2018 Buick Encore Preferred II

VIN KL4CJFSB5JB519296
Typical market price
$11,700
29 comparable listings

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Last listed by Southern Buick GMC Kia Virginia Beach

2375 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23454

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2018 Buick Encore Preferred II

VIN KL4CJFSB5JB519296

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Market price range

Based on 29 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 3, 2026
Below market
$8,472
Typical price
$11,700
Above market
$13,411

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2018 Buick Encore Preferred II for sale near Virginia BeachVA

31 cheaper within 50 miles · best $14,686 less

1 same trim from $11,700 ▼ $8,981 less Virginia Beach
3 from 2017, same body from $9,684 ▼ $10,997 less Chesapeake
27 one trim down from $5,995 ▼ $14,686 less Chesapeake
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Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed Seen
Southern Buick GMC Kia Virginia Beach Virginia Beach, VA 23454 $20,681 14,190 mi 2021-05-10 1971 d ago

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for KL4CJFSB5JB519296
Trim
Preferred II
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

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  • ✓ 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 $2,854
Fuel $7,750
Insurance $5,015
Maintenance & repairs $5,500
Total, 5 years $21,119

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year
Overall
★★★★★
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 $498 in that span.

May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
May 2026 $12,488
June 2026 $12,287
July 2026 $12,146
August 2026 $11,995
September 2026 $11,900
October 2026 $11,990
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As of October 3, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2018 Buick Encore in this catalog, the 2018 Ford Escape has the lowest median asking price ($11,275, 2,225 listings with photos) and the 2018 Jeep Compass the highest ($13,694, 1,943 listings).

Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 3, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.

2018 Buick Encore — actual listing photo
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2018 Buick Encore

All trims · United States

$11,153

Comparison catalog median · 579 listings with photos in the comparison sample

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Middle 50%: $8,999–$13,007

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Photo: Preferred · 61,993 mi · view VIN

2018 Jeep Compass several trims listed — actual listing photo
$2,541 higher median

2018 Jeep Compass

All trims

$13,694

Median asking price · 1,943 qualifying listings

Middle 50%$11,577–$15,498

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Asking prices for your current selection (USD)
Model / trimMedianMiddle 50%Listings
2018 Buick Encore
All trims
$11,153$8,999–$13,007579
2018 Ford Escape
All trims
$11,275$9,195–$13,7952,225
2018 Chevrolet Equinox
All trims
$12,500$10,387–$14,7952,331
2018 Nissan Rogue
All trims
$12,936$10,500–$14,9951,568
2018 Jeep Renegade
All trims
$11,995$9,995–$13,921771
2018 Jeep Compass
All trims
$13,694$11,577–$15,4981,943

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 3, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 1 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–present

What 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 10 $32,832 100% —
2022 331 $18,995 58% 38,243 mi
2021 162 $15,140 46% 71,952 mi
2020 356 $14,010 43% 75,274 mi
2019 1,017 $12,809 39% 83,476 mi
2018 645 $11,277 34% 94,276 mi
2017 631 $10,940 33% 94,610 mi
2016 626 $9,999 30% 97,552 mi

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