$6 lower median
2018 Ford Escape
All trims
$11,989Median asking price · 1,544 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$9,695–$13,990
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2018 Buick Encore Premium
VIN
KL4CJHSB3JB668012
Typical market price
$15,995
7 comparable listings
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Last listed by CarMax Merrillville - Now offering Curbside Pickup
1370 E 79th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
Hours: MON 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM@TUE 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM@WED 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM@THU 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM@FRI 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM@SAT 9
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VIN report
2018 Buick Encore Premium
VIN KL4CJHSB3JB668012
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 7 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of September 15, 2026Below market
$12,863
Middle of range
$15,995
Above market
$17,027
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Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CarMax Merrillville - Now offering Curbside Pickup | Merrillville, IN 46410 | $21,998 | 54,796 mi | 2022-12-22 | 1359 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for KL4CJHSB3JB668012Trim
Premium
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
$3,901
Fuel
$7,750
Insurance
$4,463
Maintenance & repairs
$5,500
Total, 5 years
$21,614
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 $481 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 | $11,999 |
| September 2026 | $11,996 |
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 September 15, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2018 Buick Encore in this catalog, the 2018 Ford Escape has the lowest median asking price ($11,989, 1,544 listings with photos) and the 2018 Jeep Compass the highest ($13,915, 1,380 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 15, 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
$11,995Comparison catalog median · 379 listings with photos in the comparison sample
This VIN is not in the filtered catalog sample. Comparisons use the model median when available.
Middle 50%: $9,995–$13,989
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$1,920 higher median
2018 Jeep Compass
All trims
$13,915Median asking price · 1,380 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$11,995–$15,555
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$303 higher median
2018 Jeep Renegade
All trims
$12,298Median asking price · 539 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$9,999–$14,069
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$995 higher median
2018 Chevrolet Equinox
All trims
$12,990Median asking price · 1,594 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$10,900–$14,999
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$1,185 higher median
2018 Nissan Rogue
All trims
$13,180Median asking price · 1,062 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$10,995–$15,289
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Buick Encore All trims | $11,995 | $9,995–$13,989 | 379 |
| 2018 Ford Escape All trims | $11,989 | $9,695–$13,990 | 1,544 |
| 2018 Jeep Compass All trims | $13,915 | $11,995–$15,555 | 1,380 |
| 2018 Jeep Renegade All trims | $12,298 | $9,999–$14,069 | 539 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Equinox All trims | $12,990 | $10,900–$14,999 | 1,594 |
| 2018 Nissan Rogue All trims | $13,180 | $10,995–$15,289 | 1,062 |
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 15, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 2 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 | $19,000 | 100% | 39,107 mi |
| 2021 | 158 | $15,457 | 81% | 68,293 mi |
| 2020 | 305 | $14,436 | 76% | 76,559 mi |
| 2019 | 1,042 | $12,996 | 68% | 82,281 mi |
| 2018 | 481 | $11,950 | 63% | 88,857 mi |
| 2017 | 551 | $10,990 | 58% | 94,498 mi |
| 2016 | 604 | $10,149 | 53% | 95,806 mi |
| 2015 | 491 | $9,199 | 48% | 102,395 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
