This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $11,405 — 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

$203

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,141 down

Amount financed

$10,264

Total interest

$1,916

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 KL4CJCSB9JB709357

Trim

Essence

Engine

1.4L · V4

Drivetrain

FWD/Front-Wheel Drive

Transmission

Automatic

Body

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

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2018

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

$1,550 /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 $2,782

Fuel $7,750

Insurance $8,925

Maintenance & repairs $5,500

Total, 5 years $24,957

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 $508 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
April 2026	$12,480
May 2026	$12,494
June 2026	$12,338
July 2026	$12,234
August 2026	$12,000
September 2026	$12,988

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)	$11,405	38	—
2018 Ford Explorer	$13,106	68	+$1,701
2018 Jeep Wrangler	$18,582	46	+$7,177
2017 Ford Escape	$7,700	39	−$3,705
2016 Honda CR-V	$17,197	37	+$5,792
2017 Toyota RAV4	$17,695	37	+$6,290

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