2018 Buick Encore Preferred II

VIN KL4CJFSM0JB551297 Pontiac, MI
Listed at
$9,995

This 2018 Buick Encore Preferred II is listed at $9,995 with 110,546 miles in Pontiac, MI.

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Price history for this VIN

Jul 30, 2026 · $9,995 Jul 31, 2026 · $9,995

Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN KL4CJFSM0JB551297, spanning 1 day.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
I Car Company Pontiac, MI 48342 $9,995 110,546 mi 2026-07-30

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
I Car Company Pontiac, MI 48342 $9,995 110,546 mi 2026-07-31

What would this 2018 Buick Encore Preferred II cost per month?

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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
$178
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,000 down
Amount financed
$8,995
Total interest
$1,685

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for KL4CJFSM0JB551297
Trim
Preferred II
Engine
Drivetrain
AWD/All-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 $2,438
Fuel $7,750
Insurance $7,565
Maintenance & repairs $5,500
Total, 5 years $23,253

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 Buick Encore over the last 6 months — the market firmed $8 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 $12,331
July 2026 $12,234
August 2026 $12,000
September 2026 $12,488

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 Preferred II (this car) 0
2019 Chevrolet Equinox $12,988 65
2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee $17,812 55
2017 Ford Escape $10,382 54
2019 Jeep Cherokee $14,495 51
2017 Ford Explorer $13,236 42

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 316 $19,138 100% 39,661 mi
2021 194 $15,304 80% 67,804 mi
2020 332 $14,264 75% 77,441 mi
2019 936 $13,000 68% 82,858 mi
2018 588 $11,794 62% 90,841 mi
2017 606 $10,990 57% 93,649 mi
2016 598 $9,995 52% 95,928 mi
2015 473 $8,999 47% 101,998 mi

Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.

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