# 2018 Buick Encore Essence

- Price (advertised): $11,262
- Market price: $12,575
- Deal: Great deal, score 84/100, rank 1 of 7
- Condition: Used
- Mileage: 98,498 mi
- Model year: 2018
- Color: Quicksilver Metallic
- VIN: KL4CJGSB2JB585360
- Photos: 30
- Dealer: Elgin Hyundai, Bartlett, IL
- Dealer phone: (224) 238-4094
- Market: Chicago
- Data as of: 2026-11-13

## Why it ranks where it does

- Advertised at $11,262, $1,313 (10.4%) under its market price of $12,575.
- Market price is what a 2018 Buick Encore with 98,498 miles is advertised for around Chicago.
- 98,498 miles is above the 96,000 typical for its age.
- Ranked 1 of 7 comparable 2018 Buick Encore in Chicago, score 84 out of 100.

Price is the dealer's advertised price, before tax, title and registration. Confirm price and availability with the dealer.

## Safety and recalls

- NHTSA overall safety rating: 5 of 5
- Frontal crash: 5 of 5
- Side crash: 5 of 5
- Rollover: 4 of 5
- Recall campaigns issued for this model year: 0
- Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year: 75
- A recall campaign covers the model year, not this one car. Check this car's VIN: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?vin=KL4CJGSB2JB585360

## Specs

- Engine: 1.4L 4-Cylinder
- Transmission: Automatic
- Fuel: gas
- Stock number: H25553A
- First listed: 2026-10-25

## Itemized price

- Price: $10,850
- Doc Fee: $378
- Electronic Filing Fee: $35
- Elgin Hyundai Price: $11,262
- Price history: 2026-10-25 n/a, 2026-10-26 $12,633, 2026-11-11 $11,262

## Real alternatives nearby

- Costs less: [2014 Buick Encore Leather](https://carfinity.ai/car/2014-buick-encore-leather-79c26bef9f5b/) at $9,295, 58,688 mi, Gurnee Volkswagen
- Costs less: [2017 Buick Encore Preferred II](https://carfinity.ai/car/2017-buick-encore-preferred-ii-9c393c9836d4/) at $10,407, 87,378 mi, evergreenkia.com
- Costs less: [2015 Buick Encore Premium](https://carfinity.ai/car/2015-buick-encore-premium-91b1191e48a0/) at $10,672, 71,213 mi, AutoNation Hyundai O'Hare
- A step up: [2017 Buick Encore Essence](https://carfinity.ai/car/2017-buick-encore-essence-f622565387ac/) at $12,024, 68,420 mi, genesisofschaumburg.com
- A step up: [2019 Buick Encore Preferred](https://carfinity.ai/car/2019-buick-encore-preferred-9179422b3d22/) at $12,499, 71,717 mi, dthondachicago.com
- A step up: [2019 Buick Encore Preferred](https://carfinity.ai/car/2019-buick-encore-preferred-525a4b0ddb9c/) at $12,579, 80,240 mi, Zeigler Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Downers Grove

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