This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $16,068 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$286

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,607 down

Amount financed

$14,461

Total interest

$2,699

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for KL4CJASB3MB301588

Trim

Preferred

Engine

1.4L · V4

Drivetrain

FWD/Front-Wheel Drive

Body

Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

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

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

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 $5,654

Fuel $8,950

Insurance $8,000

Maintenance & repairs $3,750

Total, 5 years $26,354

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

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 SUV FWD

Model-level data for the 2021 Buick Encore from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 28, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2021 Buick Encore over the last 6 months — the market firmed $10 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$15,886
May 2026	$16,278
June 2026	$16,299
July 2026	$16,238
August 2026	$15,999
September 2026	$15,896

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car

Model	Median price	For sale nearby	vs this car
2021 Buick Encore Preferred (this car)	$16,068	51	—
2023 Jeep Wrangler	$27,598	67	+$11,530
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee	$24,222	50	+$8,154
2022 Toyota RAV4	$29,270	46	+$13,202
2023 Nissan Rogue	$18,986	38	+$2,918
2023 Chevrolet Equinox	$18,250	30	+$2,182

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

Gen 1 · 2013–2022

What 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	353	$19,073	100%	38,338 mi
2021	188	$15,242	80%	69,304 mi
2020	320	$14,026	74%	77,771 mi
2019	945	$12,998	68%	83,199 mi
2018	574	$11,752	62%	90,625 mi
2017	594	$10,990	58%	94,020 mi
2016	595	$9,995	52%	95,543 mi
2015	481	$8,999	47%	101,727 mi