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2021 Buick Encore GX Preferred
VIN
KL4MMCSL8MB117358
GOOD DEAL
· $1,107 below typical price
Detroit, MI
Listed at
$16,790
typical market $17,897 · 27 comps
This 2021 Buick Encore GX Preferred is listed at $16,790 with 67,971 miles in Detroit, MI.
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Sold by Empire Auto Sales
2940 8 Mile Rd, Detroit, MI 48091
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2021 Buick Encore GX Preferred
VIN KL4MMCSL8MB117358
Accidents
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Title
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Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 27 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 22, 2026This vehicle · $16,790
Below market
$14,016
Typical price
$17,897
Above market
$20,403
This vehicle: $16,790 — $1,107 below the typical market price ($17,897)
Asking $16,790 · typical market price $17,897 · based on 27 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
May 9, 2026 · $16,790
Aug 16, 2026 · $16,790
Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN KL4MMCSL8MB117358, spanning 3 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Auto Sales | Detroit, MI 48091 | $16,790 | 67,971 mi | 2026-07-16 | 23 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Auto Sales | Detroit, MI 48234 | $16,790 | 67,971 mi | 2026-05-09 | 1 d ago |
| Brandfon Honda | Branford, CT 6405 | $15,495 | 67,959 mi | 2026-04-23 | 134 d ago |
| Brandfon Motors | Branford, CT 6405 | $15,495 | 67,939 mi | 2026-02-21 | 134 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for KL4MMCSL8MB117358Trim
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
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Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
28
MPG
City
26
MPG
Highway
29
MPG
$1,660
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 28 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2021 Buick Encore GX likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Depreciation
$5,908
Fuel
$8,300
Insurance
$8,900
Maintenance & repairs
$3,750
Total, 5 years
$26,858
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2021 Buick Encore GX has 2 recall campaigns as of September 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 28 MPG.
Overall
★★★★★
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 GX SUV AWD
2 recall campaigns on this model year
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SERVICE BRAKESGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles.NHTSA campaign 20V588000
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EQUIPMENTGeneral Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Buick Encore GX and 2021-2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles.NHTSA campaign 21V440000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2021 Buick Encore GX from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2021 Buick Encore GX over the last 6 months — the market softened $852 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $17,649 |
| June 2026 | $17,990 |
| July 2026 | $17,586 |
| August 2026 | $17,159 |
| September 2026 | $16,980 |
| October 2026 | $16,797 |
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Compare 2021 Buick Encore GX with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 23, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Buick Encore GX in this catalog, the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox has the lowest median asking price ($16,400, 1,661 listings with photos) and the 2021 Nissan Rogue the highest ($18,500, 2,373 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 23, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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2021 Buick Encore GX
Preferred · United States
$16,790Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $15,625 · 164 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $13,958–$17,500
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Buick Encore GX Preferred | $15,625 | $13,958–$17,500 | 164 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Equinox All trims | $16,400 | $13,995–$18,699 | 1,661 |
| 2021 Nissan Rogue All trims | $18,500 | $16,499–$20,577 | 2,373 |
| 2021 Jeep Compass All trims | $16,742 | $14,697–$18,295 | 1,093 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer All trims | $16,995 | $14,995–$18,998 | 1,121 |
| 2021 Ford Escape All trims | $16,500 | $13,995–$18,495 | 1,166 |
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 23, 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 · 2020–2023What 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,811 | $20,992 | 100% | 34,075 mi |
| 2022 | 615 | $18,998 | 91% | 55,043 mi |
| 2021 | 633 | $16,707 | 80% | 67,575 mi |
| 2020 | 479 | $15,950 | 76% | 67,903 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
