Used Buick Encore GX for Sale near Dublin, ON

How much does the Buick Encore GX cost in today's market?

Used Buick Encore GX prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Buick Encore GX's current nationwide average price is $26,512 CAD, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $26,408 CAD over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Buick Encore GX a good car?

Yes — the Buick Encore GX is a strong pick if you want a stylish, comfortable compact SUV with broad owner appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its stylish design, spacious interior, and strong value, along with comfort, safety features, and easy-to-live-with practicality. The 2024 model also stands out for its smooth ride, impressive cargo space, and premium-feeling cabin presentation.

Expert reviews rate the 2024 and 2022 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs centre on the touchscreen experience and everyday performance, with recent expert reviews pointing to a new touchscreen that underwhelms and acceleration that could be stronger.

32.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Buick Encore GX models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Encore GX for its comfort, stylish design, and useful safety features. Across the model years in the data, it also earns strong marks for value and everyday usability.

• Owners rate the Buick Encore GX between 4.5 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable, with the main watch-outs centred on reported brake concerns and a few owner complaints about specific convenience features.

What should I look for when buying a used Buick Encore GX?

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Buick’s Driver Confidence package includes lane-keeping assist, lane-departure warning, automatic emergency braking, forward collision alert, a following distance indicator, automatic high beams, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.
• Infotainment: An 11-inch touchscreen paired with an 8-inch digital gauge cluster, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: Natural Resources Canada gives the Encore GX a combined fuel rating of 7.8 litres per 100 kilometres in FWD. If you choose AWD, expect combined fuel economy to go up to 8.8 L/100 km.

Which Buick Encore GX trim should I buy?

The 2024 Buick Encore GX offers these trims:

• Preferred: The entry point, with the refreshed design and core comfort-and-tech package; a smart choice if you want the best-value starting point.
• Sport Touring: Adds a sportier look with black roof, black mirrors, and black roof rails on select colours, making it a good fit if style matters most.
• Avenir: The top trim, with its own unique grille, chrome trim, and the most upscale presentation for buyers who want the most premium feel.

What Buick Encore GX do most buyers choose?

The Buick Encore GX years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2025.

These higher-volume years tend to draw the most attention because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find a well-priced example. They also usually reflect the model years shoppers are cross-shopping most actively.

What is the Buick Encore GX's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which creates better buying opportunities for used shoppers. The sharpest drops are on the newer models, while the smaller declines on the older years suggest steadier pricing there. Overall, the table points to a market where patience can pay off, especially if you are shopping recent model years.

The 2024, 2022, and 2020 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Buick Encore GX safe?

• 2024: 8/10
• 2023: 9/10
• 2022: 8/10

Buick’s Driver Confidence package is standard and includes lane-keeping assist, lane-departure warning, automatic emergency braking, forward collision alert, a following distance indicator, automatic high beams, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.

For the safest used buy, the 2023 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Buick Encore GX now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −16.13% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −7.8%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.3% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $28,584 CAD. The Buick Encore GX offers a stylish, comfortable cabin with a smooth ride and strong everyday practicality.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2024 Buick Encore GX is still available in front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and Natural Resources Canada gives it a combined fuel rating of 7.8 litres per 100 kilometres in FWD and 8.8 L/100 km with AWD.
• Tech: The 2024 Buick Encore GX gets an 11-inch touchscreen married to an 8-inch digital gauge cluster, and there is wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Safety: Buick’s Driver Confidence package of driver assistance features is standard and includes lane-keeping assist and lane-departure warning, automatic emergency braking, forward collision alert, a following distance indicator, and automatic high beams.
• Starting price: The 2024 Buick Encore GX starts at a $34,480 CAD MSRP in Canada for a Preferred trim with FWD and the smaller engine, including destination charges and fees.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2024 Buick Encore GX compare to the 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2024 Buick Encore GX:

• Pros: Attractive design, Smooth ride quality, Impressive cargo space for its segment.
• Cons: New touchscreen underwhelms, Performance could be better.

2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer:

• Pros: Stylish design, Spacious, Easy-to-use technology.
• Cons: Underwhelming base engine, Fairly pedestrian performance.

Our experts score the 2024 Buick Encore GX 7.7/10 and the 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer 6.8/10. The Encore GX comes across as the more polished choice, with stronger appeal in design, ride quality, and cargo space. The Trailblazer counters with easy-to-use technology and a lower average used price, but its base engine and overall performance are less compelling.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.