For the same model year, dealers ask 26 points more than private sellers; CA is the cheapest state at -12% and NE the priciest at +33%; a four-wheel drive Encore asks +17% against the median of its model year.
Buick Encore price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | 9 | |
| 2020 | — | 18 | |
| 2019 | 2.1× | 44 | |
| 2018 | 2.3× | 32 | |
| 2017 | 2.2× | 48 | |
| 2016 | 2.3× | 41 | |
| 2015 | 3.3× | 47 | |
| 2014 | — | 28 | |
| 2013 | — | 19 | |
| 2012 | — | 6 |
For the 2016 model year, the Buick Encore has a median asking price of $8,500; the Jeep Renegade asks $7,900 and the Fiat 500X $5,900. It is the priciest of the three, 44% above the cheapest.
Dealer or private seller
On the Buick Encore the dealer markup works out at 26% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 476 | +10.6% | $9,494 |
| Private seller | 205 | -15.0% | $6,945 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 606 | +4.0% | $8,741 |
| Rebuilt | 45 | -12.2% | $8,216 |
Branded titles are harder to insure, finance and resell, so check the exact car first: run its VIN against the records.
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2017 Encore, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 50–75k and 150–175k bands the asking price falls 50%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 50–75k miles | 19 | |
| 75–100k miles | 25 | |
| 100–125k miles | 38 | |
| 125–150k miles | 19 | |
| 150–175k miles | 12 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Buick Encore is drivetrain: 4WD asks +17% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive | 158 | +16.8% |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | 328 | -0.3% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Buick Encore asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is NE at +33%, cheapest CA at -12% — 45 points apart, which on a $8,199 car is roughly $3,698.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 53 | |
| OK | 19 | |
| FL | 60 | |
| NV | 28 | |
| OH | 35 | |
| AZ | 46 | |
| PA | 16 | |
| MN | 39 | |
| MI | 16 | |
| NE | 17 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Buick Encore cost?
The median asking price is $8,199 across 770 live listings. A 2012 asks about $4,600 and a 2021 about $13,594. The most listed year is 2017, at $8,990.
Is a used Encore cheaper than a Jeep Renegade?
No. For the 2016 model year the Encore has a median asking price of $8,500 and the Jeep Renegade $7,900, so the Encore asks 8% more.
Is it cheaper to buy a Encore from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 10.6% above and private sellers 15.0% below, a gap of about $2,589 on a 2020 at $10,115.
How much value does a Encore lose per 25,000 miles?
About 16% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2017 Encore, measured from the 50–75k band to the 150–175k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Buick Encore valuation tool.
How much less is a rebuilt-title Encore worth?
A rebuilt-title Encore asks 12% less than the median for its model year (45 listings): about $1,234 off a 2020 at $10,115.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Encore?
Of the states with enough listings, CA asks least at -12.0% against the national median, and NE most at +33.1%. On the typical $8,199 Encore that spread is about $3,698.
Why do Encore prices for the same year vary so much?
Among 47 listings of the 2015 Encore, the priciest tenth asks 3.3× what the cheapest tenth does: $9,900 against $2,999.
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