Used Buick Encore GX for Sale nearPort Elgin, 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 $26,726 CAD, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $26,402 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 compact SUV with a stylish design, a spacious interior, and a comfortable ride. The all-generations owner rating is 4.71/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its upscale feel, useful cargo space, and well-equipped cabin, and they also call out its safety features and everyday comfort. Across the model years, the Encore GX comes through as a value-focused small SUV that feels a bit more premium than many rivals.

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

The main trade-offs are the underwhelming touchscreen, modest performance, and some roughness in the powertrain’s response under hard acceleration.

31.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Buick Encore GX models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Encore GX’s comfortable ride, practical interior, and strong value as part of its appeal. The model also earns praise for its safety features and easy day-to-day usability.

• Owners rate the Buick Encore GX between 4.5 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you choose a well-kept example and pay attention to maintenance history and any reported brake concerns.

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 trim starts the lineup with FWD and the smaller engine, making it the value-focused choice if you want the Encore GX experience at the lowest starting point.
• Sport Touring: Adds a more distinctive look, including black roof, black mirrors, and black roof rails on some colours, for shoppers who want extra style.
• 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 model years tend to be the easiest to shop because you usually get more choice in trims, colours, and pricing. They also often attract the broadest mix of buyers, which helps keep inventory moving.

What is the Buick Encore GX's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the lineup, which can work in your favour if you’re shopping used. The largest drops are in the double digits, so recent model years have become noticeably more affordable over the past year.

The 2024, 2023, and 2022 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 −15.24% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −9.27%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.6% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 32.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $28,769 CAD. The Buick Encore GX offers a comfortable ride and a practical, upscale-feeling cabin that make it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2024 Buick Encore GX is still available in front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and in Canada the 1.3-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine is standard, offering 155 ponies and 174 lb-ft of twist.
• 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.