Buick Encore GX Preferred vs. Select
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Buick Encore GX Preferred and Buick Encore GX Select contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Buick Encore GX Preferred and the Buick Encore GX Select.
In comparing the Buick Encore GX Preferred's and the Buick Encore GX Select's specifications and ratings, the Buick Encore GX Preferred has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Buick Encore GX Preferred and Buick Encore GX Select have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Buick Encore GX Preferred's and the Buick Encore GX Select's specifications and ratings, the Buick Encore GX Preferred is a better car than the Buick Encore GX Select.
Pricing: A used 2023 Buick Encore GX Preferred ranges from $18,149 to $25,994 while a used 2023 Buick Encore GX Select is priced between $18,899 to $27,989. For a new model, the Buick Encore GX Preferred's price is between $24,695 and $30,850, with the Buick Encore GX Select priced between $26,284 and $32,772.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the Buick Encore GX Preferred and the Buick Encore GX Select both lose 45.9 percent of their value.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Buick Encore GX Preferred and the Buick Encore GX Select makes 137 horsepower. Both the Preferred and the Select are rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 409 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Buick Encore GX has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
24695 - 30850
Starting MSRP:
25900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
38105
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
25900 - 48000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
26284 - 32772
Starting MSRP:
27300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
38105
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
25900 - 48000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
21858
Price Range:
18149 - 25994
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
31795
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
22877 - 37670
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
179
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
33
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
22732
Price Range:
18899 - 27989
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
31795
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
22877 - 37670
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
378
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
95
Buick Encore GX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Buick Encore GX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Buick Encore GX Preferred
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
11.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
8.7 - 11.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Buick Encore GX Select
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
11.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
8.7 - 11.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4617346518367742
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
2.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
1.2 - 19.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4617346518367742
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
2.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Subcompact SUVs)
1.2 - 19.3
Buick Encore GX Rankings
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67 out of / 68Buick Encore GX Rankings
Ranking
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2 out of / 64Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
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67 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Buick Encore GX Trim Levels
Essence, Select
Other Buick Encore GX Trim Levels
Essence, Preferred
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
137 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
162 foot-lbs @ 2500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.045 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
137 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
162 foot-lbs @ 2500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
3
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
29 / 31 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
383 / 409 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
3
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
29 / 31 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
383 / 409 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Cargo Space:
23.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
50.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
117.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Cargo Space:
23.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
50.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
117.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3065 lbs
Width:
71.4 inches
Height:
64.1 inches
Length:
171.4 inches
Wheelbase:
102.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3079 lbs
Width:
71.4 inches
Height:
64.1 inches
Length:
171.4 inches
Wheelbase:
102.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/55R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
225/55R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Ebony Twilight Metallic
Blue
Sapphire Metallic
Gray
Moonstone Gray Metallic
Orange
Sunset Glow Metallic
Purple
Rosewood Metallic
Red
Cinnabar Metallic
White
Summit White / White Frost Tricoat
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Orange
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Whisper Beige w/ Ebony Accents
Black
Ebony
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
