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All trims
$11,953Median asking price · 1,610 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$9,575–$13,995
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2018 Buick Encore Essence
VIN
KL4CJCSB3JB669387
ABOVE MARKET
· $5,411 above typical price
Ozark, MO
Listed at
$17,203
typical market $11,792 · 30 comps
This 2018 Buick Encore Essence is listed at $17,203 with 55,410 miles in Ozark, MO.
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Sold by James River Ford
400 North 20th St, Ozark, MO 65721
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2018 Buick Encore Essence
VIN KL4CJCSB3JB669387
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Market price range
Based on 30 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 14, 2026This vehicle · $17,203
Below market
$7,551
Typical price
$11,792
Above market
$14,168
This vehicle: $17,203 — above the market range (typical price $11,792)
Asking $17,203 · typical market price $11,792 · based on 30 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price increased $605 (+3.6%) over 3 days.
Sep 11, 2026 · $16,598
Sep 14, 2026 · $17,203
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN KL4CJCSB3JB669387, spanning 3 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James River Ford | Ozark, MO 65721 | $17,203 | 55,410 mi | 2026-09-14 | 5 h ago |
| Campbell Ford Mercury | Ozark, MO 65721 | $15,979 | 55,410 mi | 2026-09-11 | 1 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for KL4CJCSB3JB669387Trim
Essence
Engine
Drivetrain
FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose 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
$4,196
Fuel
$7,750
Insurance
$5,313
Maintenance & repairs
$5,500
Total, 5 years
$22,759
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 August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2018 Buick Encore over the last 6 months — the market softened $478 in that span.
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $12,477 |
| May 2026 | $12,488 |
| June 2026 | $12,279 |
| July 2026 | $12,204 |
| August 2026 | $12,000 |
| September 2026 | $11,999 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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As of September 14, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2018 Buick Encore in this catalog, the 2018 Ford Escape has the lowest median asking price ($11,953, 1,610 listings with photos) and the 2018 Jeep Compass the highest ($13,990, 1,436 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 14, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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2018 Buick Encore
Essence · United States
$17,203Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $11,199 · 60 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $9,490–$13,500
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2018 Jeep Compass
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$12,990Median asking price · 1,667 qualifying listings
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Buick Encore Essence | $11,199 | $9,490–$13,500 | 60 |
| 2018 Ford Escape All trims | $11,953 | $9,575–$13,995 | 1,610 |
| 2018 Nissan Rogue All trims | $13,000 | $10,995–$15,380 | 1,125 |
| 2018 Jeep Compass All trims | $13,990 | $11,999–$15,614 | 1,436 |
| 2018 Jeep Renegade All trims | $12,339 | $10,194–$14,069 | 566 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Equinox All trims | $12,990 | $10,950–$15,028 | 1,667 |
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: September 14, 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 · 2013–2022What 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 348 | $19,102 | 100% | 39,406 mi |
| 2021 | 163 | $15,325 | 80% | 68,945 mi |
| 2020 | 309 | $14,436 | 76% | 76,768 mi |
| 2019 | 1,042 | $12,995 | 68% | 82,246 mi |
| 2018 | 488 | $11,988 | 63% | 87,619 mi |
| 2017 | 516 | $10,999 | 58% | 93,884 mi |
| 2016 | 602 | $10,000 | 52% | 96,053 mi |
| 2015 | 388 | $9,450 | 49% | 100,960 mi |
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