Trim Report

Buick LaCrosse Essence2016

Includes:LACROSSE|Essence
$6,500
Starting From
107
Active Listings
—
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$3,999
$4K–$21K
73 listings105,822 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

2016 Buick LaCrosse Essence Pricing

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Where to Find Buick LaCrosse Essence

Location data for all 2016 Buick LaCrosse trims combined

37States

If you're near Illinois, you're in luck: 10% of listings are there. But with 37 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Buick LaCrosse Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2016 Buick LaCrosse trims

Elevated

With 0 recalls and 46 complaints, the 2016 Buick LaCrosse rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

0
Recalls
46
Complaints
4
Crashes
2
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2016 Buick LaCrosse's biggest weak point? STEERING. It leads 46 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Steering10
02Power Train4
03Air Bags4
04Unknown Or Other3
05Vehicle Speed Control3
46 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Buick LaCrosse Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2016 Buick LaCrosse trims

20–28mpg combined
·
17-24city
·
26-35hwy
·
$2,400-$3,400/yr

Fuel economy for the 2016 Buick LaCrosse ranges from 20 to 28 MPG combined across 4 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
LaCrosse eAssist - Automatic (S6)
28mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city35 hwy~$2,400/yr7/10 Clean
LaCrosse - Automatic (S6)
21mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city28 hwy~$3,200/yr5/10 Average
LaCrosse AWD - Automatic (S6)
20mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
17 city26 hwy~$3,400/yr4/10 Average

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

Is the Essence Worth It?

Common questions about the 2016 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 2016 Buick LaCrosse lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2016 Buick LaCrosse page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2016 Buick LaCrosse Essence?

The Essence shares its core mechanicals with other Buick LaCrosse trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for steering issues, the most commonly reported problem area. The 2016 model page has the details.

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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