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Buick LaCrosse vs Toyota Avalon

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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2022 Toyota Avalon

Overview

SpecBuick LaCrosse1SVToyota AvalonXLE
Selected trim1SVXLE
Body styleSedanSedan
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission6-speed shiftable automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typemild hybridgas
Model year20192022

Pricing & market

SpecBuick LaCrosse1SVToyota AvalonXLE
MSRP$29,570 (best)$36,825
Lowest listing price$8,990 (best)$15,117
Median listing price$16,396 (best)$25,943
Highest listing price$19,977 (best)$36,969
For sale now410 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecBuick LaCrosse1SVToyota AvalonXLE
Combined MPG29 MPG (best)26 MPG
City MPG25 MPG (best)22 MPG
Highway MPG35 MPG (best)32 MPG
Fuel tank15.8 gal (best)14.5 gal

Performance

SpecBuick LaCrosse1SVToyota AvalonXLE
Horsepower194 hp301 hp (best)
Torque187 lb-ft267 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2.5 L3.5 L (best)
CylindersI4V6

Size & capability

SpecBuick LaCrosse1SVToyota AvalonXLE
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume14.3 cu ft16.1 cu ft (best)
Curb weight3,490 lbs (best)3,570 lbs
Ground clearance5.3 in (best)
Wheelbase114.4 in (best)113 in
Length197.5 in (best)195.9 in
Width73.5 in (best)72.8 in
Height57.5 in (best)56.5 in

Safety & recalls

SpecBuick LaCrosse1SVToyota AvalonXLE
NHTSA overall5 / 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 pole5 / 5 ★5 / 5 ★
Rollover5 / 5 ★ (best)4 / 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 LaCrosseToyota Avalon
1

1SV

$29,570 MSRP(Currently comparing)

XLE

$36,825 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Preferred

$33,670 MSRP

XLE

$37,850 MSRP

3

Essence

$36,370 MSRP

XSE Nightshade

$41,200 MSRP

4

Essence

$41,070 MSRP

Limited

$43,125 MSRP

5

Premium

$38,670 MSRP

Touring

$43,525 MSRP

6

Premium

$43,470 MSRP

Limited

$44,150 MSRP

7

Sport Touring

$39,370 MSRP

8

Avenir

$44,870 MSRP

9

Avenir

$47,070 MSRP

Live inventory

Buick LaCrosse vs Toyota Avalon FAQ

Which is better: 2019 Buick LaCrosse or 2022 Toyota Avalon?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2019 Buick LaCrosse vs 2022 Toyota Avalon 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 2022 Toyota Avalon?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2019 Buick LaCrosse starts lower at $29,570. Live Buick LaCrosse listings start at $8,990. Live Toyota Avalon listings start at $15,117.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2019 Buick LaCrosse or 2022 Toyota Avalon?
The 2019 Buick LaCrosse leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (29,570).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2019 Buick LaCrosse or 2022 Toyota Avalon?
The 2022 Toyota Avalon leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (44).
Which has better horsepower: 2019 Buick LaCrosse or 2022 Toyota Avalon?
The 2019 Buick LaCrosse leads on horsepower in this comparison (310).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2019 Buick LaCrosse vs 2022 Toyota Avalon?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Buick LaCrosse (5/5 NHTSA overall); Toyota Avalon (5/5 NHTSA overall).