2012 Buick Lacrosse Base

VIN 1G4GA5GR2CF314985

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2012 Buick Lacrosse Base

VIN 1G4GA5GR2CF314985

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NHTSA build data for 1G4GA5GR2CF314985

Trim

Base

Engine

2.4L · V4

Drivetrain

FWD/Front-Wheel Drive

Body

Sedan/Saloon

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2012

Made by

GENERAL MOTORS LLC

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✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$2,210 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 21 MPG combined.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2012 Buick Lacrosse has 5 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 21 MPG.

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 · NHTSA

Rollover

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2012 Buick Lacrosse 4 DR AWD

5 recall campaigns on this model year

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SEATS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC…

NHTSA campaign 14V447000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with eAssist.

NHTSA campaign 13V173000
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 BUICK LACROSSE PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 9, 2011, THROUGH JULY 2, 2011, FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF…

NHTSA campaign 11V404000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2012 Buick Lacrosse from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a Buick Lacrosse over the last 6 months — the market firmed $489 in that span.

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Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$7,995
May 2026	$8,492
June 2026	$8,492
July 2026	$8,184
August 2026	$7,984
September 2026	$8,484

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As of September 22, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Buick Lacrosse in this catalog, the 2012 Ford Fusion has the lowest median asking price ($6,695, 445 listings with photos) and the 2012 Volkswagen Golf the highest ($7,988, 60 listings).

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2012 Buick Lacrosse

All trims · United States

$7,988

Comparison catalog median · 120 listings with photos in the comparison sample

All trims

$7,950

Median asking price · 62 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$5,808–$9,495

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Model / trim	Median	Middle 50%	Listings
2012 Buick Lacrosse All trims	$7,988	$5,995–$9,785	120
2012 Ford Fusion All trims	$6,695	$4,998–$8,475	445
2012 Chevrolet Impala All trims	$6,900	$4,995–$8,000	215
2012 Volkswagen Passat All trims	$7,011	$5,599–$8,195	165
2012 Volkswagen Golf All trims	$7,988	$5,995–$9,995	60
2012 Toyota Yaris All trims	$7,950	$5,808–$9,495	62

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Market by model year

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year	Units for sale	Median price	vs newest	Avg mileage
2019	84	$18,782	100%	77,467 mi
2018	68	$17,384	93%	87,136 mi
2017	221	$15,997	85%	88,440 mi
2016	155	$12,808	68%	101,139 mi
2015	173	$10,695	57%	107,070 mi
2014	185	$11,495	61%	106,823 mi
2013	145	$8,800	47%	114,159 mi
2012	150	$7,995	43%	118,242 mi