Buick Lucerne vs Dodge Charger

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

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2011 Buick Lucerne

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Overview

Spec	Buick LucerneCX	Dodge ChargerR/T
Selected trim	CX	R/T
Body style	Sedan	Coupe
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	all wheel drive
Fuel type	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	regular unleaded
Transmission	4-speed automatic	8-speed automatic
Engine type	flex-fuel (FFV)	gas
Model year	2011	2027

Pricing & market

Spec	Buick LucerneCX	Dodge ChargerR/T
MSRP	$29,730 (best)	$49,995
Lowest listing price	—	$49,975 (best)
Median listing price	—	$51,475 (best)
Highest listing price	—	$57,075 (best)
For sale now	0	7 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Buick LucerneCX	Dodge ChargerR/T
Combined MPG	21 MPG (best)	20 MPG
City MPG	17 MPG	17 MPG
Highway MPG	27 MPG (best)	26 MPG
Fuel tank	18 gal	18 gal

Performance

Spec	Buick LucerneCX	Dodge ChargerR/T
Horsepower	227 hp	420 hp (best)
Torque	237 lb-ft	469 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	3.9 L (best)	3 L
Cylinders	V6	I6

Size & capability

Spec	Buick LucerneCX	Dodge ChargerR/T
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4 (best)	2
Cargo volume	17 cu ft (best)	—
Towing capacity	1,000 lbs (best)	—
Curb weight	3,735 lbs (best)	4,816 lbs
Wheelbase	115.6 in	121 in (best)
Length	203.2 in	207 in (best)
Width	73.8 in	80 in (best)
Height	58 in	59 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Buick LucerneCX	Dodge ChargerR/T
NHTSA overall	3 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (passenger)	4 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side crash (driver)	1 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side crash (passenger)	2 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Side pole	2 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Rollover	5 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported	None reported

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 Lucerne	Dodge Charger
1	CX $29,730 MSRP(Currently comparing)	R/T $49,995 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	CXL $33,130 MSRP	R/T $51,995 MSRP
3	CXL Premium $35,675 MSRP	R/T Plus $49,995 MSRP
4	Super $44,460 MSRP	R/T Plus $51,995 MSRP
5	—	Scat Pack $54,995 MSRP
6	—	Scat Pack $56,995 MSRP
7	—	Scat Pack Plus $54,995 MSRP
8	—	Scat Pack Plus $56,995 MSRP