How much does the 2021 Buick Encore cost?

The 2021 Buick Encore has a starting MSRP of $23,200, ranging up to $26,100 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes 1SV from $23,200; Preferred from $24,600.

What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Buick Encore?

The 2021 Buick Encore achieves up to 27 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2021 Buick Encore have?

The 2021 Buick Encore offers up to 48.4 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2021 Buick Encore safe?

The 2021 Buick Encore earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.

How many trims does the 2021 Buick Encore come in?

The 2021 Buick Encore is available in 2 trims (3 total configurations) across SUV body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.

2021 Buick Encore

2 trims · 3 configurations · SUV

Starting MSRP

$23,200 – $26,100

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★★

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Buick Encore? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on 1SV

Total price (1SV MSRP)

$23,200

Typical monthly

$459/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-10-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2021 Buick Encore trims

1SV
MSRP
$23,200
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
25/30
Horsepower
155 hp
Torque
177 lb-ft
Engine
1.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
48.4
Max towing
—
Preferred FWD
MSRP
$24,600
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
25/30
Horsepower
155 hp
Torque
177 lb-ft
Engine
1.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
48.4
Max towing
—
Preferred AWD
MSRP
$26,100
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
24/29
Horsepower
155 hp
Torque
177 lb-ft
Engine
1.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
48.4
Max towing
—

Compare 2021 Buick Encore trim specifications
Spec	1SV	Preferred FWD	Preferred AWD
MSRP	$23,200	$24,600	$26,100
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	25/30	25/30	24/29
Horsepower	155 hp	155 hp	155 hp
Torque	177 lb-ft	177 lb-ft	177 lb-ft
Engine	1.4L I4 gas	1.4L I4 gas	1.4L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	AWD
Cargo (cu ft)	48.4	48.4	48.4
Max towing	—	—	—

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: 1SVgas
Preferred FWDgas
Preferred AWDgas
Fuel type: 1SVregular unleaded
Preferred FWDregular unleaded
Preferred AWDregular unleaded
Cylinders: 1SVI4
Preferred FWDI4
Preferred AWDI4
Displacement: 1SV1.4 L
Preferred FWD1.4 L
Preferred AWD1.4 L
Horsepower: 1SV155 hp
Preferred FWD155 hp
Preferred AWD155 hp
Torque: 1SV177 lb-ft
Preferred FWD177 lb-ft
Preferred AWD177 lb-ft
Transmission: 1SV6-speed shiftable automatic
Preferred FWD6-speed shiftable automatic
Preferred AWD6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: 1SVfront wheel drive
Preferred FWDfront wheel drive
Preferred AWDall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: 1SVSUV
Preferred FWDSUV
Preferred AWDSUV
Doors: 1SV5
Preferred FWD5
Preferred AWD5
Seating: 1SV5
Preferred FWD5
Preferred AWD5
Length: 1SV168.4 in
Preferred FWD168.4 in
Preferred AWD168.4 in
Width: 1SV70.1 in
Preferred FWD70.1 in
Preferred AWD70.1 in
Height: 1SV65.3 in
Preferred FWD65.3 in
Preferred AWD65.3 in
Wheelbase: 1SV100.6 in
Preferred FWD100.6 in
Preferred AWD100.6 in
Ground clearance: 1SV6.2 in
Preferred FWD6.2 in
Preferred AWD6.2 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: 1SV18.8 cu ft
Preferred FWD18.8 cu ft
Preferred AWD18.8 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: 1SV48.4 cu ft
Preferred FWD48.4 cu ft
Preferred AWD48.4 cu ft
Max payload: 1SV1,018 lbs
Preferred FWD1,018 lbs
Preferred AWD1,026 lbs
Curb weight: 1SV3,237 lbs
Preferred FWD3,237 lbs
Preferred AWD3,358 lbs
Fuel tank: 1SV14 gal
Preferred FWD14 gal
Preferred AWD14 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: 1SV27
Preferred FWD27
Preferred AWD26
City MPG: 1SV25
Preferred FWD25
Preferred AWD24
Highway MPG: 1SV30
Preferred FWD30
Preferred AWD29

Full specifications by trim
Spec	1SV	Preferred FWD	Preferred AWD
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	1.4 L	1.4 L	1.4 L
Horsepower	155 hp	155 hp	155 hp
Torque	177 lb-ft	177 lb-ft	177 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	all wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	SUV	SUV	SUV
Doors	5	5	5
Seating	5	5	5
Length	168.4 in	168.4 in	168.4 in
Width	70.1 in	70.1 in	70.1 in
Height	65.3 in	65.3 in	65.3 in
Wheelbase	100.6 in	100.6 in	100.6 in
Ground clearance	6.2 in	6.2 in	6.2 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	18.8 cu ft	18.8 cu ft	18.8 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	48.4 cu ft	48.4 cu ft	48.4 cu ft
Max payload	1,018 lbs	1,018 lbs	1,026 lbs
Curb weight	3,237 lbs	3,237 lbs	3,358 lbs
Fuel tank	14 gal	14 gal	14 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	27	27	26
City MPG	25	25	24
Highway MPG	30	30	29

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2021 Buick Encore FAQ

How much does the 2021 Buick Encore cost?: The 2021 Buick Encore has a starting MSRP of $23,200, ranging up to $26,100 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes 1SV from $23,200; Preferred from $24,600.
What is the fuel economy of the 2021 Buick Encore?: The 2021 Buick Encore achieves up to 27 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
How much cargo space does the 2021 Buick Encore have?: The 2021 Buick Encore offers up to 48.4 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
Is the 2021 Buick Encore safe?: The 2021 Buick Encore earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.
How many trims does the 2021 Buick Encore come in?: The 2021 Buick Encore is available in 2 trims (3 total configurations) across SUV body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.