
Buick's LaCrosse is its biggest sedan, but it's a straddler--between mid-size and full-size, between mainstream and luxury.
It's a cousin to the new Chevy Impala, another well-received four-door that can be priced nearly as high as the LaCrosse, with an additional four-cylinder engine option for the truly penny-pinching buyer.
It's not quite as nicely finished as the Buick, though.
The Lexus ES sedan now comes in gas-only and hybrid flavors, and is the best-looking sedan Lexus builds--and it's even become more interesting to drive, too.
There's more of a performance emphasis in the Nissan Maxima, which is slightly smaller than the LaCrosse, but it also appeals to those who value rich interior appointments.
The Acura TL might be perceived more as a true luxury sedan, though it's also front- or all-wheel drive; with a six-speed manual, it's more of a driver's car.
The Hyundai Genesis has rear-wheel drive and a choice of V-6 or V-8 engines, and it's an especially strong value.
None of these models are as fuel-efficient as the LaCrosse, except for the all-new Lexus ES 300h, a hybrid model that achieves 40 mpg city, 39 highway.
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Quick Specs | ||||
Great on gas or long on comfort and refinement--the Buick LaCrosse can be either, though we'd steer you toward the premium editions. |
The 2014 Acura TL is an attractive, comfortable, well-appointed luxury sedan. Choose the SH-AWD model, and you have yourself a legitimate sport sedan, too. |
It took a while to get here, but the 2014 Chevy Impala fast-forwards over the past with fine handling and even better styling. |
Everyday comfortable, yet track-ready, the 2014 Hyundai Genesis is one of the better performance-car picks if your budget is tight. |
The 2014 Nissan Maxima isn't the enthusiast car it claims to be, but it is a more luxurious, more stylish option than many of its competitors. |
MSRP From | ||||
$33,535 | $36,030 | $26,860 | $26,350 | $31,290 |
Gas Mileage | ||||
17 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy |
Engine | ||||
Gas/Electric I4 | Premium Unleaded V-6 | Gas I4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Premium Unleaded V-6 |
EPA Class | ||||
Midsize Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Large Cars | Subcompact Cars | Mid-Size Cars |
Style Name | ||||
4-Door Sedan Base FWD | 4-Door Sedan Automatic 2WD | 4-Door Sedan LS w/1LS | 2-Door I4 2.0T Manual R-Spec | 4-Door Sedan 3.5 S |
Drivetrain | ||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | ||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | ||||
Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Coupe | Sedan |
Transmission | ||||
Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Manual w/OD | CVT w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | ||||
2014 Buick Lacrosse vs. 2014 Acura TL | 2014 Buick Lacrosse vs. 2014 Chevrolet Impala | 2014 Buick Lacrosse vs. 2014 Hyundai Genesis | 2014 Buick Lacrosse vs. 2014 Nissan Maxima |