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Buick LaCrosse vs INFINITI Q40

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2019 Buick LaCrosse

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2015 INFINITI Q40

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Overview

SpecBuick LaCrosse1SVINFINITI Q40Base
Selected trim1SVBase
Body styleSedanSedan
Drivetrainfront wheel driverear wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedpremium unleaded (required)
Transmission6-speed shiftable automatic7-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typemild hybridgas
Model year20192015

Pricing & market

SpecBuick LaCrosse1SVINFINITI Q40Base
MSRP$29,570 (best)$33,950
Lowest listing price$8,990 (best)—
Median listing price$16,396 (best)—
Highest listing price$19,977 (best)—
For sale now4 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecBuick LaCrosse1SVINFINITI Q40Base
Combined MPG29 MPG (best)22 MPG
City MPG25 MPG (best)19 MPG
Highway MPG35 MPG (best)27 MPG
Fuel tank15.8 gal20 gal (best)

Performance

SpecBuick LaCrosse1SVINFINITI Q40Base
Horsepower194 hp328 hp (best)
Torque187 lb-ft269 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2.5 L3.7 L (best)
CylindersI4V6

Size & capability

SpecBuick LaCrosse1SVINFINITI Q40Base
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume14.3 cu ft (best)13.5 cu ft
Curb weight3,490 lbs (best)3,624 lbs
Wheelbase114.4 in (best)112.2 in
Length197.5 in (best)187.9 in
Width73.5 in (best)69.8 in
Height57.5 in (best)57.2 in

Safety & recalls

SpecBuick LaCrosse1SVINFINITI Q40Base
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)Not Rated
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)Not Rated
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★ (best)Not Rated
Side crash (driver)4 / 5 ★ (best)Not Rated
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)Not Rated
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)Not Rated
Rollover5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)2None reported (best)

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.

TrimBuick LaCrosseINFINITI Q40
1

1SV

$29,570 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Base

$33,950 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Preferred

$33,670 MSRP

Base

$35,550 MSRP

3

Essence

$36,370 MSRP

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4

Essence

$41,070 MSRP

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5

Premium

$38,670 MSRP

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6

Premium

$43,470 MSRP

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7

Sport Touring

$39,370 MSRP

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8

Avenir

$44,870 MSRP

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9

Avenir

$47,070 MSRP

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Buick LaCrosse vs INFINITI Q40 FAQ

Which is better: 2019 Buick LaCrosse or 2015 INFINITI Q40?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2019 Buick LaCrosse vs 2015 INFINITI Q40 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2019 Buick LaCrosse or 2015 INFINITI Q40?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2019 Buick LaCrosse starts lower at $29,570. Live Buick LaCrosse listings start at $8,990.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2019 Buick LaCrosse or 2015 INFINITI Q40?
The 2019 Buick LaCrosse leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (29,570).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2019 Buick LaCrosse or 2015 INFINITI Q40?
The 2019 Buick LaCrosse leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (29).
Which has better horsepower: 2019 Buick LaCrosse or 2015 INFINITI Q40?
The 2015 INFINITI Q40 leads on horsepower in this comparison (328).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2019 Buick LaCrosse vs 2015 INFINITI Q40?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Buick LaCrosse (5/5 NHTSA overall); INFINITI Q40 (Not Rated/5 NHTSA overall).