White
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Velvet
Blue
Not available
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
Beige
Platinum Dune Metallic Tri-Coat
Brown
Bronze Fire Metallic Tri-Coat / Java
Gray
Guard / Luxe / Magnetic
Red
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal Black
Beige
Light Dune
Brown
Hazelnut
