
While the outgoing Buick LaCrosse didn't make much sense up against the Chevrolet Impala, this latest model moves to a new platform that rides and handles much better.
It may lack the interior refinement of the Lexus ES 350, but the LaCrosse is quite a bit cheaper and, frankly, is a little more polished to drive.
The Nissan Maxima also comes up short inside but offers a personality of its own, and the Toyota Avalon remains a fierce competitor in terms of both value and style.
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Quick Specs | ||||
An excellent chassis and a nice interior mean the LaCrosse should be on your shopping list. At the low end, it represents an excellent value and should be on any full-size sedan buyer's shopping list. |
The 2017 Chevrolet Impala hits the big-car target with handsome lines, composed handling, and on-point connectivity. |
If it's cosseting luxury and a roomy interior you're after, the Lexus ES may be the car for you. |
The 2017 Nissan Maxima is the wild child of the Nissan bunch. It looks the part, but don't be fooled: after first blush it acts more like a near-luxury cruiser. |
The 2017 Toyota Avalon gives the full-size sedan a good name, with its exceptional space and style. |
MSRP From | ||||
$32,065 | $27,500 | $38,900 | $32,610 | $33,300 |
Gas Mileage | ||||
20 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 39 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 39 MPG Hwy |
Engine | ||||
Gas V6 | Gas I4 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Premium Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 |
EPA Class | ||||
Midsize Cars | Large Cars | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars |
Style Name | ||||
4-Door Sedan FWD | 4-Door Sedan LS w/1LS | ES 350 FWD | S 3.5L *Ltd Avail* | XLE (SE) |
Drivetrain | ||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front 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 | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | ||||
2017 Buick Lacrosse vs. 2017 Chevrolet Impala | 2017 Buick Lacrosse vs. 2017 Lexus ES | 2017 Buick Lacrosse vs. 2017 Nissan Maxima | 2017 Buick Lacrosse vs. 2017 Toyota Avalon |