$1,156 lower median
2021 Chevrolet Trax
All trims
$13,835Median asking price · 341 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$11,281–$15,495
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual 1LT listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
↑↓
move
↵
open
esc
close
2021 Buick Encore Preferred
VIN
KL4CJASB5MB317565
Typical market price
$15,136
52 comparable listings
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Compare alternatives from other brands ↓
Market price range
Based on 52 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 5, 2026Below market
$11,003
Typical price
$15,136
Above market
$18,125
THE SMARTER NEXT STEP
Love this car? See what else is out there.
2021 Buick Encore Preferred for sale near you
Compare prices on similar cars within 50 miles of you.
See every one for sale near you →
Compare on VehiSales ↗ · No dealer spam.
We don't sell cars and never share your details with dealers.
Cars in your search area
50 miles around you
Lower price Other cars Search center
Dots show approximate vehicle locations.
Vehicle locations appear when available.
Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for KL4CJASB5MB317565Trim
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
$5,326
Fuel
$8,950
Insurance
$8,000
Maintenance & repairs
$3,750
Total, 5 years
$26,026
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 softened $257 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $15,995 |
| June 2026 | $16,096 |
| July 2026 | $15,998 |
| August 2026 | $15,998 |
| September 2026 | $15,954 |
| October 2026 | $15,738 |
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 5, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2021 Buick Encore in this catalog, the 2021 Chevrolet Trax has the lowest median asking price ($13,835, 341 listings with photos) and the 2021 Ford Escape the highest ($16,900, 1,008 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 5, 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
$14,991Comparison catalog median · 141 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%: $13,198–$16,995
Explore this model’s prices →Explore the alternatives
Change trims, mileage or location →
$1,004 lower median
2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
All trims
$13,987Median asking price · 254 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$11,999–$15,991
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual Sport 2 0 SE listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
$531 lower median
2021 Kia Soul
All trims
$14,460Median asking price · 642 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$11,900–$16,371
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual several trims listed listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
$1,796 higher median
2021 Chevrolet Equinox
All trims
$16,787Median asking price · 1,511 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$14,191–$18,943
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual LS listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
$1,909 higher median
2021 Ford Escape
All trims
$16,900Median asking price · 1,008 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$14,192–$18,741
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual S listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Buick Encore All trims | $14,991 | $13,198–$16,995 | 141 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Trax All trims | $13,835 | $11,281–$15,495 | 341 |
| 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport All trims | $13,987 | $11,999–$15,991 | 254 |
| 2021 Kia Soul All trims | $14,460 | $11,900–$16,371 | 642 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Equinox All trims | $16,787 | $14,191–$18,943 | 1,511 |
| 2021 Ford Escape All trims | $16,900 | $14,192–$18,741 | 1,008 |
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 5, 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.
VehiSales opens in a new tab with the model, year and known mileage range. Confirm trim, fuel, drivetrain, condition and location on VehiSales; its live inventory may differ.
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 | 18 | $27,816 | 100% | — |
| 2022 | 339 | $18,995 | 68% | 38,263 mi |
| 2021 | 172 | $14,995 | 54% | 73,711 mi |
| 2020 | 375 | $13,995 | 50% | 75,271 mi |
| 2019 | 1,060 | $12,714 | 46% | 83,325 mi |
| 2018 | 591 | $11,250 | 40% | 93,891 mi |
| 2017 | 642 | $10,750 | 39% | 95,251 mi |
| 2016 | 671 | $9,998 | 36% | 97,168 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
