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Buick Lacrosse vs Jeep Grand Cherokee-L: 5-year value retention (59% vs 59%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Buick Lacrosse holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Buick Lacrosse comes out ahead, holding about 59% of its value versus 59% for the Jeep Grand Cherokee-L. Over the first five years the Buick Lacrosse loses roughly $12,035 while the Jeep Grand Cherokee-L loses about $16,860 — a gap near $4,825.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Buick Lacrosse sheds about 8% in year one versus 0% for the Jeep Grand Cherokee-L. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.