2020 Buick Encore Essence
KL4CJG5B9LB048309
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for KL4CJG5B9LB048309- ✓ Backup camera
- ✓ Blind-spot monitor
- ✓ Lane departure
- ✓ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 26 MPG combined.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2020 Buick Encore has 2 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 26 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2020 Buick Encore SUV AWD
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SEATSGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Encore GX and 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles.NHTSA campaign 20V537000
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POWER TRAINGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu,…NHTSA campaign 20V668000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2020 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 $998 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $14,000 |
| May 2026 | $14,998 |
| June 2026 | $14,996 |
| July 2026 | $14,951 |
| August 2026 | $15,020 |
| September 2026 | $14,998 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Buick Encore Essence (this car) | — | 0 | — |
| 2021 Jeep Wrangler | $26,936 | 29 | — |
| 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee | $19,750 | 26 | — |
| 2021 Toyota RAV4 | $26,171 | 26 | — |
| 2022 Honda CR-V | $22,999 | 23 | — |
| 2019 BMW X3 | $23,000 | 18 | — |
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 | 357 | $19,188 | 100% | 38,306 mi |
| 2021 | 192 | $15,160 | 79% | 66,461 mi |
| 2020 | 330 | $13,998 | 73% | 78,107 mi |
| 2019 | 979 | $13,148 | 69% | 82,028 mi |
| 2018 | 562 | $11,888 | 62% | 89,655 mi |
| 2017 | 575 | $10,995 | 57% | 93,689 mi |
| 2016 | 620 | $9,995 | 52% | 95,833 mi |
| 2015 | 435 | $8,999 | 47% | 101,701 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
