Used Buick Encore GX for Sale nearCross State, SD

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 $21,186, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $20,104 over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 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 across the lineup, with a 4.71/5 all-generations user rating.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.71/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Encore GX for its stylish design, spacious interior, and impressive set of standard features. Comfort, safety, and everyday usability also come up often, along with the model's value-oriented luxury feel.

Expert reviews rate the 2024 and 2022 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on the touchscreen experience, performance, and some roughness in the powertrain, especially when you want quicker passing response.

35.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Buick Encore GX models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Encore GX's comfort, useful features, and easy everyday livability. The model also earns praise for its spacious cabin, smooth ride, and strong safety equipment.

• Owners rate the Buick Encore GX between 4.5 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable, but it makes sense to check service history carefully and pay attention to any brake-related concerns noted by owners.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 87.3% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Buick’s Driver Confidence package
• Infotainment: an 11-inch touchscreen with an 8-inch digital gauge cluster, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: The EPA gives the Encore GX a combined fuel rating of 30 miles per gallon in FWD with either engine. If you choose AWD with the 1.3-liter engine, expect combined fuel economy to drop to 27 mpg.

Which Buick Encore GX trim should I buy?

The 2024 Buick Encore GX offers these trims:

• Preferred: This entry trim brings the 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine with 137 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque, plus a CVT; it suits you if you want the lowest starting point.
• Preferred with 1.3-liter turbo: This version adds the 1.3-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine with 155 ponies and 174 lb-ft of twist, plus a nine-speed automatic transmission; it is the best-value choice if you want more punch without moving up to the top trim.
• Avenir: This top trim adds its own unique grille, chrome trim, new LED tail lights on the top two trims, and available 19-inch wheels; it suits you if you want the most upscale look and feel.

What Buick Encore GX do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume model years usually give you more shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare prices, trims, and condition. They also tend to be the years most buyers gravitate toward when looking for a balance of availability and value.

What is the Buick Encore GX's resale value?

The Encore GX shows broad year-over-year price declines across the lineup, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The steepest drops are in the older years, while the newer model years are falling more gradually. That pattern gives you a wider spread of price points to choose from.

The 2024, 2025, 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, and automatic high beams.

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 2025 model is at −4.93% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −4.1%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $22,203. The Buick Encore GX offers a stylish, upscale-feeling cabin with a smooth ride and useful cargo space.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2024 Buick Encore GX is still available in front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and the base Preferred trim can be had with a 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine with 137 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque; all trims can be upgraded with a 1.3-liter turbocharged three-cylinder mill offering 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.