The Buick Encore window sticker (Monroney label) lists its original factory MSRP, the 1.3L, 3-cyl, Regular fuel, Front-Wheel Drive build, standard and optional equipment, EPA fuel economy (up to 31 mpg combined) and NHTSA safety ratings. Enter a Buick Encore VIN and the label comes back with that car's own build — free.
The Buick Encore window sticker — build, options & years
The Buick Encore ran from 2013–2026. Its Monroney label captures exactly how each one left the factory — the build, the options it was optioned with and the price, built around the 1.3L, 3-cyl, Regular fuel, Front-Wheel Drive powertrain.
Which year's sticker do I need? Any Buick Encore VIN works — ForCar reads the exact model year automatically. On owner data the cleanest years are 2023, 2024, 2025; the most-complained-about are 2015, 2017, 2019. For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Buick Encore VIN decoder.
What the Buick Encore sticker says about fuel
Fuel economy is a legally required block on every Monroney label — city, highway and combined figures plus the estimated annual fuel bill. These are the EPA numbers on file for the Encore, latest tested year 2026:
The label also prints an estimated $2,050 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 319 g/mi of CO₂. EPA files the Encore under Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, which is the class it gets compared against on the sticker.
How the Encore's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG printed on the label, model year by model year — 2013 to 2026. Worth checking before you compare a Encore sticker from one year with another:
Over that span the combined figure rose by 2 mpg, so an early sticker and a recent one describe noticeably different cars. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, which shifts figures printed before and after that year.
Safety ratings printed on the label
The second required block: NHTSA's five-star crash results. This is what the Encore sticker carries as of its 2026 rating:
Stars are awarded per test, so a car can hold five overall and fewer for rollover — tall vehicles usually give ground there. Compare against every rated model in the safest cars ranking.
What a used Encore sells for now
The label froze the Encore price on the day it left the factory; the market has moved since, and this is where it landed: median asking price of the Encore by model year, from 338 live US listings:
| Model year | Median asking price | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8 listings | |
| 2020 | 21 listings | |
| 2019 | 48 listings | |
| 2018 | 46 listings | |
| 2017 | 53 listings | |
| 2016 | 52 listings | |
| 2015 | 44 listings | |
| 2014 | 40 listings | |
| 2013 | 26 listings |
A 2021 Encore asks a median $12,995 today, a 2013 about $5,900. Full breakdown on the Buick Encore value page.
What's on the Buick Encore sticker
Every Monroney label carries the same required blocks: MSRP with itemised options, EPA fuel economy — for this car 30 mpg combined, NHTSA safety ratings — 5 stars overall here, standard and optional equipment, and parts-content origin. Every Encore VIN returns its own build rather than a generic spec.
For how to read each block, what to do if the sticker is lost, and how it differs from a build sheet, see the window sticker guide.
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How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%) — not user reviews. For full recalls, MPG and safety see the Buick Encore VIN decoder.
Encore window sticker — every model year
This covers the Buick Encore for 2013–2026. Enter any Encore VIN above and ForCar pulls the exact build and Monroney label for that specific year automatically. No need to pick a year. Driving something else? Browse window stickers for every Buick model.
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Other Buick window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buick Enclave | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 23 mpg | |
| Buick Envista | Small Station Wagons | 30 mpg | |
| Buick Envision | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 26 mpg | |
| Buick LaCrosse | Midsize Cars | 29 mpg | |
| Buick Regal | Midsize Cars | 29 mpg | |
| Buick LeSabre | Large Cars | 21 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Buick Encore
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Encore, next to the tyre-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Buick Encore all three must show the same number.
All four must match. A Buick Encore whose windshield plate disagrees with the door jamb has either had a panel replaced or a tampered identity — check the paperwork before any money changes hands.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Buick Encore window sticker show?
The EPA figures on file are 30 mpg combined (29 city / 31 highway), from its 2026 rating, with an estimated $2,050 a year in fuel printed alongside.
What safety rating is on the Buick Encore sticker?
5 stars overall from NHTSA as of its 2026 rating. The label breaks it down per test: Overall 5★, Frontal crash 5★, Side crash 5★, Rollover 4★.
What is a Buick Encore worth now versus its sticker price?
The label freezes the factory price; today a 2021 asks a median $12,995 and a 2013 about $5,900 across 338 live listings. See the Buick Encore value page.
Is the recreated Buick Encore sticker the same as the original?
It rebuilds the factory equipment, EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety from official records, so the core Monroney content matches. Dealer-added options and destination charges vary by sale, so the printed total on one Buick Encore may differ from another.
Where do I find the VIN on a Buick Encore?
Lower-left of the windshield, the driver's door-jamb sticker, or the registration and insurance documents — all three must agree. For what a window sticker is, how to read each block and what to do if yours is lost, see the window sticker guide.