$1,225 lower median
2021 Kia Soul
All trims
$13,999Median asking price · 567 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$12,087–$15,995
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2021 Buick Encore
VIN
KL4MMDS27MB168184
Market price for this build
$16,022
78 comparable listings
No longer listed since around Oct 1, 2026
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Market price range
Based on 78 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 31, 2026Below market
$12,579
Typical price
$16,022
Above market
$18,996
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for KL4MMDS27MB168184Engine
1.2L · V3
Drivetrain
FWD/Front-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
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
$5,637
Fuel
$8,950
Insurance
$8,000
Maintenance & repairs
$3,750
Total, 5 years
$26,337
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 $377 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
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Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $15,974 |
| June 2026 | $16,037 |
| July 2026 | $15,998 |
| August 2026 | $15,996 |
| September 2026 | $15,885 |
| October 2026 | $15,597 |
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 October 31, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Buick Encore in this catalog, the 2021 Chevrolet Trax has the lowest median asking price ($13,600, 322 listings with photos) and the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox the highest ($16,336, 1,431 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 31, 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
$15,224Comparison catalog median · 163 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%: $13,845–$16,998
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$660 lower median
2021 Ford Ecosport
All trims
$14,564Median asking price · 402 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$12,086–$15,900
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$1,229 lower median
2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
All trims
$13,995Median asking price · 244 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$11,691–$16,395
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$1,624 lower median
2021 Chevrolet Trax
All trims
$13,600Median asking price · 322 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$11,496–$15,132
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$1,112 higher median
2021 Chevrolet Equinox
All trims
$16,336Median asking price · 1,431 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$13,998–$18,500
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Buick Encore All trims | $15,224 | $13,845–$16,998 | 163 |
| 2021 Kia Soul All trims | $13,999 | $12,087–$15,995 | 567 |
| 2021 Ford Ecosport All trims | $14,564 | $12,086–$15,900 | 402 |
| 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport All trims | $13,995 | $11,691–$16,395 | 244 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Trax All trims | $13,600 | $11,496–$15,132 | 322 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Equinox All trims | $16,336 | $13,998–$18,500 | 1,431 |
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 31, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 6 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 | 21 | $32,775 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 309 | $18,705 | 57% | 40,750 mi |
| 2021 | 213 | $15,000 | 46% | 66,804 mi |
| 2020 | 374 | $13,990 | 43% | 79,050 mi |
| 2019 | 1,021 | $12,267 | 37% | 84,254 mi |
| 2018 | 587 | $11,291 | 34% | 91,885 mi |
| 2017 | 636 | $10,586 | 32% | 91,777 mi |
| 2016 | 645 | $9,995 | 30% | 95,111 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
