Used Buick Encore GX for Sale near Kingman, AZ

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 $21,261, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $20,111 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 a strong overall reputation from owners, anchored by an all-generations user rating of 4.71/5. The all-generations owner rating is 4.71/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its stylish design, spacious interior, and strong value, along with its comfort, safety features, and easy-to-live-with character. Reviewers also repeatedly highlight the model's smooth ride, useful cargo space, and premium-leaning feel for a compact SUV.

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 of the driving dynamics, especially in recent years with expert coverage. 35.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Buick Encore GX models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Buick Encore GX's comfort, safety features, and everyday usability as its strongest qualities. The model also earns praise for its stylish design, spacious cabin, and easy-to-use technology.

• 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 overall, but it makes sense to check service history carefully and pay close attention to any reported brake concerns or other wear items.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 87.2% — 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 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: The entry trim brings the 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine, CVT, and the core Buick Driver Confidence safety suite; it is the best-value choice if you want the lowest starting point.
• Preferred with 1.3-liter turbo: This version adds the 1.3-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine and a nine-speed automatic transmission for stronger response.
• Avenir: This top trim adds a 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.

These higher-volume years tend to be the easiest to shop because you get more inventory to compare and a better chance of finding the right color, trim, and equipment mix. They also tend to be the most visible choices in the used market, which helps keep shopping straightforward.

What is the Buick Encore GX's resale value?

The Encore GX shows broad downward movement across the years in this table, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The largest drops are concentrated in the older and newer ends of the range, while the middle years show smaller declines. That pattern suggests there are opportunities for buyers who want a newer model without paying the newest-model premium.

The 2024, 2022, 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 2025 model is at −5.96% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −4.28%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.2% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $22,289. The Buick Encore GX offers a stylish, premium-leaning cabin with a smooth ride and useful cargo space.

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 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.