Used 2024 Buick Encore GX for Sale nearRaleigh, NC

How much does the 2024 Buick Encore GX cost?

Prices have softened 4.05% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 3,171 listings available, which suggests solid inventory availability for shoppers comparing options.

Is the 2024 Buick Encore GX a good car?

Yes — the 2024 Buick Encore GX earns a 5/5 user rating and a 7.7/10 expert rating. The model scores 8/10 across Look and feel, Form and function, Cost effectiveness, and Safety.

It stands out as a smartly refreshed subcompact crossover with an attractive design, an economical character, and a comfortable ride. It also offers impressive cargo space for its segment, which makes it especially appealing if you want a small SUV that feels practical in daily use.

The trade-offs are that the new touchscreen underwhelms and performance could be better. Even so, the overall package fits you well if you want a small crossover that looks good, rides smoothly, and makes efficient use of space.

Good and great deals account for 36.9% of listings, which gives you a decent chance to find a competitive offer.

Is the 2024 Buick Encore GX reliable?

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

The Encore GX is described as economical, comfortable, and easy to live with, and its smooth-riding suspension helps it feel settled in everyday driving. Its powertrain is also described as decent and responsive enough for normal use.

The cost side is helped by a free first vehicle service that includes an oil change, inspection, and tire rotation. For used buyers, the main long-term ownership risk is making sure the vehicle has been maintained properly and that any roughness or hesitation in the powertrain hasn’t worsened with age.

What should I look for when buying a used 2024 Buick Encore GX?

Accident-free inventory is solid at 87.2% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still check the vehicle history report carefully and prioritize a thorough inspection, especially if you’re considering a higher-mileage example. Focus on overall condition, how the touchscreen and driver-assistance features operate, and whether the powertrain feels smooth in normal driving.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The lineup includes Preferred, Sport Touring, and Avenir. The Avenir gets its own unique grille and chrome trim, while the top two trims add new LED taillights; base-trim shoppers should pay close attention to feature differences before assuming every visual upgrade is included.
• Powertrain: The base setup uses a 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine with 137 horsepower and a CVT, while all trims can be upgraded to a 1.3-liter turbocharged three-cylinder with 155 horsepower and a nine-speed automatic. The turbo feels more responsive, but takeoff can be rough and highway passing can take time.
• Safety package: Buick’s Driver Confidence package is standard and includes lane-keeping assist, lane-departure warning, automatic emergency braking, forward collision alert, a following distance indicator, automatic high beams, and blind-spot monitoring. Rear park assist, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, and a 360-degree camera are extra.
• Infotainment: You get an 11-inch touchscreen paired with an 8-inch digital gauge cluster under one pane of glass. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, and USB-A, USB-C, a wireless charging pad, and a 120-volt outlet are available.
• Fuel efficiency: The EPA gives the Encore GX a combined fuel rating of 30 miles per gallon in FWD with either engine, and AWD with the 1.3-liter engine drops combined fuel economy to 27 mpg.

Which 2024 Buick Encore GX trim should I buy?

The 2024 Buick Encore GX is offered in 3 trim levels: Preferred, Sport Touring, and Avenir.

Here's the short version:

• Preferred: This is the entry point, and it makes the Encore GX’s core strengths accessible: attractive design, a smooth ride, and useful cargo space. It’s the trim to consider if you want the lowest starting point and are comfortable with the base powertrain and fewer upscale touches.
• Sport Touring: This is the best-value trim if you want a more distinctive look without jumping to the top of the range. It keeps the Encore GX’s practical strengths while giving you a step up in style and presence.
• Avenir: This is the most upscale choice, with its own unique grille and chrome trim. It suits you best if you want the most premium appearance and are willing to pay more for it.

Buick’s Driver Confidence package is standard across the lineup, but rear park assist, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, and a 360-degree camera remain extra.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2024 Buick Encore GX?

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you have room to shop carefully without rushing.

• Deal availability: 36.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 3,171 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 4.05% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 87.2% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $21,666, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2024 Buick Encore GX's resale value?

The current average of $21,666 sits slightly below last year's $22,580.

That softer pricing suggests the model is currently more favorable for buyers than sellers. If you plan to resell later, you should expect value to depend heavily on condition, mileage, and how well the vehicle has been maintained.

The good news is that the Encore GX’s broad appeal should help support demand, especially if you keep it clean and well documented. Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 5/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2024 Buick Encore GX safe?

The 2024 Buick Encore GX earns five-star ratings from NHTSA, including five-star ratings for frontal crash and side crash, and a four-star rollover rating.

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

Buick’s Driver Confidence package is standard and includes lane-keeping assist, lane-departure warning, automatic emergency braking, forward collision alert, a following distance indicator, automatic high beams, and blind-spot monitoring. Teen Driver and Buckle to Drive are also standard, while rear park assist, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, and a 360-degree camera are extra.

One caveat is that the 2024 model has not yet been rated by IIHS.

Should I buy a 2024 Buick Encore GX or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2024 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2024 if:

• 36.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 87.2% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 4.05% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The refreshed design, new touchscreen, and available Avenir trim make this year feel more modern.

Consider the 2023 if:

• At $20,557, the 2023 costs less than the current year's $21,666 average.
• It offers a comfortable, practical, easy-to-live-with crossover setup.

The bottom line: If you want the newer look, updated tech, and broader trim choice, the 2024 is the better all-around pick. If your priority is saving money and you’re comfortable giving up the refresh, the 2023 is the more budget-friendly path.

How does the 2024 Buick Encore GX compare to the 2024 Chevrolet Trax?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2024 Buick Encore GX:

• Pros: Attractive design, Smooth ride quality, Impressive cargo space for its segment.
• Cons: New touchscreen underwhelms, Performance could be better.

2024 Chevrolet Trax:

• Pros: Stylish design, Great handling, Impressive technology.
• Cons: AWD not available, Advanced safety features are not standard, Poor ergonomic design.

Our experts score the 2024 Buick Encore GX 7.7/10 and the 2024 Chevrolet Trax 8.3/10. The Encore GX leans more toward comfort, cargo space, and a smoother ride, while the Trax scores higher overall and brings stronger handling and technology. If you want a more refined-feeling small crossover, the Buick has the edge; if you want the higher expert score and a lower average used price, the Trax is the stronger value play.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.