The 2016 Buick LaCrosse is in a double gray area between mid-size and full-size as well as between mainstream sedan and luxury car which puts it in competition with a wide range of rivals.
The 2016 Acura TLX makes for an interesting alternative choice.
The 2016 Hyundai Genesis has maintained its edge in pricing and value while delving deeper into the luxury class.
The LaCrosse's close relative, the Chevy Impala, lacks some of the Buick's luxury touches, but does offer a four-cylinder for budget shoppers.
The Nissan Maxima is certainly more appealing to car shoppers looking for a sportier driving experience.
The 2016 Lexus ES 350 is the brand's best looking offering, and offers both gas-only and a full hybrid version that gets 40 mpg city, 39 highway.
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In any trim, the Buick LaCrosse is comfortable and well-appointed, but serious buyers should consider Premium versions. |
The 2016 Acura TLX is light on luxury feel, but it has great interior space, lots of technology, and in its base version, supremely enjoyable performance and handling. |
The 2016 Chevrolet Impala scores big wins in styling, handling, connectivity, and safety. |
The 2016 Hyundai Genesis is a legitimate heavyweight contender, with excellent safety and features and good road manners in V-6 form. |
The 2016 Nissan Maxima locks in an arresting shape and charming front-drive road manners, in its quest to distance itself from the Altima. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $31,065 | $31,695 | $27,095 | $38,750 | $32,510 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 17 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Gas V6 | Premium Unleaded I-4 | Gas I4 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Premium Unleaded V-6 |
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| Midsize Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars | Mid-Size Cars |
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| 4-Door Sedan FWD | 4-Door Sedan FWD | 4-Door Sedan LS w/1LS | 4-Door Sedan V6 3.8L RWD | 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 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Transmission | ||||
| Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD |
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