2020 Buick Encore trim levels explained
Base to top
$7,600
- 7 trims. $23,200 to $30,800.
- Base: FWD. Top: Essence AWD.
All 7 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWD | $23,200 | $995 | 1.4L 4cyl | 138 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Preferred FWD | $24,600 | $995 | 1.4L 4cyl | 138 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Preferred AWD | $25,220 | $995 | N/A | 138 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| Sport Touring FWD | $25,800 | $995 | 1.4L 4cyl | 138 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Sport Touring AWD | $27,300 | $995 | N/A | 138 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| Essence FWD | $29,300 | $995 | 1.4L 4cyl | 138 hp | FWD | 6-speed automatic | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Essence AWD | $30,800 | $995 | N/A | 138 hp | AWD | 6-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
FWD to Preferred: +$1,400
FWD $23,200 to Preferred FWD $24,600.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No added standard equipment listed.
Preferred to Sport Touring: +$1,200
Preferred FWD $24,600 to Sport Touring FWD $25,800.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Remote start, Fog lights, Rear spoiler.
Sport Touring to Essence: +$3,500
Sport Touring FWD $25,800 to Essence FWD $29,300.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated front seats, Heated steering wheel, Blind spot warning, Collision warning, Garage door opener, plus 2 more.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Essence FWD, $29,300.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Essence FWD, $29,300.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Essence FWD, $29,300.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: Essence FWD, $29,300. Optional from Preferred FWD, $24,600.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: FWD, $23,200.
- Navigation: optional from Essence FWD, $29,300.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: Sport Touring FWD, $25,800. Optional from Preferred FWD, $24,600.
- Not on any trim: a 360 camera, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, premium audio, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | FWD | Preferred | Sport Touring | Essence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | S |
| Heated front seats | N | N | N | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | N | O | O | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | N | O |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | N |
| Remote start | N | O | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: Preferred AWD, $25,220.
- The most hp: every trim, 138 hp.
- The best mpg: FWD, 28 mpg, $23,200.
New for 2020
Compared with 2019. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 7 trims. Median change: $0.
| Trim | 2019 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FWD | $23,200 | $23,200 | $0 |
| Preferred FWD | $24,600 | $24,600 | $0 |
| Preferred AWD | $26,100 | $25,220 | -$880 |
| Sport Touring FWD | $25,800 | $25,800 | $0 |
| Sport Touring AWD | $27,300 | $27,300 | $0 |
| Essence FWD | $29,300 | $29,300 | $0 |
| Essence AWD | $30,800 | $30,800 | $0 |
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What this cannot tell you
Prices exclude options, packages and destination.
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