2018 Buick Encore Essence

VIN KL4CJCSB5JB547596
Typical market price
$11,222
37 comparable listings

This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.

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Market price range

Based on 37 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 2, 2026
Below market
$7,000
Typical price
$11,222
Above market
$14,779

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Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($11,222)

This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $11,222 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

10% down
7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$200
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,122 down
Amount financed
$10,100
Total interest
$1,900

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 KL4CJCSB5JB547596
Trim
Essence
Engine
Drivetrain
FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2018
Made by
GENERAL MOTORS LLC

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  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
30
MPG
City
27
MPG
Highway
33
MPG
$1,550 /yr est. fuel

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.

Depreciation $2,737
Fuel $7,750
Insurance $6,800
Maintenance & repairs $5,500
Total, 5 years $22,787

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: 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.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
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

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 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.

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