Trim Report

Buick Regal Essence2013

Includes:REG|Essence
$10,175
Starting From
56
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 56 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $10,175
Max $27,075
From $10,175
Fresh

Essence Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$2,995
$3K–$15K
34 listings119,118 avg miles
CXL
From$575
26 listings|$575–$13K
CXL Turbo
From$3,900
7 listings|$4K–$10K
Essence
From$10,175
56 listings|$10K–$27K
GS
From$3,495
45 listings|$3K–$25K
LS
From$1,500
11 listings|$2K–$10K
Leather
From$4,475
14 listings|$4K–$14K
Preferred
From$9,200
47 listings|$9K–$25K
Premium
From$2,495
117 listings|$2K–$17K
Sport Touring
From$4,995
26 listings|$5K–$16K

2013 Buick Regal Essence Pricing

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Where to Find Buick Regal Essence

Location data for all 2013 Buick Regal trims combined

31States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Illinois (11%), but the remaining listings are spread across 30 other states nationwide.

Buick Regal Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2013 Buick Regal trims

Elevated

With 2 recalls and 91 complaints, the 2013 Buick Regal rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

2
Recalls
91
Complaints
6
Crashes
2
Fires
Recall Findings
13V1730002013-06-05
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with eAssist. These vehicles may have a condition in which the Generator Control Module (GCM) may not function properly. This could cause a gradual loss of battery charge and the illumination of the malfunction indicator light.

If the vehicle is continued to be driven, the engine may stall and/or the vehicle may not start. In addition, there may be a burning or melting odor, smoke, and possibly a fire in the trunk.

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26V1130002026-26-02
SUSPENSION:REAR

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012–2013 Buick Regal Turbo and GS trim-level vehicles that were sold or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear suspension toe links may have received improper corrosion protection, which can result in rear toe link fracture.

Rear toe link fracture can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2013 Buick Regal's biggest weak point? EXTERIOR LIGHTING. It leads 91 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Exterior Lighting26
02Electrical System16
03Electrical System,exterior Lighting5
04Unknown Or Other4
05Service Brakes3
91 total across 1 model years (2013–2013)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Buick Regal Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2013 Buick Regal trims

22–29mpg combined
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18-25city
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28-36hwy
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$2,350-$3,050/yr

Fuel economy for the 2013 Buick Regal ranges from 22 to 29 MPG combined across 8 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Regal eAssist - Automatic (S6)
29mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city36 hwy~$2,350/yr8/10 Clean
Regal - Manual 6-spd
24mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city31 hwy~$2,800/yr6/10 Average
Regal - Automatic (S6)
23mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city30 hwy~$2,950/yr6/10 Average
Regal - Automatic (S6)
22mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city28 hwy~$3,050/yr5/10 Average

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

Is the Essence Worth It?

Common questions about the 2013 Buick Regal Essence

How does the Essence compare to other Buick Regal trims?

The Essence occupies a distinct position in the Buick Regal range. See how it stacks up on the 2013 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2013 Buick Regal Essence?

Budget for standard Essence maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2013 has 2 recalls 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 Regal 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 Regal buyer's guide.

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