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2018 Buick Encore Preferred
VIN
KL4CJASB2JB631198
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $1,002 above typical price
Alvin, TX
Listed at
$11,995
typical market $10,993 · 306 comps
This 2018 Buick Encore Preferred is listed at $11,995 with 59,996 miles in Alvin, TX.
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Sold by Auto Boutique Texas
3507 Fm 528 Road, Alvin, TX 77511
Hours: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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VIN report
2018 Buick Encore Preferred
VIN KL4CJASB2JB631198
Accidents
Reported damage & accident records
Title
Salvage, flood & other title brands
Mileage
Recorded odometer readings
Listings
Past prices, dealers & listing photos
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Market price range
Based on 306 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 1, 2026This vehicle · $11,995
Below market
$7,474
Typical price
$10,993
Above market
$14,998
This vehicle: $11,995 — $1,002 above the typical market price ($10,993)
Asking $11,995 · typical market price $10,993 · based on 306 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Sep 25, 2026 · $11,995
Oct 2, 2026 · $11,995
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN KL4CJASB2JB631198, spanning 7 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Boutique Texas | Alvin, TX 77511 | $11,995 | 59,996 mi | 2026-10-02 | 19 h ago |
| Auto Boutique (TX) | Alvin, TX 77511 | $12,220 | 59,996 mi | 2026-10-01 | 1 d ago |
| Auto Boutique | Alvin, TX 77511 | $13,005 | 59,996 mi | 2026-10-01 | 1 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Boutique (TX) | Alvin, TX 77511 | $13,230 | 59,996 mi | 2026-09-30 | 1 d ago |
| Auto Boutique Texas | Alvin, TX 77511 | $13,005 | 59,996 mi | 2026-09-29 | 19 h ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for KL4CJASB2JB631198Trim
Preferred
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
$6,800
Maintenance & repairs
$5,500
Total, 5 years
$22,976
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 $493 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $12,488 |
| June 2026 | $12,277 |
| July 2026 | $12,149 |
| August 2026 | $11,995 |
| September 2026 | $11,904 |
| October 2026 | $11,995 |
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 2, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2018 Buick Encore in this catalog, the 2018 Ford Escape has the lowest median asking price ($11,347, 2,206 listings with photos) and the 2018 Jeep Compass the highest ($13,702, 1,942 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 2, 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
Preferred · United States
$11,995Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $10,995 · 349 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $8,995–$12,995
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2018 Jeep Compass
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$13,702Median asking price · 1,942 qualifying listings
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Buick Encore Preferred | $10,995 | $8,995–$12,995 | 349 |
| 2018 Ford Escape All trims | $11,347 | $9,295–$13,761 | 2,206 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Equinox All trims | $12,496 | $10,376–$14,770 | 2,322 |
| 2018 Nissan Rogue All trims | $12,945 | $10,499–$14,995 | 1,544 |
| 2018 Jeep Renegade All trims | $11,995 | $9,995–$13,985 | 774 |
| 2018 Jeep Compass All trims | $13,702 | $11,643–$15,500 | 1,942 |
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 2, 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–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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 331 | $18,994 | 100% | 38,280 mi |
| 2021 | 178 | $15,140 | 80% | 71,480 mi |
| 2020 | 369 | $14,000 | 74% | 75,603 mi |
| 2019 | 1,048 | $12,894 | 68% | 83,644 mi |
| 2018 | 669 | $11,277 | 59% | 94,044 mi |
| 2017 | 661 | $10,900 | 57% | 94,080 mi |
| 2016 | 635 | $9,999 | 53% | 96,748 mi |
| 2015 | 501 | $8,999 | 47% | 103,264 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
