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2021 Buick Encore Preferred
VIN
KL4CJASB3MB312042
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $2,935 above typical price
San Diego, CA
Listed at
$17,795
typical market $14,860 · 48 comps
This 2021 Buick Encore Preferred is listed at $17,795 in San Diego, CA.
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Sold by Marvin K Brown Auto Center
1441 Camino Del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108
Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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2021 Buick Encore Preferred
VIN KL4CJASB3MB312042
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Market price range
Based on 48 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 29, 2026This vehicle · $17,795
Below market
$10,877
Typical price
$14,860
Above market
$18,044
This vehicle: $17,795 — $2,935 above the typical market price ($14,860)
Asking $17,795 · typical market price $14,860 · based on 48 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price increased $995 (+5.9%) over 31 days.
Aug 29, 2026 · $16,800
Sep 29, 2026 · $17,795
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN KL4CJASB3MB312042, spanning 31 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin K Brown Auto Center | San Diego, CA 92108 | $17,795 | — | 2026-09-29 | 9 h ago |
| Marvin K Brown Buick GMC | San Diego, CA 92108 | $16,922 | 57,386 mi | 2026-09-17 | 5 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin K Brown Auto Center | San Diego, CA 92108 | $16,800 | — | 2026-09-17 | 11 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for KL4CJASB3MB312042Trim
Preferred
Engine
Drivetrain
FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
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
$6,261
Fuel
$8,950
Insurance
$8,000
Maintenance & repairs
$3,750
Total, 5 years
$26,961
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 September 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2021 Buick Encore over the last 6 months — the market firmed $7 in that span.
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $15,893 |
| May 2026 | $15,998 |
| June 2026 | $16,096 |
| July 2026 | $15,998 |
| August 2026 | $15,998 |
| September 2026 | $15,900 |
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As of September 30, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Buick Encore in this catalog, the 2021 Kia Soul has the lowest median asking price ($14,395, 614 listings with photos) and the 2021 Nissan Rogue the highest ($18,977, 2,024 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 30, 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
Preferred · United States
$17,795Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $14,996 · 151 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $12,995–$16,999
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Buick Encore Preferred | $14,996 | $12,995–$16,999 | 151 |
| 2021 Kia Soul All trims | $14,395 | $11,900–$16,295 | 614 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Equinox All trims | $16,990 | $14,500–$18,990 | 1,433 |
| 2021 Ford Escape All trims | $16,790 | $14,192–$18,768 | 950 |
| 2021 Ford Ecosport All trims | $14,883 | $12,700–$16,091 | 413 |
| 2021 Nissan Rogue All trims | $18,977 | $16,900–$20,997 | 2,024 |
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 30, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 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 | 333 | $18,995 | 100% | 38,480 mi |
| 2021 | 181 | $14,997 | 79% | 71,620 mi |
| 2020 | 355 | $14,000 | 74% | 76,118 mi |
| 2019 | 1,042 | $12,900 | 68% | 83,066 mi |
| 2018 | 563 | $11,313 | 60% | 92,532 mi |
| 2017 | 655 | $10,990 | 58% | 93,690 mi |
| 2016 | 627 | $9,998 | 53% | 97,146 mi |
| 2015 | 500 | $8,999 | 47% | 103,874 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
