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Buick Encore GX vs GMC Terrain

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

Vehicles

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2026 Buick Encore GX

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2027 GMC Terrain

Overview

SpecBuick Encore GXPreferredGMC TerrainElevation
Selected trimPreferredElevation
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)regular unleaded
Transmissioncontinuously variable-speed automatic8-speed shiftable automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262027

Pricing & market

SpecBuick Encore GXPreferredGMC TerrainElevation
MSRP$25,900 (best)$30,400
Lowest listing price$24,272 (best)
Median listing price$24,272 (best)
Highest listing price$24,272 (best)
For sale now1 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecBuick Encore GXPreferredGMC TerrainElevation
Combined MPG30 MPG (best)
City MPG30 MPG (best)
Highway MPG31 MPG (best)
Fuel tank13.2 gal14.8 gal (best)

Performance

SpecBuick Encore GXPreferredGMC TerrainElevation
Horsepower137 hp175 hp (best)
Torque162 lb-ft184 lb-ft (best)
Engine size1.2 L1.5 L (best)
CylindersI3I4

Size & capability

SpecBuick Encore GXPreferredGMC TerrainElevation
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors44
Cargo volume50.2 cu ft63.5 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity1,000 lbs1,500 lbs (best)
Payload1,404 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,023 lbs (best)3,446 lbs
Ground clearance5.8 in (best)
Wheelbase102 in107.5 in (best)
Length171.2 in181 in (best)
Width71.4 in74.5 in (best)
Height64.1 in65.8 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecBuick Encore GXPreferredGMC TerrainElevation
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimBuick Encore GXGMC Terrain
1

Preferred

$25,900 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Elevation

$30,400 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

Preferred

$27,900 MSRP

Elevation

$32,400 MSRP

3

Sport Touring

$27,100 MSRP

AT4

$39,100 MSRP

4

Sport Touring

$28,700 MSRP

Denali

$42,200 MSRP

5

Avenir

$31,400 MSRP

6

Avenir

$33,000 MSRP

Live inventory

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