How much does the 2022 Buick Encore GX cost?

Prices have softened 4.71% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 2,252 listings available, which gives you a useful amount of inventory to compare before you buy.

If you find a listing below $18,982.17, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

Is the 2022 Buick Encore GX a good car?

Yes — the 2022 Buick Encore GX earns a 4.57/5 user rating and a 7/10 expert rating. The model scores 8/10 across Look and feel, Form and function, Technology, and Safety.

You’ll see recurring praise for its comfort, advanced technology, and stylish design. Owners also repeatedly highlight the wireless smartphone integration, the 360 camera, and the comfortable seating.

The trade-offs are clear, too: the ride quality is poor, the back seat is cramped, and value is a weak point. In practical terms, that means you’re looking at a small crossover that fits best if you want a polished-feeling daily driver with modern tech rather than the roomiest or most rewarding one.

With 32.2% of listings marked as good or great deals, there’s enough market activity to shop selectively.

Is the 2022 Buick Encore GX reliable?

Owners rate it 4.57/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

Drivers describe it as comfortable and appreciate the advanced technology, while the user feedback also points to a generally dependable, trouble-free ownership experience. The expert evaluation also notes that the powertrain is capable in real-world use and that the vehicle feels easy to live with day to day.

Buick also includes a maintenance perk on this model year, which helps reduce early ownership friction.

For used buyers, the main long-term risk is that a small crossover with mixed powertrain feedback and some value concerns may be more sensitive to condition and maintenance history than you’d want.

What should I look for when buying a used 2022 Buick Encore GX?

Accident-free inventory is solid at 86.6% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still check the report carefully, because a clean listing percentage doesn’t replace a proper history review. Prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if you’re considering a higher-mileage example or one with optional equipment. Focus on overall condition, interior wear, and whether the features you care about are working as expected.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: Base models use cloth seats, while the top trim gets leather seating. The lower trims also use dimmer halogen headlights, while the top trim gets LED headlights.
• Powertrain: You get turbocharged three-cylinder engines, with a 1.2-liter unit making 137 horsepower and a 1.3-liter unit making 155 hp. Front-wheel drive is standard, all-wheel drive is available, and fuel economy is 30 mpg combined with FWD or 27 mpg combined with AWD.
• Safety package: The Driver Confidence package includes automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, following-distance indicator, forward-collision warning, lane-keeping assistance with lane-departure warning, and automatic high-beam headlights. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are also included.
• Infotainment: An eight-inch touchscreen is standard, along with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth audio streaming, a built-in WiFi hotspot, front and rear USB ports, OnStar telematics, and SiriusXM satellite radio. Navigation is available on Select and Essence trims, and built-in Amazon Alexa capability is also available.
• Fuel efficiency: According to the EPA, FWD versions return 30 mpg combined with either engine, while AWD versions return 27 mpg combined. In testing, the vehicle averaged 31.6 mpg in mostly highway driving.

Which 2022 Buick Encore GX trim should I buy?

The 2022 Buick Encore GX is offered in 3 trim levels: Preferred, Select, and Essence.

Here's the short version:

• Base trim: The Preferred gives you the entry point, but you give up leather seating and the better headlights found higher up the range.
• Sweet-spot trim: The Select is the best middle-ground choice if you want a stronger feature mix without jumping to the top price.
• Premium/top trim: The Essence adds the most upscale feel, including leather seating and LED headlights, and it’s the trim most aligned with the model’s near-luxury pitch.

The safety package is standard across the lineup, but the headlight rating is better on the Essence than on Preferred and Select.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2022 Buick Encore GX?

This is a moderate buyer’s market, so you can shop selectively without expecting deep distress pricing.

• Deal availability: 32.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 2,252 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 4.71% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 86.6% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $18,982.17, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2022 Buick Encore GX's resale value?

The current average of $19,746 sits slightly below last year's $20,723.

That softer pricing suggests the model is more favorable for buyers today than it was a year ago. For a future seller, that means you should expect resale value to depend heavily on condition, mileage, and equipment rather than on broad market momentum alone.

Because the market has already moved down, a clean, well-kept example is more likely to hold buyer interest than one with visible wear or missing features. Strong owner satisfaction also helps support demand over time.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.57/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2022 Buick Encore GX safe?

The 2022 Buick Encore GX earned the maximum five stars for overall crash protection from NHTSA, with five-star ratings in both frontal and side crash protection and four stars for rollover resistance. It also earned the highest-possible "Good" ratings in all IIHS crash tests.

It earns a 8/10 safety score from our experts.

The standard Driver Confidence package includes automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, following-distance indicator, forward-collision warning, lane-keeping assistance with lane-departure warning, and automatic high-beam headlights. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are also standard, and Teen Driver technology adds useful monitoring and limit-setting tools.

One caveat to keep in mind: the lower trims’ halogen headlights received a "Marginal" IIHS rating, while the top Essence trim’s LED headlights were rated "Acceptable."

Should I buy a 2022 Buick Encore GX or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2022 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2022 if:

• 32.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 86.6% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 4.71% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.57/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• It carries over from 2021 with only new exterior paint colors.

Consider the 2021 if:

• At $17,118, the 2021 costs less than the current year's $19,746 average.
• It offers a similar upscale-small-crossover formula with easy-to-use tech.

Consider the 2023 if:

• At $21,441, the 2023 costs more than the current year's $19,746 average.
• It adds a practical, comfortable entry-level crossover setup with familiar tech.

The bottom line: If you want the best balance of price, safety, and modern features, the 2022 is the sensible pick. If your priority is saving money, the 2021 is the better value play. If you’re willing to pay more for a newer model-year example, the 2023 is the cleaner alternative.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.