Used Buick Encore GX for Sale nearBakersfield, CA

How much does the Buick Encore GX cost in today's market?

Used Buick Encore GX prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Buick Encore GX's current nationwide average price is $20,655, and its lowest nationwide average price over the past year was $20,106. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023 and 2024 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Buick Encore GX a good car?

Yes — the Buick Encore GX earns strong marks from owners, who consistently praise its stylish design, spacious interior, and easy-to-live-with character. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners also repeatedly highlight its comfort, safety features, and value, along with the practical cargo space and user-friendly tech that make it appealing as a compact SUV. Expert reviews rate the 2024 and 2022 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs are the touchscreen experience and the powertrain's everyday urgency, especially in recent expert-reviewed years.

36.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Buick Encore GX models reliable?

Owners consistently give the Buick Encore GX high marks for comfort, style, and the mix of features it brings for the money. Expert coverage also points to a quiet cabin, easy-to-use technology, and a generally approachable ownership experience.

• Owners rate the Buick Encore GX between 4.5 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable overall, but it makes sense to pay close attention to service history and any reported brake concerns.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 85% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Buick’s Driver Confidence package includes lane-keeping assist, lane-departure warning, automatic emergency braking, forward collision alert, a following distance indicator, automatic high beams, and blind-spot monitoring.
• Infotainment: An 11-inch touchscreen paired with an 8-inch digital gauge cluster, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Which Buick Encore GX trim should I buy?

The 2024 Buick Encore GX offers these trims:

• Preferred: This is the entry point, and it brings the 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine with 137 horsepower and a CVT; it suits buyers who want the lowest starting point.
• Preferred with 1.3-liter turbo: This version adds the 1.3-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine with 155 horsepower and a nine-speed automatic transmission, making it the best-value choice for buyers who want more punch.
• Avenir: This top trim adds its own unique grille, chrome trim, and the most upscale presentation, including the available 19-inch wheels.

What Buick Encore GX do most buyers choose?

The Buick Encore GX years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2025.

The highest-volume years tend to be the easiest to shop because you get more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price, color, and equipment. They also tend to be the most visible choices for used buyers because they balance availability with newer-model features.

What is the Buick Encore GX's resale value?

Most model years are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you want to buy used at a more favorable price. The declines are strongest on older examples, while newer years are changing more gradually. One recent model year is essentially flat, showing that the newest used inventory is still holding close to its prior pricing.

The 2025 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2025, 2024, and 2023 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Buick Encore GX safe?

• 2024: 8/10
• 2023: 9/10
• 2022: 8/10
• 2021: 7/10
• 2020: 9/10

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.

For the safest used buy, the 2020 and 2023 models both post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Buick Encore GX now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −4.05% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −6.29%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 36.9% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 36.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $21,666. The Buick Encore GX offers a stylish design, a spacious interior, and a smooth ride that make it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2024 Buick Encore GX is available with a 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine with 137 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque, or a 1.3-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine with 155 ponies and 174 lb-ft of twist.
• Tech: The 2024 Buick Encore GX gets an 11-inch touchscreen married to an 8-inch digital gauge cluster, and there is wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Safety: Buick’s Driver Confidence package of driver assistance features is standard and includes lane-keeping assist and lane-departure warning, automatic emergency braking, forward collision alert, a following distance indicator, and automatic high beams.
• Starting price: The 2024 Buick Encore GX starts at $26,895 MSRP for a Preferred trim with FWD and the smaller engine.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

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 stands out for its smoother ride and stronger cargo space, while the Trax leans into sharper handling and more impressive technology. The Trax also starts lower and has more listings, but the Encore GX brings a more upscale look and a more comfortable overall feel.

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