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2018 Ford Escape
All trims
$10,999Median asking price · 2,302 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$8,999–$13,488
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2018 Buick Encore Essence
VIN
KL4CJCSB3JB610503
Mount Clemens, MI
Typical market price
$11,995
52 comparable listings
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Sold by 1800GetACar
381 Northbound Gratiot Ave, Mount Clemens, MI 48046
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Market price range
Based on 52 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 17, 2026Below market
$7,223
Typical price
$11,995
Above market
$16,688
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Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800GetACar | Mount Clemens, MI 48046 | — | 71,701 mi | 2026-09-18 | 20 h ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for KL4CJCSB3JB610503Trim
Essence
Engine
Drivetrain
FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2018
Made by
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✓ Backup camera
- ✓ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
30
MPG
City
27
MPG
Highway
33
MPG
$1,550
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 30 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2018 Buick Encore likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Depreciation
$2,926
Fuel
$7,750
Insurance
$7,565
Maintenance & repairs
$5,500
Total, 5 years
$23,741
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearOverall
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Tested configuration: 2018 Buick Encore SUV FWD
Model-level data for the 2018 Buick Encore from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 26, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2018 Buick Encore over the last 6 months — the market softened $912 in that span.
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Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $12,485 |
| June 2026 | $12,275 |
| July 2026 | $12,122 |
| August 2026 | $11,990 |
| September 2026 | $11,800 |
| October 2026 | $11,573 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2018 Buick Encore with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 17, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2018 Buick Encore in this catalog, the 2018 Ford Escape has the lowest median asking price ($10,999, 2,302 listings with photos) and the 2018 Jeep Compass the highest ($13,393, 1,949 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 17, 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
2018 Buick Encore
All trims · United States
$11,000Comparison catalog median · 598 listings with photos in the comparison sample
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Middle 50%: $8,997–$13,376
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2018 Nissan Rogue
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$2,393 higher median
2018 Jeep Compass
All trims
$13,393Median asking price · 1,949 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$11,465–$15,340
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Buick Encore All trims | $11,000 | $8,997–$13,376 | 598 |
| 2018 Ford Escape All trims | $10,999 | $8,999–$13,488 | 2,302 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Equinox All trims | $12,339 | $9,999–$14,507 | 2,344 |
| 2018 Jeep Renegade All trims | $11,995 | $9,995–$13,795 | 818 |
| 2018 Nissan Rogue All trims | $12,500 | $9,999–$14,988 | 1,611 |
| 2018 Jeep Compass All trims | $13,393 | $11,465–$15,340 | 1,949 |
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 17, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
Gen 1 · 2013–presentWhat each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | $35,130 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 341 | $18,942 | 54% | 39,366 mi |
| 2021 | 232 | $14,995 | 43% | 68,775 mi |
| 2020 | 447 | $13,995 | 40% | 76,088 mi |
| 2019 | 1,140 | $12,550 | 36% | 83,504 mi |
| 2018 | 743 | $11,313 | 32% | 92,674 mi |
| 2017 | 779 | $10,750 | 31% | 93,793 mi |
| 2016 | 749 | $9,995 | 28% | 96,606 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
