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Buick Lacrosse vs Chevrolet Trax: 5-year value retention (59% vs 59%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Chevrolet Trax holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Chevrolet Trax comes out ahead, holding about 59% of its value versus 59% for the Buick Lacrosse. Over the first five years the Chevrolet Trax loses roughly $8,727 while the Buick Lacrosse loses about $12,035 — a gap near $3,308.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Chevrolet Trax sheds about 6% in year one versus 8% for the Buick Lacrosse. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.