How much does the 2008 Buick LaCrosse cost?

The 2008 Buick LaCrosse has a starting MSRP of $24,250, ranging up to $32,380 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes CX from $24,250; CXL from $26,280; CXS from $28,315; Super from $32,380.

What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Buick LaCrosse?

The 2008 Buick LaCrosse achieves up to 21 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2008 Buick LaCrosse have?

The 2008 Buick LaCrosse offers up to 16 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2008 Buick LaCrosse tow?

The 2008 Buick LaCrosse has a maximum towing capacity of up to 1,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

How many trims does the 2008 Buick LaCrosse come in?

The 2008 Buick LaCrosse is available in 4 trims across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.

2008 Buick LaCrosse

4 trims · Sedan

Starting MSRP

$24,250 – $32,380

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Source: NHTSA · 2 recalls on record

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Buick LaCrosse? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on CX

Total price (CX MSRP)

$24,250

Typical monthly

$480/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-10-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2008 Buick LaCrosse trims

CX
MSRP
$24,250
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/28
Horsepower
200 hp
Torque
230 lb-ft
Engine
3.8L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
16
Max towing
1,000 lbs
CXL
MSRP
$26,280
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/28
Horsepower
200 hp
Torque
230 lb-ft
Engine
3.8L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
16
Max towing
1,000 lbs
CXS
MSRP
$28,315
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
17/25
Horsepower
240 hp
Torque
225 lb-ft
Engine
3.6L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
16
Max towing
1,000 lbs
Super
MSRP
$32,380
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/24
Horsepower
300 hp
Torque
323 lb-ft
Engine
5.3L V8 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.3
Max towing
1,000 lbs

Compare 2008 Buick LaCrosse trim specifications
Spec	CX	CXL	CXS	Super
MSRP	$24,250	$26,280	$28,315	$32,380
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	17/28	17/28	17/25	16/24
Horsepower	200 hp	200 hp	240 hp	300 hp
Torque	230 lb-ft	230 lb-ft	225 lb-ft	323 lb-ft
Engine	3.8L V6 gas	3.8L V6 gas	3.6L V6 gas	5.3L V8 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	16	16	16	14.3
Max towing	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: CXgas
CXLgas
CXSgas
Supergas
Fuel type: CXregular unleaded
CXLregular unleaded
CXSregular unleaded
Superregular unleaded
Cylinders: CXV6
CXLV6
CXSV6
SuperV8
Displacement: CX3.8 L
CXL3.8 L
CXS3.6 L
Super5.3 L
Horsepower: CX200 hp
CXL200 hp
CXS240 hp
Super300 hp
Torque: CX230 lb-ft
CXL230 lb-ft
CXS225 lb-ft
Super323 lb-ft
Transmission: CX4-speed automatic
CXL4-speed automatic
CXS4-speed automatic
Super4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: CXfront wheel drive
CXLfront wheel drive
CXSfront wheel drive
Superfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: CXSedan
CXLSedan
CXSSedan
SuperSedan
Doors: CX4
CXL4
CXS4
Super4
Seating: CX5
CXL5
CXS5
Super5
Length: CX198.1 in
CXL198.1 in
CXS198.1 in
Super198.1 in
Width: CX73 in
CXL73 in
CXS73 in
Super73 in
Height: CX57.4 in
CXL57.4 in
CXS57.4 in
Super57.4 in
Wheelbase: CX110.5 in
CXL110.5 in
CXS110.5 in
Super110.5 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: CX16 cu ft
CXL16 cu ft
CXS16 cu ft
Super14.3 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: CX16 cu ft
CXL16 cu ft
CXS16 cu ft
Super14.3 cu ft
Max towing: CX1,000 lbs
CXL1,000 lbs
CXS1,000 lbs
Super1,000 lbs
Curb weight: CX3,495 lbs
CXL3,502 lbs
CXS3,568 lbs
Super3,770 lbs
Fuel tank: CX17 gal
CXL17 gal
CXS17 gal
Super17 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: CX21
CXL21
CXS20
Super19
City MPG: CX17
CXL17
CXS17
Super16
Highway MPG: CX28
CXL28
CXS25
Super24

Full specifications by trim
Spec	CX	CXL	CXS	Super
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	V6	V6	V6	V8
Displacement	3.8 L	3.8 L	3.6 L	5.3 L
Horsepower	200 hp	200 hp	240 hp	300 hp
Torque	230 lb-ft	230 lb-ft	225 lb-ft	323 lb-ft
Transmission	4-speed automatic	4-speed automatic	4-speed automatic	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Doors	4	4	4	4
Seating	5	5	5	5
Length	198.1 in	198.1 in	198.1 in	198.1 in
Width	73 in	73 in	73 in	73 in
Height	57.4 in	57.4 in	57.4 in	57.4 in
Wheelbase	110.5 in	110.5 in	110.5 in	110.5 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	16 cu ft	16 cu ft	16 cu ft	14.3 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	16 cu ft	16 cu ft	16 cu ft	14.3 cu ft
Max towing	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs
Curb weight	3,495 lbs	3,502 lbs	3,568 lbs	3,770 lbs
Fuel tank	17 gal	17 gal	17 gal	17 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	21	21	20	19
City MPG	17	17	17	16
Highway MPG	28	28	25	24

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2008 Buick LaCrosse FAQ

How much does the 2008 Buick LaCrosse cost?: The 2008 Buick LaCrosse has a starting MSRP of $24,250, ranging up to $32,380 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes CX from $24,250; CXL from $26,280; CXS from $28,315; Super from $32,380.
What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Buick LaCrosse?: The 2008 Buick LaCrosse achieves up to 21 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2008 Buick LaCrosse have?: The 2008 Buick LaCrosse offers up to 16 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
How much can the 2008 Buick LaCrosse tow?: The 2008 Buick LaCrosse has a maximum towing capacity of up to 1,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.
How many trims does the 2008 Buick LaCrosse come in?: The 2008 Buick LaCrosse is available in 4 trims across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.