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2021 Buick Encore GX Price: Typical Asking Price & MSRP

A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.

Typical asking price

$16,681

Inside the middle half of current listings.

Price intelligence

A map of today's market

Typical asking price is in the typical market range

$8,995$22,484
Typical market range
$14,487–$18,207

Middle 50% of active listings

Typical asking price
$16,681

At typical mileage

Original MSRP range
$24,200–$30,600

3 sourced trims when new

Buyer context

Market pulse

What this means for you. It's market data, not a price for a specific car.

Where there's room on price

31

/ 100 (moderate)

Approx. 47 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.

National supply

47

days of supply

Balanced market

Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Buick Encore GX.

Estimated dealer cost (invoice)

$22,264–$23,232

Estimated dealer invoice — about $24,200 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.

An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.

Typical asking price by trim

TrimTypical asking (at typical mileage)MSRPEst. dealer cost
Preferred$15,769$24,200$22,264–$23,232
Select$16,325$27,800$25,576–$26,688
Essence$18,544$30,600$28,152–$29,376

Trim comparison

How each trim is priced

Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Typical asking price
Trim
$14,583$23,185$31,786
Typical asking

Preferred

$15,769

Preferred: typical asking price $15,769, original MSRP $24,200, estimated dealer cost $22,264 to $23,232.

Select

$16,325

Select: typical asking price $16,325, original MSRP $27,800, estimated dealer cost $25,576 to $26,688.

Essence

$18,544

Essence: typical asking price $18,544, original MSRP $30,600, estimated dealer cost $28,152 to $29,376.

All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and typical asking price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.

Out-the-door price by state

Out-the-door for a 2021 Buick Encore GX runs about $16,992 in MT to $18,813 in NJ — the typical asking price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.

StateSales/use taxDoc + title + regOut-the-door
CA$1,209$110+$18,000
TX$1,043$332$18,056
FL$1,001$1,074+$18,756
NY$667$371$17,719
PA$1,001$587$18,269
IL$1,043$683$18,407
OH$959$444$18,084
GA$1,168$637$18,486
NC$500$793$17,974
WA$1,084$215+$17,980
OR$0$525$17,206

Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.

Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon

Safety & recalls

2 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2021 Buick Encore GX.

SERVICE BRAKES

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and Cadillac CT4, CT5 and XT4, 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX vehicles. Sensor connection contamination in the electronic brake boost system may cause an interruption of communication between the sensor and the brake boost system.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electronic brake boost module, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A202307260.

Campaign 20V588000 · 24/09/2020

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT:STAND

General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Buick Encore GX and 2021-2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The emergency jack, if not positioned as directed in the vehicle owner's manual, can fracture while in use.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the jack, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owner of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 26, 2021. A second notice will be mailed once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is A212335470.

Campaign 21V440000 · 10/06/2021

Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.

Questions buyers ask

What is the typical asking price for a 2021 Buick Encore GX?

Used 2021 Buick Encore GX listings ask about $16,681 at typical mileage, with most listings between $14,487 and $18,207. That is what sellers are asking, not what buyers pay.

Is the 2021 Buick Encore GX cheaper than MSRP?

Yes — its original MSRP was about $24,200, so the typical asking price for a used one is roughly $7,519 below MSRP.

What is the out-the-door price of a 2021 Buick Encore GX?

Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $16,992 in MT to $18,813 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.

Is now a good time to buy a 2021 Buick Encore GX?

There are about 47 days of national market supply for the 2021 Buick Encore GX — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Buick Encore GX.

Is the listed price on a 2021 Buick Encore GX fair?

Usually, yes. 2021 Buick Encore GX listings typically ask about $16,442, roughly 1% below the typical asking price at typical mileage, $16,681. Compare any listing against that figure, and get the dealer's out-the-door price in writing, because tax and fees are added on top of the listed price.

What does the dealer pay for a 2021 Buick Encore GX?

The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $22,264–$23,232 — its $24,200 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.

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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 11/3/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.