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All trims
$16,220Median asking price · 610 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$14,493–$17,995
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2021 Buick Encore Preferred
VIN
KL4MMCSL5MB126311
Market price for this build
$17,570
33 comparable listings
No longer listed since around Feb 7, 2026
Last listed by State Farm Insurance · CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, IL
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Last listed by State Farm Insurance
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Market price range
Based on 33 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of November 2, 2026Below market
$15,014
Typical price
$17,570
Above market
$21,260
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for KL4MMCSL5MB126311Trim
Preferred
Engine
Drivetrain
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel
Gasoline
Model year
2021
Made by
GENERAL MOTORS LLC
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✓ Backup camera
- ✓ Blind-spot monitor
- ✓ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Buick
Window sticker on file for this VIN
The original window sticker for this Encore GX
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Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
26
MPG
City
24
MPG
Highway
29
MPG
$1,790
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 26 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2021 Buick Encore likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Depreciation
$6,182
Fuel
$8,950
Insurance
$6,400
Maintenance & repairs
$3,750
Total, 5 years
$25,282
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: 2021 Buick Encore SUV FWD
Model-level data for the 2021 Buick Encore from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed October 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2021 Buick Encore over the last 6 months — the market softened $391 in that span.
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Jul
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Nov
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | $16,037 |
| July 2026 | $15,998 |
| August 2026 | $15,996 |
| September 2026 | $15,900 |
| October 2026 | $15,707 |
| November 2026 | $15,646 |
A little comparison goes a long way
About this comparison ↓What else could you drive?
Compare 2021 Buick Encore with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of November 2, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Buick Encore in this catalog, the 2021 Jeep Renegade has the lowest median asking price ($16,220, 610 listings with photos) and the 2021 Nissan Rogue the highest ($18,402, 2,083 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot November 2, 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
2021 Buick Encore
All trims · United States
$15,456Comparison catalog median · 165 listings with photos in the comparison sample
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Middle 50%: $13,777–$16,998
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$1,034 higher median
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$16,490Median asking price · 988 qualifying listings
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2021 Chevrolet Equinox
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$16,340Median asking price · 1,419 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$14,040–$18,500
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$1,044 higher median
2021 Jeep Compass
All trims
$16,500Median asking price · 920 qualifying listings
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$2,946 higher median
2021 Nissan Rogue
All trims
$18,402Median asking price · 2,083 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$16,400–$20,390
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Buick Encore All trims | $15,456 | $13,777–$16,998 | 165 |
| 2021 Jeep Renegade All trims | $16,220 | $14,493–$17,995 | 610 |
| 2021 Ford Escape All trims | $16,490 | $13,975–$18,491 | 988 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Equinox All trims | $16,340 | $14,040–$18,500 | 1,419 |
| 2021 Jeep Compass All trims | $16,500 | $14,592–$17,995 | 920 |
| 2021 Nissan Rogue All trims | $18,402 | $16,400–$20,390 | 2,083 |
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: November 2, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 5 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 | 10 | $39,050 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 308 | $18,772 | 48% | 40,458 mi |
| 2021 | 218 | $15,000 | 38% | 68,597 mi |
| 2020 | 361 | $13,900 | 36% | 79,286 mi |
| 2019 | 1,035 | $12,255 | 31% | 83,764 mi |
| 2018 | 595 | $11,219 | 29% | 91,848 mi |
| 2017 | 639 | $10,573 | 27% | 92,077 mi |
| 2016 | 663 | $9,995 | 26% | 95,280 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
