Trim Report

Buick Encore Essence2021

Includes:BUIENC|Essence
$5,800
Starting From
168
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 168 active dealer listings as of

Min $5,800
Max $22,096
From $5,800
Fresh

Essence Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$8,995
$9K–$22K
122 listings59,016 avg miles
Convenience
From$4,995
146 listings|$5K–$16K
Essence
From$5,800
168 listings|$6K–$22K
Leather
From$1,100
149 listings|$1K–$19K
Preferred
From$3,000
1,335 listings|$3K–$30K
Premium
From$4,300
126 listings|$4K–$19K
Sport Touring
From$2,750
143 listings|$3K–$18K

2021 Buick Encore Essence Pricing

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Where to Find Buick Encore Essence

Location data for all 2021 Buick Encore trims combined

40States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Michigan (10%), but the remaining listings are spread across 39 other states nationwide.

Buick Encore Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2021 Buick Encore trims

Low Concern

The 2021 Buick Encore's low safety profile includes 0 recall campaigns and 8 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

0
Recalls
8
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2021 Buick Encore has accumulated 8 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine3
02Power Train2
03Service Brakes1
04Unknown Or Other1
05Electrical System,air Bags1
8 total across 1 model years (2021–2021)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Buick Encore Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2021 Buick Encore trims

26–31mpg combined
·
24-30city
·
29-32hwy
·
$1,400-$1,700/yr

With 7 configurations tested, the 2021 Buick Encore ranges from 26 to 31 MPG combined. That's a 5 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Encore GX FWD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)
31mpg
1.3L 3-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
30 city32 hwy~$1,400/yr7/10 Clean
Encore GX FWD - Automatic (variable gear ratios)
29mpg
1.2L 3-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
28 city31 hwy~$1,500/yr6/10 Average
Encore GX AWD - Automatic 9-spd
28mpg
1.3L 3-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
26 city29 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average
Encore FWD - Automatic (S6)
27mpg
1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
25 city30 hwy~$1,600/yr6/10 Average
Encore AWD - Automatic (S6)
26mpg
1.4L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
24 city29 hwy~$1,700/yr5/10 Average

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

2021 Buick Encore Essence FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the Essence compare to other Buick Encore trims?

The Essence occupies a distinct position in the Buick Encore range. See how it stacks up on the 2021 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2021 Buick Encore Essence?

Budget for standard Essence maintenance plus any trim-specific items. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Buick Encore Essence?

For the Essence, 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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