Which is better: 2019 Buick LaCrosse or 2017 Lexus IS200t?

It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2019 Buick LaCrosse vs 2017 Lexus IS200t 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 2017 Lexus IS200t?

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 2017 Lexus IS200t?

The 2019 Buick LaCrosse leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (29,570).

Which has better combinedMpg: 2019 Buick LaCrosse or 2017 Lexus IS200t?

The 2019 Buick LaCrosse leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (29).

Which has better horsepower: 2019 Buick LaCrosse or 2017 Lexus IS200t?

The 2019 Buick LaCrosse leads on horsepower in this comparison (310).

How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2019 Buick LaCrosse vs 2017 Lexus IS200t?

NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Buick LaCrosse (5/5 NHTSA overall); Lexus IS200t (5/5 NHTSA overall).

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Buick LaCrosse vs Lexus IS200t

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

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2019 Buick LaCrosse

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2017 Lexus IS200t

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Overview

Spec	Buick LaCrosse1SV	Lexus IS200t200t
Selected trim	1SV	200t
Body style	Sedan	Sedan
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	premium unleaded (required)
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine type	mild hybrid	gas
Model year	2019	2017

Pricing & market

Spec	Buick LaCrosse1SV	Lexus IS200t200t
MSRP	$29,570 (best)	$37,825
Lowest listing price	$8,990 (best)	—
Median listing price	$16,396 (best)	—
Highest listing price	$19,977 (best)	—
For sale now	4 (best)	0

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Buick LaCrosse1SV	Lexus IS200t200t
Combined MPG	29 MPG (best)	26 MPG
City MPG	25 MPG (best)	22 MPG
Highway MPG	35 MPG (best)	32 MPG
Fuel tank	15.8 gal	17.4 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Buick LaCrosse1SV	Lexus IS200t200t
Horsepower	194 hp	241 hp (best)
Torque	187 lb-ft	258 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	2.5 L (best)	2 L
Cylinders	I4	I4

Size & capability

Spec	Buick LaCrosse1SV	Lexus IS200t200t
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	14.3 cu ft (best)	10.8 cu ft
Payload	—	1,047 lbs (best)
Curb weight	3,490 lbs (best)	3,583 lbs
Ground clearance	—	5.3 in (best)
Wheelbase	114.4 in (best)	110.2 in
Length	197.5 in (best)	184.3 in
Width	73.5 in (best)	71.3 in
Height	57.5 in (best)	56.3 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Buick LaCrosse1SV	Lexus IS200t200t
NHTSA overall	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	4 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)	4 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)	4 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side pole	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Rollover	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)	2	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	Buick LaCrosse	Lexus IS200t
1	1SV $29,570 MSRP(Currently comparing)	200t $37,825 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Preferred $33,670 MSRP	—
3	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	—

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