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2018 Buick Encore Essence
VIN
KL4CJGSB3JB639944
ABOVE MARKET
· $9,003 above typical price
Newark, DE
Listed at
$19,998
typical market $10,995 · 30 comps
This 2018 Buick Encore Essence is listed at $19,998 with 34,229 miles in Newark, DE.
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Sold by CarMax Newark DE
2070 Stafford Way, Newark, DE 19711
Hours: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM; 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM; 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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VIN report
2018 Buick Encore Essence
VIN KL4CJGSB3JB639944
Accidents
Reported damage & accident records
Title
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Mileage
Recorded odometer readings
Listings
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Market price range
Based on 30 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 26, 2026This vehicle · $19,998
Below market
$7,995
Typical price
$10,995
Above market
$15,925
This vehicle: $19,998 — above the market range (typical price $10,995)
Asking $19,998 · typical market price $10,995 · based on 30 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price increased $1,000 (+5.3%) over 4 days.
Oct 21, 2026 · $18,998
Oct 25, 2026 · $19,998
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN KL4CJGSB3JB639944, spanning 4 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CarMax Newark DE | Newark, DE 19711 | $19,998 | 34,229 mi | 2026-10-25 | 15 h ago |
| CarMax Newark | Newark, Delaware 19711 | $19,998 | 34,229 mi | 2026-10-20 | 1 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CarMax Newark DE | Newark, DE 19711 | $18,998 | 34,229 mi | 2026-10-21 | 4 d ago |
| CarMax Newark | Newark, DE 19711 | $18,998 | 34,229 mi | 2026-10-20 | 3 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for KL4CJGSB3JB639944Trim
Essence
Engine
Drivetrain
AWD/All-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
$4,878
Fuel
$7,750
Insurance
$7,310
Maintenance & repairs
$5,500
Total, 5 years
$25,438
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 $980 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $12,480 |
| June 2026 | $12,275 |
| July 2026 | $12,138 |
| August 2026 | $11,989 |
| September 2026 | $11,899 |
| October 2026 | $11,500 |
A little comparison goes a long way
About this comparison ↓What else could you drive?
Compare 2018 Buick Encore with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 26, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2018 Buick Encore in this catalog, the 2018 Ford Escape has the lowest median asking price ($10,998, 1,982 listings with photos) and the 2018 Jeep Compass the highest ($13,225, 1,635 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 26, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
The car you are viewing
2018 Buick Encore
Essence · United States
$19,998Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $11,929 · 69 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $9,456–$13,995
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$6,773 lower median
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$13,225Median asking price · 1,635 qualifying listings
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$7,651 lower median
2018 Chevrolet Equinox
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Middle 50%$9,999–$14,536
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$8,003 lower median
2018 Jeep Renegade
All trims
$11,995Median asking price · 673 qualifying listings
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$7,498 lower median
2018 Nissan Rogue
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$12,500Median asking price · 1,345 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$10,190–$14,821
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Buick Encore Essence | $11,929 | $9,456–$13,995 | 69 |
| 2018 Ford Escape All trims | $10,998 | $9,046–$13,294 | 1,982 |
| 2018 Jeep Compass All trims | $13,225 | $11,295–$15,170 | 1,635 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Equinox All trims | $12,347 | $9,999–$14,536 | 1,928 |
| 2018 Jeep Renegade All trims | $11,995 | $9,999–$13,900 | 673 |
| 2018 Nissan Rogue All trims | $12,500 | $10,190–$14,821 | 1,345 |
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 26, 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 | 173 | $32,749 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 313 | $18,938 | 58% | 40,398 mi |
| 2021 | 213 | $14,995 | 46% | 69,555 mi |
| 2020 | 397 | $13,990 | 43% | 77,892 mi |
| 2019 | 1,076 | $12,497 | 38% | 83,956 mi |
| 2018 | 660 | $11,300 | 35% | 92,605 mi |
| 2017 | 715 | $10,899 | 33% | 92,531 mi |
| 2016 | 705 | $9,995 | 31% | 95,492 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
