How much does the 2008 Buick Lucerne cost?

The 2008 Buick Lucerne has a starting MSRP of $27,275, ranging up to $38,980 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes CX from $27,275; CXL from $29,920; CXL Special Edition from $31,735; CXS from $37,030; Super from $38,980.

What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Buick Lucerne?

The 2008 Buick Lucerne achieves up to 19 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2008 Buick Lucerne have?

The 2008 Buick Lucerne offers up to 17 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2008 Buick Lucerne tow?

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

How many trims does the 2008 Buick Lucerne come in?

The 2008 Buick Lucerne is available in 5 trims (6 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with front wheel drive.

2008 Buick Lucerne

5 trims · 6 configurations · Sedan

Starting MSRP

$27,275 – $38,980

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on CX

Total price (CX MSRP)

$27,275

Typical monthly

$540/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2008 Buick Lucerne trims

CX
MSRP
$27,275
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/25
Horsepower
197 hp
Torque
227 lb-ft
Engine
3.8L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
17
Max towing
1,000 lbs
CXL
MSRP
$29,920
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/25
Horsepower
197 hp
Torque
227 lb-ft
Engine
3.8L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
17
Max towing
1,000 lbs
CXL Special Edition
2 configurations
MSRP
$31,735 – $33,435
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/25
Horsepower
197 hp
Torque
227 lb-ft
Engine
3.8L V6 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
17
Max towing
1,000 lbs
CXS
MSRP
$37,030
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/23
Horsepower
275 hp
Torque
295 lb-ft
Engine
4.6L V8 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
17
Max towing
1,000 lbs
Super
MSRP
$38,980
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/22
Horsepower
292 hp
Torque
288 lb-ft
Engine
4.6L V8 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
17
Max towing
1,000 lbs

Compare 2008 Buick Lucerne trim specifications
Spec	CX	CXL	CXL Special Edition2 configurations	CXS	Super
MSRP	$27,275	$29,920	$31,735 – $33,435	$37,030	$38,980
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	16/25	16/25	16/25	15/23	15/22
Horsepower	197 hp	197 hp	197 hp	275 hp	292 hp
Torque	227 lb-ft	227 lb-ft	227 lb-ft	295 lb-ft	288 lb-ft
Engine	3.8L V6 gas	3.8L V6 gas	3.8L V6 gas	4.6L V8 gas	4.6L V8 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	17	17	17	17	17
Max towing	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: CXgas
CXLgas
CXL Special Editiongas
CXSgas
Supergas
Fuel type: CXregular unleaded
CXLregular unleaded
CXL Special Editionregular unleaded
CXSregular unleaded
Superregular unleaded
Cylinders: CXV6
CXLV6
CXL Special EditionV6
CXSV8
SuperV8
Displacement: CX3.8 L
CXL3.8 L
CXL Special Edition3.8 L
CXS4.6 L
Super4.6 L
Horsepower: CX197 hp
CXL197 hp
CXL Special Edition197 hp
CXS275 hp
Super292 hp
Torque: CX227 lb-ft
CXL227 lb-ft
CXL Special Edition227 lb-ft
CXS295 lb-ft
Super288 lb-ft
Transmission: CX4-speed automatic
CXL4-speed automatic
CXL Special Edition4-speed automatic
CXS4-speed automatic
Super4-speed automatic
Drivetrain: CXfront wheel drive
CXLfront wheel drive
CXL Special Editionfront wheel drive
CXSfront wheel drive
Superfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: CXSedan
CXLSedan
CXL Special EditionSedan
CXSSedan
SuperSedan
Doors: CX4
CXL4
CXL Special Edition4
CXS4
Super4
Seating: CX5
CXL5
CXL Special Edition5
CXS5
Super5
Length: CX203.2 in
CXL203.2 in
CXL Special Edition203.2 in
CXS203.2 in
Super203.2 in
Width: CX73.8 in
CXL73.8 in
CXL Special Edition73.8 in
CXS73.8 in
Super73.8 in
Height: CX58 in
CXL58 in
CXL Special Edition58 in
CXS58 in
Super58 in
Wheelbase: CX115.6 in
CXL115.6 in
CXL Special Edition115.6 in
CXS115.6 in
Super115.6 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: CX17 cu ft
CXL17 cu ft
CXL Special Edition17 cu ft
CXS17 cu ft
Super17 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: CX17 cu ft
CXL17 cu ft
CXL Special Edition17 cu ft
CXS17 cu ft
Super17 cu ft
Max towing: CX1,000 lbs
CXL1,000 lbs
CXL Special Edition1,000 lbs
CXS1,000 lbs
Super1,000 lbs
Curb weight: CX3,764 lbs
CXL3,869 lbs
CXL Special Edition3,869 lbs
CXS4,013 lbs
Super4,004 lbs
Fuel tank: CX18 gal
CXL18 gal
CXL Special Edition18 gal
CXS18 gal
Super18 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: CX19
CXL19
CXL Special Edition19
CXS18
Super18
City MPG: CX16
CXL16
CXL Special Edition16
CXS15
Super15
Highway MPG: CX25
CXL25
CXL Special Edition25
CXS23
Super22

Full specifications by trim
Spec	CX	CXL	CXL Special Edition	CXS	Super
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	V6	V6	V6	V8	V8
Displacement	3.8 L	3.8 L	3.8 L	4.6 L	4.6 L
Horsepower	197 hp	197 hp	197 hp	275 hp	292 hp
Torque	227 lb-ft	227 lb-ft	227 lb-ft	295 lb-ft	288 lb-ft
Transmission	4-speed automatic	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	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Doors	4	4	4	4	4
Seating	5	5	5	5	5
Length	203.2 in	203.2 in	203.2 in	203.2 in	203.2 in
Width	73.8 in	73.8 in	73.8 in	73.8 in	73.8 in
Height	58 in	58 in	58 in	58 in	58 in
Wheelbase	115.6 in	115.6 in	115.6 in	115.6 in	115.6 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	17 cu ft	17 cu ft	17 cu ft	17 cu ft	17 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	17 cu ft	17 cu ft	17 cu ft	17 cu ft	17 cu ft
Max towing	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs
Curb weight	3,764 lbs	3,869 lbs	3,869 lbs	4,013 lbs	4,004 lbs
Fuel tank	18 gal	18 gal	18 gal	18 gal	18 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	19	19	19	18	18
City MPG	16	16	16	15	15
Highway MPG	25	25	25	23	22