Where there's room on price
33
/ 100 (moderate)
Approx. 49 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
Ridekick price report
2020 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
$13,507
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Typical asking price is in the typical market range
$3,900$22,995
- Typical market range
- $10,524–$15,510
- Typical asking price
- $13,507
- Original MSRP range
- $26,100–$29,300
Middle 50% of active listings
At typical mileage
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.
National supply
49
days of supply
Balanced market
Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2020 Buick Encore.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$24,012–$25,056
Estimated dealer invoice — about $26,100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport Touring | $12,976 | $27,300 | $25,116–$26,208 |
| Preferred | $13,579 | $26,100 | $24,012–$25,056 |
| Essence | $13,615 | $29,300 | $26,956–$28,128 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Typical asking price
Trim
$11,670$21,138$30,606
Typical askingSport Touring
$12,976
Sport Touring: typical asking price $12,976, original MSRP $27,300, estimated dealer cost $25,116 to $26,208.
Preferred
$13,579
Preferred: typical asking price $13,579, original MSRP $26,100, estimated dealer cost $24,012 to $25,056.
Essence
$13,615
Essence: typical asking price $13,615, original MSRP $29,300, estimated dealer cost $26,956 to $28,128.
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 2020 Buick Encore runs about $13,818 in MT to $15,429 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 | $979 | $110+ | $14,596 |
| TX | $844 | $332 | $14,683 |
| FL | $810 | $1,074+ | $15,391 |
| NY | $540 | $371 | $14,418 |
| PA | $810 | $587 | $14,904 |
| IL | $844 | $683 | $15,034 |
| OH | $777 | $444 | $14,728 |
| GA | $945 | $637 | $15,089 |
| NC | $405 | $793 | $14,705 |
| WA | $878 | $215+ | $14,600 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $14,032 |
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 2020 Buick Encore.
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Encore GX and 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. The rear attachment bolts of one or both front seats may not have been installed.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect seat attachments for both front seats and install attachment bolts as needed, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300. GM's number for this recall is A202304380.
Campaign 20V537000 · 03/09/2020
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.
Campaign 20V668000 · 29/10/2020
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Questions buyers ask
What is the typical asking price for a 2020 Buick Encore?
Used 2020 Buick Encore listings ask about $13,507 at typical mileage, with most listings between $10,524 and $15,510. That is what sellers are asking, not what buyers pay.
Is the 2020 Buick Encore cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $26,100, so the typical asking price for a used one is roughly $12,593 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2020 Buick Encore?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $13,818 in MT to $15,429 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2020 Buick Encore?
There are about 49 days of national market supply for the 2020 Buick Encore — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2020 Buick Encore.
Is the listed price on a 2020 Buick Encore fair?
Usually, yes. 2020 Buick Encore listings typically ask about $13,453, close to the typical asking price at typical mileage, $13,507. 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 2020 Buick Encore?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $24,012–$25,056 — its $26,100 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
Keep researching
Get an offer
Pick a car. Ask for the out-the-door price in writing before you visit. Free.
Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 10/30/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.