Used 2021 Buick Encore SUV Trims Comparison
Trim level differences
The 2021 Buick Encore comes in two trim levels: the base 1SV and the top-level Preferred. Both are powered by the same 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine (138 horsepower, 148 lb-ft) paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard on both models. Highlight features for the Encore include:
Which Encore trim does Edmunds recommend?
Only two trims are available for 2021, but there's only one that's really worth choosing. We suggest going with the top-level Preferred trim. It comes with more standard features and greatly opens up the options list. It's also the one trim available with all-wheel drive.
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Comparing average pricing near
Boston, MA
| Vehicle | Encore 1SV | Encore Preferred |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | ||
| Hide similarities | ||
| Section Title | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard |
| Navigation | standard | standard |
| Satellite radio | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | Not available | Not available |
| Parking assistance | Not Available | optional |
| Upholstery | leatherette/cloth | leatherette/cloth |
| Heated seats | Not available | Not available |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not available | Not available |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | Not Available | optional |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | |
| Engine power | 155 hp @ 5,600 rpm | 155 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Engine torque | 177 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm | 177 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 1.4 l | 1.4 l |
| Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Tire size | 215/55R18 | 215/55R18 |
| Wheel size | 18 X 7.0-in | 18 X 7.0-in |
| Wheel type | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 25 / 30 / 27 MPG | 25 / 30 / 27 MPG |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 350 / 420 miles | 350 / 420 miles |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 36.7 ft. | 36.7 ft. |
| Curb weight | 3,237 lb. | 3,237 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | 6.2 in. | 6.2 in. |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | - | - |
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 70.1 in. | 70.1 in. |
| Height | 65.3 in. | 65.3 in. |
| Length | 168.4 in. | 168.4 in. |
| Wheelbase | 100.6 in. | 100.6 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo Space | 18.8 cu. ft. | 18.8 cu. ft. |
| Front Head Room | 39.6 in. | 39.6 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 40.8 in. | 40.8 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.2 in. | 54.2 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 38.8 in. | 38.8 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 35.8 in. | 35.8 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 52.5 in. | 52.5 in. |
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
| True Cost to Own® | $36,101 | $36,832 |
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.48 | $0.49 |
| Depreciation | $7,855 | $8,355 |
| Financing | $3,000 | $3,179 |
| Taxes & Fees | $1,121 | $1,173 |
| Fuel | $9,504 | $9,504 |
| Insurance | $5,463 | $5,463 |
| Maintenance | $6,768 | $6,768 |
| Repairs | $2,390 | $2,390 |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Ebony, leatherette/cloth | Ebony, leatherette/cloth Shale Seats w/Ebony Accents, leatherette/cloth |
| Exterior | Summit White/Anthracite | Quicksilver Metallic/Anthracite White Frost Tricoat/Satin Nickel Metallic Dark Moon Blue Metallic Summit White/Anthracite Ebony Twilight Metallic/Anthracite Cinnabar Metallic/Anthracite |