Trim Report

Buick Encore Essence2018

Includes:BUIENC|Essence
$5,800
Starting From
171
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 171 active dealer listings as of

Min $5,800
Max $21,999
From $5,800
Fresh

Essence Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$5,400
$5K–$19K
285 listings84,825 avg miles
Convenience
From$4,755
163 listings|$5K–$78K
Essence
From$5,800
171 listings|$6K–$22K
Leather
From$1,450
144 listings|$1K–$19K
Preferred
From$3,500
1,341 listings|$4K–$30K
Premium
From$4,300
127 listings|$4K–$19K
Sport Touring
From$5,400
146 listings|$5K–$19K

2018 Buick Encore Essence Pricing

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Where to Find Buick Encore Essence

Location data for all 2018 Buick Encore trims combined

40States

If you're near Michigan, you're in luck: 10% of listings are there. But with 40 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Buick Encore Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2018 Buick Encore trims

Elevated

The 2018 Buick Encore's elevated safety profile includes 0 recall campaigns and 70 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

0
Recalls
70
Complaints
10
Crashes
0
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2018 Buick Encore has accumulated 70 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine15
02Air Bags9
03Unknown Or Other6
04Power Train4
05Steering,electrical System,service Brakes2
70 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Buick Encore Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2018 Buick Encore trims

27–30mpg combined
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26-27city
·
31-33hwy
·
$1,450-$1,550/yr

With 4 configurations tested, the 2018 Buick Encore ranges from 27 to 30 MPG combined. That's a 3 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Encore - Automatic (S6)
30mpg
1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city33 hwy~$1,450/yr7/10 Clean
Encore AWD - Automatic (S6)
28mpg
1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
26 city31 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average

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

Essence Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2018 Buick Encore Essence

How does the Essence compare to other Buick Encore trims?

with 171 listings tracked, the Essence sits in a specific spot in the 2018 Buick Encore lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2018 Buick Encore page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2018 Buick Encore Essence?

The Essence 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 2018 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Buick Encore Essence?

The best model year for the Buick Encore Essence comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Buick Encore overview.

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