Used Buick Encore GX for Sale nearSan Francisco, 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 $21,359, and its lowest point over the past year was $20,108. 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, especially for its stylish design, spacious interior, and impressive set of standard features. The all-generations owner rating is 4.71/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise its comfort, cargo room, and value, and they also call out its safety features and easy-to-live-with character. Expert reviews add that the Encore GX brings a polished look, smooth ride quality, and useful everyday practicality.

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

The main trade-offs show up in the newer expert-tested years, where the touchscreen draws criticism and performance is described as modest. Even so, the Encore GX remains appealing if you want a small SUV that emphasizes comfort, style, and everyday usability.

33.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Buick Encore GX models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Buick Encore GX for its comfort, standard features, and overall value, while expert reviews highlight its smooth ride, useful cargo space, and polished everyday character. Across the model years in the data, it comes across as a well-liked compact SUV that fits daily driving well.

• 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 if you verify service history and inspect the vehicle carefully, especially for signs of brake-related concerns mentioned by some owners.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 87.6% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Buick’s Driver Confidence package
• Infotainment: 11-inch touchscreen with 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 is the entry point, and it 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 price and the core Encore GX experience.
• Preferred with 1.3-liter turbo engine: This version adds the 1.3-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine with 155 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque, paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. It’s 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, and the most upscale presentation in the lineup.

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 tend to be the easiest to shop because you get more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price and equipment mix. They also often become the most popular used picks because buyers can balance availability, value, and deal quality more easily.

What is the Buick Encore GX's resale value?

Most model years in the table are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want to benefit from softer pricing. The biggest drop is a double-digit decline, while the rest show smaller but still meaningful declines. That pattern suggests you can find better value across much of the lineup, especially if you’re flexible on model year.

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, 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 −10.03% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −4.53%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.6% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $22,366. 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. However, 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 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.