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2021 Buick Encore prices in the U.S.
$14,995
Median pre-owned asking price
153 pre-owned listings · Updated October 18, 2026
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National price overview
Typical asking price range
$13,268 – $16,994 All 232 listings · Middle 50% of asking pricesMedian asking price
$14,995Trim, mileage and condition change what a comparable vehicle costs.
As of October 18, 2026, the median asking price for a used 2021 Buick Encore in the U.S. is $14,995, based on 153 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
Behind the price
Price range & market sample
The median pre-owned asking price for a 2021 Buick Encore in the U.S. is $14,995 based on 153 pre-owned listings (of 232 total).
232 active dealer listings
Snapshot October 18, 2026 · refreshed daily
30-day asking price change: −$490.
Typical: $13,268–$16,994 — the middle half of 232 asking prices
Median $14,995
$8,843 low
$20K high
Why the wide range? Price depends mostly on configuration and mileage — see below. This spread covers the middle 96% of asking prices: we exclude the cheapest and priciest 2% to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded.
$14,995
Pre-owned median (153)
68,775
Average mileage
What moves the price
Mileage
Asking prices run about $17,467 at 15K–30K miles and fall to $10,994 over 105K miles — roughly $700 for every 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles; trim, condition and equipment also vary.
Observed spread: up to $6,473About these price differences
The $13,268–$16,994 typical range isn't randomness — one factor explains most of it:
Biggest factor in these observed spreads: Mileage. These groups contain different vehicles.
Find your mileage and trim in the configurator below.
Configure the exact car
Choose a state and trim once to update the connected price tables and charts for a 2021 Buick Encore. Mileage adjusts the estimate only.
Total miles the car has already driven, as shown on its odometer.
mi
Estimated asking price · All trims
$14,995
$13,268
–
$16,994
232 listings · Nationwide
ⓘ This is a modelled estimate based on current listings and market data. Actual prices may vary.
Estimate assumptions
at typical mileage, nationwide
Modelled from 232 real asking prices, adjusted for mileage and location. An illustrative estimate from mixed listing groups, not matched vehicles. Not a formal appraisal.
Live 2021 Buick Encore listings, priced by VIN
Compared with all listings
All-listings median $14,995
2021 Buick Encore
Preferred
$9,999
VIN KL4CJESB0MB348973
−$4,996 · vs all-listings median
2021 Buick Encore
Preferred
$14,073
VIN KL4CJASB1MB320219
−$922 · vs all-listings median
2021 Buick Encore
Preferred
$11,995
VIN KL4CJESB4MB351634
−$3,000 · vs all-listings median
View 9 more priced VINs
- Preferred VIN KL4CJASB5MB304797 $13,489 −$1,506 vs median
- Preferred VIN KL4CJESM9MB371508 $12,900 −$2,095 vs median
- Preferred VIN KL4CJESB1MB356032 $12,995 −$2,000 vs median
- Preferred VIN KL4CJASB0MB304657 $10,900 −$4,095 vs median
- Preferred VIN KL4CJESB3MB348126 $14,494 −$501 vs median
- Preferred VIN KL4CJESB0MB309798 $14,499 −$496 vs median
- Preferred VIN KL4CJASB0MB303167 $14,887 −$108 vs median
- Preferred VIN KL4CJASB9MB338077 $15,077 +$82 vs median
- Preferred VIN KL4CJASB2MB336607 $15,995 +$1,000 vs median
Price differences are not deal ratings. Compare equipment, mileage and vehicle history before judging a price.
Every VIN links to a full market report: decode, active listings and the local price band.
A little comparison goes a long way
About this comparison ↓What else could you drive?
Compare 2021 Buick Encore with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 18, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Buick Encore in this catalog, the 2021 Kia Seltos has the lowest median asking price ($16,039, 745 listings with photos) and the 2021 Nissan Rogue the highest ($18,638, 2,400 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 18, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
Your comparison starting point
2021 Buick Encore
All trims · United States
The price overview above is this page’s reference figure. The comparison below uses its own catalog sample: 178 listings with photos, catalog median $14,995 (the baseline for the “lower/higher” badges).
Middle 50%: $13,185–$16,990
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$16,488Median asking price · 1,132 qualifying listings
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$3,643 higher median
2021 Nissan Rogue
$18,638Median asking price · 2,400 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$16,599–$20,586
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$1,605 higher median
2021 Jeep Renegade
$16,600Median asking price · 735 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$14,894–$18,199
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$1,044 higher median
2021 Kia Seltos
$16,039Median asking price · 745 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$14,555–$17,900
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No alternatives have a lower median in this selection. Broaden your filters or turn off “Lower median price only”.
Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Buick Encore All trims | see price overview above | $13,185–$16,990 | 178 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Equinox All trims | $16,499 | $13,997–$18,921 | 1,673 |
| 2021 Ford Escape All trims | $16,488 | $13,995–$18,689 | 1,132 |
| 2021 Nissan Rogue All trims | $18,638 | $16,599–$20,586 | 2,400 |
| 2021 Jeep Renegade All trims | $16,600 | $14,894–$18,199 | 735 |
| 2021 Kia Seltos All trims | $16,039 | $14,555–$17,900 | 745 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: October 18, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 2 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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2021 Buick Encore: a fair price for your mileage
Mileage means the miles recorded on the odometer. Compare asking prices in your mileage band, then select a trim — the equipment version — to narrow the comparison where data is available.
Across the national mileage bands, the overall difference is roughly $700 per 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles, not depreciation of the same car.
Region · trim United States · All trims
Active listings 232
Median asking price $14,995
Mileage means the total miles on the odometer. Each point shows the median asking price for a mileage band; shaded areas show the middle 50% of prices.
Swipe the chart horizontally to see every mileage band.
Counts cover the selected region and trim, including listings without usable mileage. Thin mileage bands and rare or unknown trims may be omitted from the chart.
View the full national mileage price table
| Mileage ⓘ | Based on ⓘ | Fair price ⓘ | Typical range ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15K–30K miles | 17 listings | $17,467 | $15K–$18K |
| 30K–45K miles | 48 listings | $17,140 | $16K–$18K |
| 45K–60K miles | 33 listings | $15,598 | $14K–$17K |
| 60K–75K miles | 43 listings | $15,394 | $15K–$16K |
| 75K–90K miles | 34 listings | $14,304 | $13K–$15K |
| 90K–105K miles | 24 listings | $12,774 | $11K–$13K |
| Over 105K miles | 30 listings | $10,994 | $9,849–$13K |
United States — all states. These bands combine different trims, conditions and listing histories. They do not hold trim or condition constant.
Trim-level pricing isn't reliable enough for this model yet — mileage and configuration explain most of the spread above.
Understand the differences
2021 Buick Encore: VIN configurations and specifications
Multiple VIN patterns can share the same trim. Compare their recorded equipment, then open a specification page for the full details.
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Preferred 1.4L 4-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: KL4CJESM · year code M$14,833 Median asking price · U.S. 56 priced listings · October 18, 2026
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Preferred 1.4L 4-cyl · FWD VIN pattern: KL4CJASM · year code M187 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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Preferred 1.4L 4-cyl · FWD VIN pattern: KL4CJASB · year code M$14,995 Median asking price · U.S. 183 priced listings · October 18, 2026
Where these specifications come from
Specifications combine decoded VIN data, including NHTSA vPIC , with inventory records. If decoding does not identify a trim, a recorded inventory trim may be shown. VIN patterns do not confirm every installed option.
Counts describe observed VINs in our database, not factory production totals. Prices are median asking prices from qualifying U.S. listings, not original MSRP. Check the vehicle’s build sheet for exact equipment.
FACTORY REFERENCE
2021 Buick Encore factory brochure
Model-year reference for features and equipment. Actual VIN equipment may differ.
FACTORY BROCHURE
2021 Buick Encore PDF Brochure
2021 · US · 16 pages
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Price history
Change state or trim for this report →
View national price history · all trims
Median asking price by month — U.S., all trims · shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile)
The median listing price for a 2021 Buick Encore is $15,693 (October 2026) — down 4.7% from $16,475 in November 2025.
Monthly price table
| Month | Median price | Typical range | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $15,693 | $14K–$18K | 331 |
| September 2026 | $15,900 | $14K–$18K | 398 |
| August 2026 | $15,996 | $14K–$18K | 344 |
| July 2026 | $15,998 | $14K–$18K | 298 |
| June 2026 | $16,037 | $14K–$18K | 239 |
| May 2026 | $16,040 | $14K–$18K | 216 |
| April 2026 | $15,893 | $14K–$18K | 192 |
| March 2026 | $15,978 | $14K–$18K | 204 |
| February 2026 | $15,500 | $14K–$17K | 200 |
| January 2026 | $15,789 | $14K–$17K | 151 |
| December 2025 | $15,970 | $14K–$18K | 117 |
| November 2025 | $16,475 | $15K–$18K | 102 |
2021 Buick Encore prices by state
See how asking prices vary across states. Looking for a 2021 Buick Encore for sale near you? Open your state's price guide to compare its market, then follow the local listings link to browse available vehicles.
United States · all trims · snapshot October 18, 2026. Explore state markets below. Prices and counts cover all trims in each state; the full comparison table remains available below the map.
Explore 39 more state markets
Nebraska
Typical asking price
$15,673
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 10
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Arkansas
Typical asking price
$15,195
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 13
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Montana
Typical asking price
$14,962
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 6
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
South Carolina
Typical asking price
$16,276
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 26
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
California
Typical asking price
$15,936
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 28
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Delaware
Typical asking price
$18,480
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 6
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Kansas
Typical asking price
$16,920
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 20
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
South Dakota
Typical asking price
$17,995
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 7
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Washington
Typical asking price
$15,200
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 13
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
West Virginia
Typical asking price
$16,250
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 14
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Iowa
Typical asking price
$17,083
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 23
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Louisiana
Typical asking price
$15,000
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 17
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Massachusetts
Typical asking price
$16,597
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 11
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Minnesota
Typical asking price
$15,945
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 30
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Nevada
Typical asking price
$17,223
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 9
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
New Hampshire
Typical asking price
$14,712
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
New Jersey
Typical asking price
$14,998
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 13
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
New Mexico
Typical asking price
$15,336
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 10
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Oregon
Typical asking price
$16,458
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 8
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Vermont
Typical asking price
$14,999
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 7
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Connecticut
Typical asking price
$15,996
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 6
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Idaho
Typical asking price
$14,470
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Maine
Typical asking price
$17,238
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 6
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Mississippi
Typical asking price
$15,225
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 21
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Rhode Island
Typical asking price
$15,622
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 6
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
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Listed this year counts every 2021 Buick Encore first listed in 2026 (sold and active), with currently active cars as a floor. Typical price is the median of each car's latest asking price — or the average of active listings where this-year data is thin.
EXPLORE THE YEARS
Other Buick Encore years
Same model, a different chapter. Start with a nearby year, or open the complete timeline.
An earlier model year
2020
Buick Encore
Typical asking price
$13,995
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2021
Buick Encore
Typical asking price
$14,995
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A newer model year
2022
Buick Encore
Typical asking price
$18,942
Explore this year →
See how model-year prices compare
U.S. market · All trimsDifferent model years, shown on the same dollar scale. Median asking price where available; otherwise average. These are different vehicles, not a forecast of your car’s value.
Years separated by a production gap are listed separately below.
Explore all 9 other model years
Pick a year to open its price report. Prices compare different vehicles and equipment, not the changing value of one car.
Nearby model years
2014
$8,425
2015
$8,970
2016
$9,995
2017
$10,750
2018
$11,313
2019
$12,550
2020
$13,995
2022
$18,942
More model years
Newer generation — after a production gap
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What would a 2021 Buick Encore cost per month?
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7.0% is an illustrative starting rate — use your own lender quote.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$267
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,500 down
Amount financed
$13,495
Total interest
$2,525
Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.
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- Check title and accident history
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- Review factory equipment
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Frequently asked questions
Why do 2021 Buick Encore prices range from $8,843 to $19,743?
The spread comes down to configuration and mileage: higher-mileage, base-configuration examples sit near the low end, while low-mileage and premium configurations reach the top. Half of all listings fall between $13,268 and $16,994 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.
How much should mileage change the price of a 2021 Buick Encore?
Across the lowest- and highest-mileage groups, asking prices differ by roughly $700 per 10,000 miles. These groups contain different vehicles: this is not a same-trim adjustment or a forecast for one car. Compare the mileage and trim tables, then check condition, equipment and vehicle history.
How many 2021 Buick Encore are for sale right now?
232 in total. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.
Is this the trade-in value or private-party value of my 2021 Buick Encore?
These figures describe dealer asking prices, not trade-in offers, private-party sale values or completed sale prices. Use them to compare advertised vehicles. To find out what a buyer or dealer would pay for your car, request an offer that takes its mileage, condition, equipment and history into account.
How we calculate these prices
We track 232 active listings for this vehicle across dealer sites nationwide, updated every day. Average and median are computed from real asking prices on live listings. We exclude the top and bottom 2% of prices to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded. Prices reflect dealer asking prices — not final sale prices — and exclude taxes, fees, and incentives. Trim and mileage move the price more than any other factor; see the breakdowns above.
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