Where there's room on price
73
/ 100 (strong)
Approx. 49 days of national supply and the median listing asks approx. 21% above the typical asking price at typical mileage — strong leverage to negotiate.
Ridekick price report
2016 Buick Encore 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
$8,278
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Typical asking price is in the typical market range
$2,400$17,135
- Typical market range
- $7,900–$11,990
- Typical asking price
- $8,278
- Original MSRP range
- $24,065–$31,285
Middle 50% of active listings
At typical mileage
5 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
What this means for you. It's market data, not a price for a specific car.
National supply
49
days of supply
Balanced market
Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2016 Buick Encore.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$22,140–$23,102
Estimated dealer invoice — about $24,065 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
| Trim | Typical asking (at typical mileage) | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | $7,286 | $31,285 | $28,782–$30,034 |
| Base | $8,007 | $24,065 | $22,140–$23,102 |
| Sport Touring | $8,021 | $27,350 | $25,162–$26,256 |
| Leather | $8,067 | $29,800 | $27,416–$28,608 |
| Convenience | $8,772 | $27,855 | $25,627–$26,741 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Typical asking price
Trim
$5,366$19,286$33,205
Typical askingPremium
$7,286
Premium: typical asking price $7,286, original MSRP $31,285, estimated dealer cost $28,782 to $30,034.
Base
$8,007
Base: typical asking price $8,007, original MSRP $24,065, estimated dealer cost $22,140 to $23,102.
Sport Touring
$8,021
Sport Touring: typical asking price $8,021, original MSRP $27,350, estimated dealer cost $25,162 to $26,256.
Leather
$8,067
Leather: typical asking price $8,067, original MSRP $29,800, estimated dealer cost $27,416 to $28,608.
Convenience
$8,772
Convenience: typical asking price $8,772, original MSRP $27,855, estimated dealer cost $25,627 to $26,741.
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 2016 Buick Encore runs about $8,589 in MT to $9,853 in NJ — the typical asking price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $600 | $110+ | $8,988 |
| TX | $517 | $332 | $9,127 |
| FL | $497 | $1,074+ | $9,849 |
| NY | $331 | $371 | $8,980 |
| PA | $497 | $587 | $9,362 |
| IL | $517 | $683 | $9,478 |
| OH | $476 | $444 | $9,198 |
| GA | $579 | $637 | $9,494 |
| NC | $248 | $793 | $9,319 |
| WA | $538 | $215+ | $9,031 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $8,803 |
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
Fuel economy
25
MPG city
33
MPG highway
28
MPG combined
EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2016 Buick Encore configuration (Regular).
Safety & recalls
2 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2016 Buick Encore.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
Campaign 16V651000 · 08/09/2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.
Campaign 17V437000 · 10/07/2017
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Questions buyers ask
What is the typical asking price for a 2016 Buick Encore?
Used 2016 Buick Encore listings ask about $8,278 at typical mileage, with most listings between $7,900 and $11,990. That is what sellers are asking, not what buyers pay.
Is the 2016 Buick Encore cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $24,065, so the typical asking price for a used one is roughly $15,787 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2016 Buick Encore?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $8,589 in MT to $9,853 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2016 Buick Encore?
There are about 49 days of national market supply for the 2016 Buick Encore — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2016 Buick Encore.
Is the listed price on a 2016 Buick Encore fair?
Not always. 2016 Buick Encore listings typically ask about $9,990, roughly 21% above the typical asking price at typical mileage, $8,278. 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 2016 Buick Encore?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $22,140–$23,102 — its $24,065 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 10/29/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.