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Used 2019 Buick Encore SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 Buick Encore is a compact crossover SUV offered in four trim levels: 1SV (or base), Preferred, Sport Touring and Essence. The base and Preferred trims come relatively well-equipped with features, but more desirable safety and convenience features come only on more expensive trim levels. Top trims can also be equipped with a more powerful engine.

All Encores come standard with a turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine (138 hp, 148 pound-feet), a six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. A more powerful version of this engine (153 hp, 177 lb-ft) is optional on Sport Touring and Essence trims. All but the base trim offer optional all-wheel drive.

Base 1SV and Preferred trim levels are equipped similarly. Standard features include 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, keyless ignition and entry, heated mirrors, roof rails, rear privacy glass, air conditioning, cruise control, a power-adjustable driver's seat, a fold-flat front passenger seat and 60/40-split folding rear seats.

Technology features include an 8-inch touchscreen, a rearview camera, Bluetooth, two USB ports, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, OnStar communications (with 4G LTE and an in-car Wi-Fi hotspot), and a six-speaker sound system with satellite radio.

On the Preferred, you also get floor mats, a cargo cover and eligibility for additional options such as blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and remote start. Moving up to the Sport Touring trim adds foglights, a rear spoiler, and remote start to the base model's features.

The Essence tops out with LED headlights, leather upholstery, a power-adjustable passenger seat, heated front seats, driver-seat memory settings, dual-zone automatic climate control, a heated steering wheel, a 120-volt household-style power outlet, and the blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert systems.

An optional package for the Essence includes automatic wipers, front and rear parking sensors, forward collision alert, lane departure warning, and an advanced cabin filter. A navigation system and premium seven-speaker Bose sound system are options for Sport Touring and Essence trims. A sunroof is optional on all but the base trim.

Which Encore trim does Edmunds recommend?

A generous list of standard features makes the Encore base level appealing, but we suggest going to the top with the Essence trim level. It offers heated seats, a heated steering wheel, leather seating, and a few extra safety items. You can also order the more powerful 153-horsepower engine. When you want to get this subcompact moving in a hurry, the increased power is a must.

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Gainesville, FL
Vehicle
Encore 1SV
Encore Preferred
Encore Sport Touring
Encore Essence
Vehicle
1SV
1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A
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Preferred
1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A
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Sport Touring
1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Parking assistance
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
optional
Upholstery
leatherette/cloth
leatherette/cloth
leatherette/cloth
leather
Heated seats
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Not Available
Not Available
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
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optional
optional
optional
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
138 hp @ 4,900 rpm
138 hp @ 4,900 rpm
138 hp @ 4,900 rpm
138 hp @ 4,900 rpm
Engine torque
148 lb-ft @ 1,850 rpm
148 lb-ft @ 1,850 rpm
148 lb-ft @ 1,850 rpm
148 lb-ft @ 1,850 rpm
Engine displacement
1.4 l
1.4 l
1.4 l
1.4 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
215/55R18
215/55R18
215/55R18
215/55R18
Wheel size
18 X 7.0-in
18 X 7.0-in
18 X 7.0-in
18 X 7.0-in
Wheel type
polished alloy wheels
polished alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
chrome alloy wheels
Run flat tires
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Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
26 / 31 / 28 MPG
26 / 31 / 28 MPG
26 / 31 / 28 MPG
26 / 31 / 28 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
14.0 gal.
14.0 gal.
14.0 gal.
14.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
364 / 434 miles
364 / 434 miles
364 / 434 miles
364 / 434 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
36.7 ft.
36.7 ft.
36.7 ft.
36.7 ft.
Curb weight
3,237 lb.
3,237 lb.
3,237 lb.
3,237 lb.
Ground Clearance
6.2 in.
6.2 in.
6.2 in.
6.2 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
70.1 in.
70.1 in.
70.1 in.
70.1 in.
Height
65.3 in.
65.3 in.
65.3 in.
65.3 in.
Length
168.4 in.
168.4 in.
168.4 in.
168.4 in.
Wheelbase
100.6 in.
100.6 in.
100.6 in.
100.6 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
18.8 cu. ft.
18.8 cu. ft.
18.8 cu. ft.
18.8 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
39.6 in.
Front Leg Room
40.8 in.
40.8 in.
40.8 in.
40.8 in.
Front Shoulder Room
54.2 in.
54.2 in.
54.2 in.
54.2 in.
Rear Head Room
38.8 in.
38.8 in.
38.8 in.
38.8 in.
Rear Leg Room
35.8 in.
35.8 in.
35.8 in.
35.8 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
52.5 in.
52.5 in.
52.5 in.
52.5 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Ebony, leatherette/cloth
Ebony, leatherette/cloth
Shale Seats w/Ebony Accents, leatherette/cloth
Ebony, leatherette/cloth
Shale Seats w/Ebony Accents, leatherette/cloth
Shale Seats w/Ebony Accents, leather
Brandy Seats w/Ebony Accents, leather
Ebony, leather
Exterior
Satin Steel Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic
Deep Azure Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic
Ebony Twilight Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic
Summit White/Black Carbon Metallic
Satin Steel Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic
Deep Azure Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic
Quicksilver Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic
Ebony Twilight Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic
White Frost Tricoat/Satin Nickel Metallic
Summit White/Black Carbon Metallic
Coppertino Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic
Winterberry Red Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic
Satin Steel Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic
Deep Azure Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic
Quicksilver Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic
Ebony Twilight Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic
White Frost Tricoat/Satin Nickel Metallic
Summit White/Black Carbon Metallic
Coppertino Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic
Winterberry Red Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic
Satin Steel Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic
Deep Azure Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic
Quicksilver Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic
Ebony Twilight Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic
White Frost Tricoat/Satin Nickel Metallic
Summit White/Black Carbon Metallic
Coppertino Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic
Winterberry Red Metallic/Black Carbon Metallic