Trim Report

Buick LaCrosse Preferred2005

Includes:LACROSSE|Preferred
$8,000
Starting From
10
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 10 active dealer listings as of

Min $8,000
Max $22,686
From $8,000
Fresh

Preferred Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$2,300
$2K–$10K
21 listings132,143 avg miles
Avenir
From$13,998
8 listings|$14K–$25K
CX
From$1,500
53 listings|$2K–$15K
CXL
From$1,500
114 listings|$2K–$14K
CXS
From$3,700
33 listings|$4K–$11K
Essence
From$1,700
86 listings|$2K–$29K
Leather
From$1,200
163 listings|$1K–$21K
Preferred
From$8,000
10 listings|$8K–$23K
Premium
From$600
170 listings|$600–$26K
Sport Touring
From$8,499
7 listings|$8K–$17K
Touring
From$4,975
10 listings|$5K–$12K

2005 Buick LaCrosse Preferred Pricing

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Where to Find Buick LaCrosse Preferred

Location data for all 2005 Buick LaCrosse trims combined

40States

Illinois has the most inventory at 8%, with options spread across 40 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

Buick LaCrosse Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2005 Buick LaCrosse trims

Elevated

With 2 recalls and 314 complaints, the 2005 Buick LaCrosse rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

2
Recalls
314
Complaints
7
Crashes
6
Fires
Recall Findings
15V5190002015-14-08
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.

Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

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05V1560002005-20-04
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CLIP THAT SECURES THE BRAKE PUSHROD TO THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM PIN COULD HAVE BEEN BENT WHEN IT WAS INSTALLED. A BENT CLIP MAY COME OFF, ALLOWING THE BRAKE BOOSTER PUSHROD TO SEPARATE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL.

PUSHING ON THE PEDAL WILL NOT APPLY THE BRAKES AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2005 Buick LaCrosse's biggest weak point? EXTERIOR LIGHTING. It leads 314 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Exterior Lighting69
02Electrical System46
03Steering34
04Air Bags25
05Service Brakes, Hydraulic11
314 total across 1 model years (2005–2005)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Buick LaCrosse Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2005 Buick LaCrosse trims

20–21mpg combined
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17-18city
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25-27hwy
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$2,100-$2,200/yr

Fuel economy for the 2005 Buick LaCrosse ranges from 20 to 21 MPG combined across 2 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Lacrosse/Allure - Automatic 4-spd
21mpg
3.8L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city27 hwy~$2,100/yr-1/10 Poor
Lacrosse/Allure - Automatic 4-spd
20mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
17 city25 hwy~$2,200/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Preferred Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2005 Buick LaCrosse Preferred

How does the Preferred compare to other Buick LaCrosse trims?

The Preferred occupies a distinct position in the Buick LaCrosse range. See how it stacks up on the 2005 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2005 Buick LaCrosse Preferred?

Maintenance costs for the Preferred align with the broader Buick LaCrosse ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2005 model year has 2 recalls on record. The most-reported issue area is exterior lighting. Check the 2005 Buick LaCrosse page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Buick LaCrosse Preferred?

For the Preferred, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Buick LaCrosse buyer's guide.

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