2018 Buick Encore Essence
KL4CJCSB4JB694346
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 33 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 1, 2026Price history for this VIN
Price increased $999 (+5.0%) over 5 months.
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN KL4CJCSB4JB694346, spanning 5 months.
Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville | Knoxville, Tennessee | $20,998 | 72,556 mi | 2022-02-24 |
| Lance Cunningham Ford | Knoxville, TN 37912 | $19,999 | 70,212 mi | 2021-10-07 |
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($11,588)
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for KL4CJCSB4JB694346Full factory specs for this build →
- ✓ Backup camera
- ✓ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✓ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 30 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2018 Buick Encore likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearTested configuration: 2018 Buick Encore SUV FWD
Model-level data for the 2018 Buick Encore from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2018 Buick Encore over the last 6 months — the market firmed $44 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $11,956 |
| April 2026 | $12,480 |
| May 2026 | $12,494 |
| June 2026 | $12,313 |
| July 2026 | $12,223 |
| August 2026 | $12,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Buick Encore Essence (this car) | $11,588 | 33 | — |
| 2017 Jeep Wrangler | $21,000 | 23 | +$9,412 |
| 2020 Honda CR-V | $21,133 | 21 | +$9,545 |
| 2017 Ford Explorer | $14,794 | 18 | +$3,206 |
| 2018 Ford Escape | $13,397 | 17 | +$1,809 |
| 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee | $15,099 | 17 | +$3,511 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 1 · 2013–2022What 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 | 348 | $19,110 | 100% | 37,979 mi |
| 2021 | 161 | $15,215 | 80% | 69,128 mi |
| 2020 | 313 | $14,309 | 75% | 78,443 mi |
| 2019 | 873 | $13,274 | 69% | 82,450 mi |
| 2018 | 548 | $11,688 | 61% | 90,667 mi |
| 2017 | 577 | $10,994 | 58% | 93,568 mi |
| 2016 | 513 | $9,995 | 52% | 95,507 mi |
| 2015 | 462 | $8,999 | 47% | 101,609 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
