2015 Buick LaCrosse

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Rating8.5

Ranked #3 in 

Midsize Sedan
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$31,065 - $40,500
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Excellent safety scores.

Small cargo area compared to rivals.

New 1SV base trim.

Superb ride quality.

Compromised rearward visibility.

Upgraded OnStar system with 4G LTE and WiFi hotspot.

Luxurious cabin.

Unintuitive touchscreen interface.

Siri Eyes voice control feature.

Specs & Features

$31,065

price

304 hp @ 6800 rpm

horsepower

264 lb.-ft. @ 5300 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.6L 6cyl FWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2015 Buick LaCrosse makes for an excellent contender in the midsize sedan segment. With 5 trims on offer, the Buick LaCrosse has a base MSRP of $33,635, with prices going all the way up to MSRP $40,500, competing directly with the Kia Cadenza, the Chevrolet Impala, and the Toyota Avalon. Only a 3.6L V6 engine is offered, mated to a 6-Speed Automatic transmission. Together, they produce 304 horsepower and 264 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 6.8 seconds, the LaCrosse maintains a combined fuel economy of 21 MPG. Buick offers the LaCrosse in 10 stunning colors, with the Midnight Amethyst Metallic being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

The 2015 Buick LaCrosse is a premium sedan stepping into 2015 with some minor upgrades. We recommend getting the Premium 1 trim that offers more luxury and features over the base trims. 

Trims

    1SV
    $31,065 onwards
    • 17-inch machined aluminum Wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Cloth/Leatherette Seat trim
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Heated mirrors
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite
    Base
    $31,065 onwards
    • Engine: 3.6L 6cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 304 hp @ 6800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 264 lb.-ft. @ 5300 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.2 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 21 mpg
    Premium I Group
    $38,025 onwards
    • Engine: 3.6L 6cyl AWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 304 hp @ 6800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 264 lb.-ft. @ 5300 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.4 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg
    Leather Group
    $38,730 onwards
    • Engine: 3.6L 6cyl AWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 304 hp @ 6800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 264 lb.-ft. @ 5300 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.4 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg
    Premium II Group
    $39,970 onwards
    • Engine: 3.6L 6cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 304 hp @ 6800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 264 lb.-ft. @ 5300 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.2 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 21 mpg

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Price

$31,065- $40,500

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.47

Horsepower

304 hp @ 6800 rpm

Torque

264 lb.-ft. @ 5300 rpm

Capacity

5

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

7.62

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173 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

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Gasoline

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175 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

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Gasoline

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185 hp @ 6400 rpm

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

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311 hp @ 6000 rpm

293 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

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Gasoline

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255 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

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2015 Buick LaCrosse vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6.2 sec14.7 sec-
    5.9 sec--
    6.1 sec14.6 sec-
    6.2 sec14.7 sec154 mph
    6.3 sec--
    6.7 sec14.5 sec124 mph

    2015 Buick LaCrosse vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      18 mpg28 mpg21 mpg18.5 gal.333/518 mi.
      27 mpg38 mpg31 mpg18 gal.486/684 mi.
      26 mpg36 mpg30 mpg18.5 gal.481/666 mi.
      25 mpg37 mpg29 mpg18.5 gal.462.5/684.5 mi.
      2015 Mazda 6

      Ranked #3

      25 mpg37 mpg29 mpg16.4 gal.410/606.8 mi.
      25 mpg36 mpg29 mpg15.8 gal.395/568.8 mi.

      2015 Buick LaCrosse vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        196.9 in.73.1 in.59.2 in.7 in.111.7 in.
        196.5 in.74.4 in.58.3 in.5.3 in.118.5 in.
        196.1 in.74.4 in.57.7 in.3.8 in.112.2 in.
        195.5 in.72.8 in.58.1 in.5.4 in.112 in.
        195.3 in.72.2 in.57.5 in.5.5 in.111 in.
        193.7 in.73.2 in.57.9 in.5.4 in.112 in.

        2015 Buick LaCrosse vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          13.3 cu.ft.100 cu.ft.95.4 cu.ft.
          16 cu.ft.101.4 cu.ft.234.1 cu.ft.
          2015 Mazda 6

          Ranked #2

          14.8 cu.ft.99.7 cu.ft.128.1 cu.ft.
          16 cu.ft.102.8 cu.ft.11.5 cu.ft.
          15 cu.ft.104.6 cu.ft.72 cu.ft.
          15.4 cu.ft.102.2 cu.ft.72 cu.ft.

          2015 Buick LaCrosse vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            95.4 cu.ft.13.3 cu.ft.95.4 cu.ft.-
            -15.8 cu.ft.-98 ft.
            15.6 cu.ft.15.4 cu.ft.15.6 cu.ft.-
            12.3 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.11.8 cu.ft.-
            72 cu.ft.15.4 cu.ft.72 cu.ft.-
            16 cu.ft.16 cu.ft.16 cu.ft.-

            2015 Buick LaCrosse vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              1000 lbs.-3895 lbs.
              2000 lbs.-3468 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3505 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3431 lbs.
              --3483 lbs.
              --3237 lbs.

              2015 Buick LaCrosse Sedan Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and which year to avoid?

              3

              Recalls

              0

              Investigations

              44

              Complaints
              Overall Safety Rating
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