Trim Report

Buick LaCrosse Essence2018

Includes:LACROSSE|Essence
$1,700
Starting From
86
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 86 active dealer listings as of

Min $1,700
Max $28,900
From $1,700
Fresh

Essence Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$7,995
$8K–$29K
32 listings79,688 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

2018 Buick LaCrosse Essence Pricing

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Where to Find Buick LaCrosse Essence

Location data for all 2018 Buick LaCrosse trims combined

40States

If you're near Illinois, you're in luck: 8% of listings are there. But with 40 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Buick LaCrosse Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2018 Buick LaCrosse trims

Low Concern

The 2018 Buick LaCrosse's low safety profile includes 0 recall campaigns and 12 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

0
Recalls
12
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2018 Buick LaCrosse has accumulated 12 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine3
02Electrical System3
03Power Train,electrical System,fuel/propulsion System2
04Vehicle Speed Control,engine1
05Service Brakes, Hydraulic,fuel System, Gasoline,power Train1
12 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Buick LaCrosse Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2018 Buick LaCrosse trims

23–29mpg combined
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20-25city
·
29-35hwy
·
$1,500-$1,900/yr

With 3 configurations tested, the 2018 Buick LaCrosse ranges from 23 to 29 MPG combined. That's a 6 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
LaCrosse eAssist - Automatic 6-spd
29mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city35 hwy~$1,500/yr6/10 Average
LaCrosse - Automatic (S9)
24mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
21 city30 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average
LaCrosse AWD - Automatic (S9)
23mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
20 city29 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average

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

Essence Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2018 Buick LaCrosse Essence

How does the Essence compare to other Buick LaCrosse trims?

The Essence occupies a distinct position in the Buick LaCrosse range. See how it stacks up on the 2018 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2018 Buick LaCrosse Essence?

Budget for standard Essence maintenance plus any trim-specific items. 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?

For the Essence, 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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