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2008 Buick Lucerne Super

4dr Sedan

2005 Buick Park Avenue Ultra

4dr Sedan
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2008 Buick Lucerne
(2008 Buick Lucerne 4dr Sedan shown)
 2005 Buick Park Avenue
(2005 Buick Park Avenue 4dr Sedan shown)
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MSRP $38,980 $40,730
Destination Charge $765 $795
Invoice Price $36,836 $36,861
Total List Price $39,745 $41,525
Available Engines 292-hp, 4.6-liter V-8 (regular gas) 240-hp, 3.8-liter V-6 (premium)
Available Transmissions 4-speed automatic w/OD 4-speed automatic w/OD
Fuel Economy City 15 mpg 19 mpg
Fuel Economy Highway 22 mpg 28 mpg
NHTSA Crash Test Data    
Front, Passenger's
Front, Driver's
Other, Rollover Resistance
Side, Rear Seat
Side, Front Seat
IIHS Crash Test Data    
Side, Driver Torso Good -
Side, Driver Pelvis/Leg Acceptable -
Rear, Dynamic Rating Poor -
Other, Bumpers - Acceptable
Side, Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg Good -
Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Right Leg/Foot Acceptable Good
Side, Driver Head and Neck Good -
Side, Rear Passenger Head Protection Good -
Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Restraints Good Good
Side, Rear Passenger Head and Neck Good -
Side, Rear Passenger Torso Good -
Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Structure/safety cage Good Good
Rear, Seat Head/Restraint Geometry Acceptable -
Side, Structure/safety cage Marginal -
Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Chest Good Good
Rear, Overall Rear Poor -
Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Left Leg/Foot Good Good
Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Overall Front Good Good
Frontal Offset Crash Test Performance, Head/Neck Good Good
Side, Overall Side Acceptable -
Side, Driver Head Protection Good -
Overview 2008 Buick Lucerne Super 2005 Buick Park Avenue Ultra
Audio Overview AM/FM/Satellite, clock, seek-scan, in-dash mounted 6-disc CD changer, MP3 capability, 9 brand, amplifier, automatic equalizer, theft deterrent, window grid antenna, radio steering wheel controls AM/FM stereo, clock, seek-scan, cassette, in-dash mounted single CD, 9 performance, amplifier, automatic equalizer, theft deterrent, window grid antenna, radio steering wheel controls
Interior 2008 Buick Lucerne Super 2005 Buick Park Avenue Ultra
Underseat ducts Standard N/A
Auxiliary visors N/A dual
Cargo net Standard Available
Gear shift knob trim genuine wood plastic/rubber
Lighter elements N/A front
Overhead console N/A mini
Illuminated vanity mirrors driver and passenger N/A
Vanity mirrors N/A driver and passenger
Fuel door release N/A power
Steering wheel material leather/genuine wood leather/simulated wood
Seats 2008 Buick Lucerne Super 2005 Buick Park Avenue Ultra
Front seat type bucket split-bench
Seating capacity 5 passengers 6 passengers
Front head restraints adjustable adjustable w/tilt
Cooled front seats driver and passenger N/A
Rear head restraints 2 - fixed 2 - w/tilt
Seat trim suede/leather leather
Entertainment 2008 Buick Lucerne Super 2005 Buick Park Avenue Ultra
Radio AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
Cassette player N/A Standard
CD player in-dash mounted 6-disc in-dash mounted single
MP3 capability Standard N/A
Auxiliary input jack Standard N/A
Speakers 9 brand 9 performance
Safety and Security 2008 Buick Lucerne Super 2005 Buick Park Avenue Ultra
Airbags, side curtain curtain 1st and 2nd row N/A
Occupant sensor Standard N/A
Height adjustable safety belts front N/A
Seatbelt pretensioners front N/A
Door curb lights N/A 4
Warranty 2008 Buick Lucerne Super 2005 Buick Park Avenue Ultra
Warranty - Bumper To Bumper (mths/miles) 48/50,000 36/36,000
Warranty - Power Train (mths/miles) 60/100,000 36/36,000
Warranty - Roadside Assistance (mths/miles) 60/100,000 36/36,000
Exterior 2008 Buick Lucerne Super 2005 Buick Park Avenue Ultra
Fog/driving lights front N/A
Mirrors dual power remote w/tilt down power remote driver, power remote w/tilt down passenger
Tires P245/50HR18.0 BSW AS P235/55HR17.0 BSW touring AS
Wheels 18" painted alloy 17" chrome alloy
Mechanical 2008 Buick Lucerne Super 2005 Buick Park Avenue Ultra
Engine 4.6L V-8 3.8L V-6
Engine - valvetrain DOHC OHV
Turbocharger N/A supercharger
Brake assist Standard N/A
Suspension tuning sport touring
Ride control Standard N/A
Adaptive suspension Standard N/A
Front shocks magnetic fluid-filled regular
Rear suspension type multi-link strut
Rear shocks magnetic fluid-filled air
Axle ratio 3.71 2.93
Remote vehicle starting system Standard N/A
Specifications 2008 Buick Lucerne Super 2005 Buick Park Avenue Ultra
Exterior length 203.2 " 206.8 "
Exterior body width 73.8 " 74.7 "
Exterior height 58.0 " 57.4 "
Engine 4.6L V-8 3.8L V-6
Horsepower 292 @ 6,300 rpm 240 @ 5,200 rpm
Torque 288 @ 4,500 rpm 280 @ 3,600 rpm
SAEJ1349 AUG2004 compliant Standard N/A
Fuel economy - city 15 mpg 19 mpg
Fuel economy - highway 22 mpg 28 mpg
0-60mph (estimated) N/A 8.0 seconds
1/4 mile (estimated) N/A 15.9 seconds at 93 mph
Lateral acceleration (estimated) N/A .86 G
Slalom (estimated) N/A 58.7 mph
Bore-and-Stroke 3.66 / 3.31 " 3.80 / 3.40 "
Curb weight 4,004 lbs. 3,884 lbs.
Wheelbase 115.6 " 113.8 "
Front track 62.6 " 62.7 "
Rear track 62.1 " 62.3 "
Turning radius 22.0 ' 20.2 '
Front legroom 42.5 " 42.4 "
Front headroom 39.5 " 39.8 "
Rear headroom 37.7 " 38.0 "
Front hiproom 56.1 " 56.4 "
Rear hiproom 57.0 " 55.7 "
Front shoulder room 58.0 " 59.2 "
Rear shoulder room 57.0 " 58.7 "
Luggage volume 17.0 cu.ft. 19.1 cu.ft.
Luggage volume (max) 17.0 cu.ft. 19.1 cu.ft.
Passenger volume 108 cu.ft. 112 cu.ft.