2020 Buick Encore GX trim levels explained
Base to top
$6,400
- 6 trims. $24,100 to $30,500.
- Base: Preferred FWD. Top: Essence AWD.
All 6 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred FWD | $24,100 | $995 | 1.2L 3cyl | 137 hp | FWD | CVT | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Select FWD | $25,700 | $995 | 1.2L 3cyl | 137 hp | FWD | CVT | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Preferred AWD | $26,100 | $995 | N/A | 155 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Select AWD | $27,700 | $995 | N/A | 155 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Essence FWD | $28,500 | $995 | 1.2L 3cyl | 137 hp | FWD | CVT | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Essence AWD | $30,500 | $995 | N/A | 155 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Preferred to Select: +$1,600
Preferred FWD $24,100 to Select FWD $25,700.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Blind spot warning, Satellite radio, Power driver seat, Roof rails.
Select to Essence: +$2,800
Select FWD $25,700 to Essence FWD $28,500.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated steering wheel, Garage door opener, Power front seats, Power outlet.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Essence FWD, $28,500.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Select FWD, $25,700. Optional from Preferred FWD, $24,100.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Essence FWD, $28,500.
- 360 camera: optional from Select FWD, $25,700.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: Select FWD, $25,700. Optional from Preferred FWD, $24,100.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: Preferred FWD, $24,100.
- Power liftgate or trunk: optional from Preferred FWD, $24,100.
- Navigation: optional from Select FWD, $25,700.
- Remote start: optional from Preferred FWD, $24,100.
- Not on any trim: a third row, premium audio, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | Preferred | Select | Essence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | S |
| Heated front seats | O | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | S |
| 360 camera | N | O | O |
| Blind spot warning | O | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | O | O | O |
| Third row | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | O | O |
| Premium audio | N | N | N |
| Remote start | O | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: Preferred AWD, $26,100.
- The most hp: Preferred AWD, 155 hp, $26,100.
- The best mpg: every trim, 28 mpg.
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