Buick Lucerne vs. Buick LeSabre
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Buick Lucerne and Buick LeSabre 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 Lucerne and the Buick LeSabre.
When comparing the Buick Lucerne's and the Buick LeSabre's specifications and ratings, the Buick Lucerne has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Buick LeSabre has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Buick Lucerne's and the Buick LeSabre's specifications and ratings, the Buick LeSabre is a better car than the Buick Lucerne.
Pricing: A used 2011 Buick Lucerne ranges from $4,500 to $13,841 while a used 2005 Buick LeSabre is priced between $2,900 to $9,153.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Buick Lucerne’s base engine makes 227 horsepower, and the Buick LeSabre base engine makes 205 horsepower. The Lucerne is rated to deliver an average of 15 miles per gallon, while the LeSabre is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon. Both have a highway range of 486 miles. The Lucerne uses ethanol, gasoline, and the LeSabre uses gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
29730
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
70825
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
27130 - 121250
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
27450
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
8682
Price Range:
4500 - 13841
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
15062
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
8301 - 33628
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
51
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
111858
# Good or Great Deals:
12
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
5562
Price Range:
2900 - 9153
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
24
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
141387
# Good or Great Deals:
9
Buick Lucerne Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Buick LeSabre Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Buick Lucerne
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Buick LeSabre
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.1601033866135135
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.0
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.6 - 24.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.0343353704915694
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Buick Lucerne Rankings
Not yet available
Buick LeSabre Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Buick Lucerne Trim Levels
CX, CXL, CXL Premium, Super
Buick LeSabre Trim Levels
Custom, Limited
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
2 out of 5 Stars
2026 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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
227 hp @ 5700 rpm
Torque:
237 foot-lbs @ 3200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
205 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
230 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.9 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
13 / 20 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
306 / 486 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 27 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
324 / 486 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
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
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Bluetooth:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
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
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision 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
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision 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:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57 inches
Cargo Space:
17 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
108.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3735 lbs
Width:
73.8 inches
Height:
58 inches
Length:
203.2 inches
Wheelbase:
115.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3567 lbs
Width:
73.5 inches
Height:
57 inches
Length:
200 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/70R15
Exterior Colors
Beige
Sand Beige Metallic
Black
Black Onyx
Gold
Light Bronze Metallic
Gray
Cyber Gray Metallic
Red
Crystal Red Tintcoat
Silver
Quicksilver Metallic
White
White Diamond Tricoat / White Opal
Blue
Not available
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Cashmere Metallic
Black
Black Onyx / Steelmist Metallic
Gold
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Dark Garnet Metallic
Silver
Glacier Blue Metallic / Platinum Metallic
White
White Opal
Blue
Ming Blue Metallic
Green
Sagemist Metallic
Interior Colors
Brown
Cocoa / Cashmere
Gray
Titanium
Beige
Not available
Interior Colors
Brown
Not available
Gray
Graphite / Gray
Beige
Light Cashmere
