Used Buick Encore GX for Sale near St Paul, AB

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 $26,391 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $26,371 CAD. 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 everyday usability. The 2024 model also reinforces those themes with a smooth ride, impressive cargo space, and a premium-feeling cabin presentation.

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

The main trade-offs are the touchscreen experience, which some reviewers find underwhelming, and performance that stays more relaxed than lively. Some owners also mention squeaky brakes and a few desired features that they would like to see added.

32.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Buick Encore GX models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently highlight the Encore GX’s comfort, practical size, and upscale feel for the segment. The model also earns praise for its safety features and everyday usability, which helps it come across as a reassuring choice for used buyers.

• 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 if you choose a well-maintained example and pay attention to reported brake concerns and feature expectations.

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 FWD and the smaller engine, making it the value-focused choice for shoppers who want the Encore GX experience at the lowest starting price.
• Sport Touring: Adds a sportier appearance, including black roof, black mirrors, and black roof rails on some colours, for buyers who want a more distinctive look.
• Avenir: The top trim, with its own unique grille, chrome trim, and the most upscale presentation for buyers who want the most premium version.

What Buick Encore GX do most buyers choose?

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

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 tend to attract more listings from sellers, which gives you a better chance of finding a match that fits your budget and feature priorities.

What is the Buick Encore GX's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, and the larger drops create more room for used buyers to find value. The steepest declines are concentrated in the newer and mid-cycle years, while the smaller changes suggest some versions have already moved further through their price adjustment. Overall, the pattern favours shoppers who want a recent Encore GX without paying new-model pricing.

The 2022, 2020, and 2024 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 −16.49% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −7.94%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.9% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $28,397 CAD. The Buick Encore GX offers a stylish, premium-feeling cabin that makes it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest model pairs a 1.3-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine with 155 ponies and 174 lb-ft of twist, plus a nine-speed automatic transmission.
• Tech: The latest model adds an 11-inch touchscreen, an 8-inch digital gauge cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wireless charging pad, and an available rear camera mirror.
• Safety: The latest model includes Buick’s Driver Confidence package, plus Teen Driver and Buckle to Drive.
• Starting price: The latest model starts at $34,480 CAD.

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 attractive design, smooth ride, and cargo space, while the Trailblazer counters with easy-to-use technology and a lower average used price. Both use the same 1.2L 137 hp I3 engine, but the Buick’s stronger overall score and roomier-feeling practicality make it the more appealing all-rounder.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.