Is the 2020 Buick Encore a good car?
No.
2 of 7checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear legroom 35.8 in. Class median 38.4 in.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 6.2 in. Class middle half 7.3 to 8.4 in.
- Off-road: 6.2 in clearance. Top 96% of 125.
- Price: 13% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 2 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 2 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $99 vs $121 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 6.2 in, top 96% |
| Worth the money | No | 13% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 2 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Encore a good family car?
No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 35.8 in | Median 38.4 in | 126 | No |
| Rear headroom | 38.8 in | Median 38.8 in | 125 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 18.8 cu ft | Median 21.6 cu ft | 134 | No |
Is the Encore a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $23,200 | Median $37,060 | 134 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 138 hp | 152 hp to 346 hp | 136 | No |
| Length | 168.4 in | Median 189.7 in | 128 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 36.7 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 128 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.4 cents | Median 13.9 cents | 134 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Encore a good commuter car?
Yes. $99 a month to commute. Class median $121.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $99
- Median of 134 SUVs
- $121
- Highway mpg
- 30 mpg, top 21% of 130
Is the Encore a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 6.2 in clearance, 65.3 in tall | 7.3 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.9 to 69.5 in tall | 118 | No |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in | Median 39.9 in | 127 | No |
| Turning circle | 36.7 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 128 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Encore a good off-road vehicle?
No. 6.2 in clearance. Top 96% of 125 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Preferred AWD, 6.2 in
- Cohort
- 125 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Encore worth the money?
No. Priced 13% above cars like it.
- Price, FWD
- $23,200
- Predicted price
- $20,516
- Gap
- +$2,684 (+13%)
- Model error
- 16% median, 291 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2020 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Encore a good buy?
No. 2 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encore FWD | $23,200 | 11.4 cents | 48.4 cu ft | 138 hp |
| Honda HR-V LX 2WD | $20,920 | 10.7 cents | 58.8 cu ft | 141 hp |
| Subaru Crosstrek AWD | $22,145 | 10.7 cents | 55.3 cu ft | 152 hp |
Compared with 999 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2020.
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