Trim Report

Buick Encore Preferred2016

Includes:BUIENC|Preferred
$1,300
Starting From
1,277
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 1,277 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $1,300
Max $29,995
From $1,300
Fresh

Preferred Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$4,000
$4K–$19K
277 listings95,036 avg miles
Convenience
From$1,000
157 listings|$1K–$17K
Essence
From$2,800
196 listings|$3K–$21K
Leather
From$1,800
134 listings|$2K–$19K
Preferred
From$1,300
1,277 listings|$1K–$30K
Premium
From$3,990
131 listings|$4K–$19K
Sport Touring
From$2,250
169 listings|$2K–$21K

2016 Buick Encore Preferred Pricing

Price Trend

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1,277 reasons to be choosy.

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Where to Find Buick Encore Preferred

Location data for all 2016 Buick Encore trims combined

39States

Florida has the most inventory at 9%, with options spread across 39 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

Buick Encore Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2016 Buick Encore trims

Elevated

With 0 recalls and 77 complaints, the 2016 Buick Encore rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

0
Recalls
77
Complaints
6
Crashes
1
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2016 Buick Encore's biggest weak point? ENGINE. It leads 77 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Engine20
02Fuel/propulsion System5
03Steering3
04Power Train,engine3
05Engine,fuel/propulsion System3
77 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Buick Encore Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2016 Buick Encore trims

26–30mpg combined
·
23-25city
·
30-33hwy
·
$2,400-$2,600/yr

Fuel economy for the 2016 Buick Encore ranges from 26 to 30 MPG combined across 4 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Encore - Automatic (S6)
28mpg
1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city33 hwy~$2,400/yr7/10 Clean
Encore AWD - Automatic (S6)
26mpg
1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
23 city30 hwy~$2,600/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2016 Buick Encore Preferred FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the Preferred compare to other Buick Encore trims?

Every Buick Encore trim targets a different buyer. The 2016 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2016 Buick Encore Preferred?

The Preferred shares its core mechanicals with other Buick Encore trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for engine issues, the most commonly reported problem area. The 2016 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Buick Encore Preferred?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Buick Encore Preferred year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Buick Encore overview compares all years side by side.

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