Trim Report

Buick LaCrosse Essence2009

Includes:LACROSSE|Essence
$6,500
Starting From
107
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 107 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $6,500
Max $29,150
From $6,500
Fresh

Essence Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$3,900
$4K–$8K
12 listings125,000 avg miles
Avenir
From$15,995
11 listings|$16K–$29K
CX
From$1,800
43 listings|$2K–$14K
CXL
From$525
113 listings|$525–$14K
CXS
From$3,599
26 listings|$4K–$16K
Convenience
From$4,592
5 listings|$5K–$11K
Essence
From$6,500
107 listings|$7K–$29K
Leather
From$1,800
173 listings|$2K–$20K
Preferred
From$8,000
21 listings|$8K–$21K
Premium
From$3,792
209 listings|$4K–$27K
Sport Touring
From$6,348
8 listings|$6K–$16K
Touring
From$4,250
14 listings|$4K–$15K

2009 Buick LaCrosse Essence Pricing

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Where to Find Buick LaCrosse Essence

Location data for all 2009 Buick LaCrosse trims combined

37States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Illinois (10%), but the remaining listings are spread across 36 other states nationwide.

Buick LaCrosse Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2009 Buick LaCrosse trims

Elevated

With 1 recalls and 106 complaints, the 2009 Buick LaCrosse rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

1
Recalls
106
Complaints
3
Crashes
4
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.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2009 Buick LaCrosse's biggest weak point? EXTERIOR LIGHTING. It leads 106 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Exterior Lighting38
02Air Bags18
03Electrical System10
04Electrical System,exterior Lighting7
05Electrical System,air Bags4
106 total across 1 model years (2009–2009)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Buick LaCrosse Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2009 Buick LaCrosse trims

19–21mpg combined
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16-17city
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24-28hwy
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$3,200-$3,550/yr

Fuel economy for the 2009 Buick LaCrosse ranges from 19 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
17 city28 hwy~$3,200/yr-1/10 Poor
Lacrosse/Allure - Automatic 4-spd
19mpg
5.3L 8-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
16 city24 hwy~$3,550/yr-1/10 Poor

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

Essence Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2009 Buick LaCrosse Essence

How does the Essence compare to other Buick LaCrosse trims?

with 107 listings tracked, the Essence sits in a specific spot in the 2009 Buick LaCrosse lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2009 Buick LaCrosse page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2009 Buick LaCrosse Essence?

Budget for standard Essence maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2009 has 1 recall on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Buick LaCrosse Essence?

The best model year for the Buick LaCrosse Essence comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Buick LaCrosse overview.

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