Used Buick Encore GX for Sale near Long Lake, NS

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 $26,531 CAD, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $26,404 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 used pick if you want a compact SUV with broad owner appeal and upscale character.

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 comfortable ride, along with its useful safety features and overall value. The model also earns repeat praise for its practical cargo space and easy-to-live-with everyday character.

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

The main trade-offs centre on the touchscreen experience and the driving feel, with recent expert reviews calling out the new touchscreen and noting that performance could be better.

30.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Buick Encore GX models reliable?

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

• 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, that points to a model with broad owner satisfaction, though long-term ownership risk can still depend on maintenance history and how the vehicle was used.

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, and automatic high beams, with blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert included on every trim.
• 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 trim starts the lineup with the core Encore GX formula and is the best-value choice for shoppers who want the refreshed design and everyday practicality at the lowest price point.
• Sport Touring: This trim adds a sportier appearance, including black roof, black mirrors, and black roof rails on some colours, making it a good fit if you want a more distinctive look.
• Avenir: The top trim brings its own unique grille, chrome trim, and the most upscale presentation in the range.

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 be the easiest places to shop because they give you more inventory to compare and a better chance of finding the right colour, trim, and price combination. They also tend to attract more attention from used buyers because the selection is broader and the deal mix is stronger.

What is the Buick Encore GX's resale value?

Most model years in the Encore GX lineup are down by double digits year over year, which creates better opportunities for used buyers. The newest model years show the steepest drops, while the rest of the range also trends lower in a meaningful way. That pattern points to improving value across much of the lineup.

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 −15.82% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −8.5%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 36.6% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $28,783 CAD. The Buick Encore GX offers a smooth ride and a practical, upscale-feeling cabin that make it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest model offers front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, a 1.3-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine with 155 ponies and 174 lb-ft of twist, and a nine-speed automatic transmission.
• Tech: The latest model gets an 11-inch touchscreen, an 8-inch digital gauge cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a wireless charging pad and a 120-volt outlet.
• Safety: The latest model adds Teen Driver and Buckle to Drive, along with standard Driver Confidence features that include 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.
• Starting price: The 2024 Buick Encore GX starts at $34,480 CAD in Canada.

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 stands out for its ride quality and cargo space, while the Trailblazer leans on easy-to-use technology and a roomy feel. Both use the same 1.2L 137 hp I3 engine in this comparison, but the Encore GX carries a higher average used price and a stronger deal share.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.