Acura TLX vs Buick LaCrosse
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2019 Buick LaCrosse
Overview
| Spec | Acura TLXTLX Sedan | Buick LaCrosse1SV |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | TLX Sedan | 1SV |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | mild hybrid |
| Model year | 2025 | 2019 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Acura TLXTLX Sedan | Buick LaCrosse1SV |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $45,400 | $29,570 (best) |
| Lowest listing price | $17,500 | $8,990 (best) |
| Median listing price | $29,461 | $16,396 (best) |
| Highest listing price | $47,100 | $19,977 (best) |
| For sale now | 14 (best) | 4 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Acura TLXTLX Sedan | Buick LaCrosse1SV |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 25 MPG | 29 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 22 MPG | 25 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 31 MPG | 35 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 15.9 gal (best) | 15.8 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Acura TLXTLX Sedan | Buick LaCrosse1SV |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 272 hp (best) | 194 hp |
| Torque | 280 lb-ft (best) | 187 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2 L | 2.5 L (best) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Acura TLXTLX Sedan | Buick LaCrosse1SV |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 13.5 cu ft | 14.3 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,756 lbs | 3,490 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 113 in | 114.4 in (best) |
| Length | 194.6 in | 197.5 in (best) |
| Width | 75.2 in (best) | 73.5 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 57.5 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Acura TLXTLX Sedan | Buick LaCrosse1SV |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 1 (best) | 2 |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Acura TLX | Buick LaCrosse |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TLX Sedan $45,400 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 1SV $29,570 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | TLX Sedan $50,400 MSRP | Preferred $33,670 MSRP |
| 3 | Type S $58,050 MSRP | Essence $36,370 MSRP |
| 4 | — | Essence $41,070 MSRP |
| 5 | — | Premium $38,670 MSRP |
| 6 | — | Premium $43,470 MSRP |
| 7 | — | Sport Touring $39,370 MSRP |
| 8 | — | Avenir $44,870 MSRP |
| 9 | — | Avenir $47,070 MSRP |
Live inventory
Acura TLX14 for sale
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Certified2024 Acura TLX
Technology Package
Urban Gray Pearl•Ebony11,098 mi$33,500Plaza Auto Mall
Brooklyn, NY
Used2015 Acura TLX
Tech
Basque Red Pearl II60,020 mi$17,500Plaza Auto Mall
Brooklyn, NY
Used2020 Acura TLX
2.4L A-Spec Pkg
Apex Blue Pearl•ebony78,110 mi$21,900Plaza Auto Mall
Brooklyn, NY
Used2023 Acura TLX
A-Spec Package
Black•Black34,170 mi$37,924Lake City Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Lake City, FL
Used2019 Acura TLX
w/A-Spec Pkg
Modern Steel Metallic•Ebony103,430 mi$25,421Mazda Greenville
Greenville, SC
Used2017 Acura TLX
2.4L
Bellanova White Pearl•Graystone66,848 mi$17,999BMW of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
Buick LaCrosse4 for sale
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Used2007 Buick LaCrosse
CX
Platinum Metallic•Gray95,185 mi$8,990Drive Appeal
Eden Prairie, MN
Used2019 Buick LaCrosse
Essence
Pewter Metallic•ebony57,494 mi$19,841Drive Appeal
Eden Prairie, MN
Used2019 Buick LaCrosse
Essence
Pepperdust Metallic•Light Neutral38,991 mi$19,977Jack Hanania Buick GMC
St. Augustine, FL
Certified2014 Buick LaCrosse
None
Smoky Gray Metallic•Light Neutral/Cocoa Accents80,269 mi$12,950Suttle Buick GMC of Newport News
Newport News, VA
Acura TLX vs Buick LaCrosse FAQ
- Which is better: 2025 Acura TLX or 2019 Buick LaCrosse?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2025 Acura TLX vs 2019 Buick LaCrosse on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2025 Acura TLX or 2019 Buick LaCrosse?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2019 Buick LaCrosse starts lower at $29,570. Live Acura TLX listings start at $17,500. Live Buick LaCrosse listings start at $8,990.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2025 Acura TLX or 2019 Buick LaCrosse?
- The 2019 Buick LaCrosse leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (29,570).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2025 Acura TLX or 2019 Buick LaCrosse?
- The 2019 Buick LaCrosse leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (29).
- Which has better horsepower: 2025 Acura TLX or 2019 Buick LaCrosse?
- The 2025 Acura TLX leads on horsepower in this comparison (355).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2025 Acura TLX vs 2019 Buick LaCrosse?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Acura TLX (5/5 NHTSA overall); Buick LaCrosse (5/5 NHTSA overall).