Trim Report

Buick Encore Preferred2018

Includes:BUIENC|Preferred
$3,500
Starting From
1,341
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 1,341 active dealer listings as of

Min $3,500
Max $29,995
From $3,500
Fresh

Preferred 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 Preferred Pricing

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Where to Find Buick Encore Preferred

Location data for all 2018 Buick Encore trims combined

40States

10% of the market sits in Michigan, though listings span 40 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

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
·
26-27city
·
31-33hwy
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$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)

Is the Preferred Worth It?

Common questions about the 2018 Buick Encore Preferred

How does the Preferred compare to other Buick Encore trims?

The Preferred occupies a distinct position in the Buick Encore range. See how it stacks up on the 2018 overview page.

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

Maintenance costs for the Preferred align with the broader Buick Encore ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The most-reported issue area is engine. Check the 2018 Buick Encore page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Buick Encore Preferred?

For the Preferred, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Buick Encore buyer's guide.

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