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2023 Buick Encore GX trim levels explained

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Preferred FWD$25,900Select FWD$27,300Preferred AWD$27,900Select AWD$29,300Essence FWD$30,500Essence AWD$32,100
6 priced trims by MSRP. Orange: base trim. Bars start at $0.

All 6 trims

2023 Buick Encore GX trims by MSRP
TrimMSRPDestinationEnginehpDrivetrainTransmissionMPGSeats
Preferred FWD$25,900$1,2951.2L 3cyl137 hpFWDCVT30 mpg5
Select FWD$27,300$1,2951.2L 3cyl137 hpFWDCVT30 mpg5
Preferred AWD$27,900$1,295N/A155 hpAWD9-speed automatic27 mpg5
Select AWD$29,300$1,295N/A155 hpAWD9-speed automatic27 mpg5
Essence FWD$30,500$1,2951.3L 3cyl155 hpFWDCVT30 mpg5
Essence AWD$32,100$1,295N/A155 hpAWD9-speed automatic27 mpg5

What changes at each step

  1. Preferred to Select: +$1,400

    Preferred FWD $25,900 to Select FWD $27,300.

    Same specs. Equipment only.

    Adds as standard: Heated front seats, Remote start, Power driver seat, Roof rails.

  2. Select to Essence: +$3,200

    Select FWD $27,300 to Essence FWD $30,500.

    • Engine: 1.2L 3cyl to 1.3L 3cyl.
    • Power: 137 hp to 155 hp.

    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, $30,500.
  • Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Select FWD, $27,300. Optional from Preferred FWD, $25,900.
  • Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Essence FWD, $30,500.
  • 360 camera: optional from Select FWD, $27,300.
  • Blind spot warning: optional from Preferred FWD, $25,900.
  • Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: Preferred FWD, $25,900.
  • Power liftgate or trunk: optional from Preferred FWD, $25,900.
  • Navigation: optional from Select FWD, $27,300.
  • Premium audio: optional from Essence FWD, $30,500.
  • Cheapest trim with remote start: Select FWD, $27,300. Optional from Preferred FWD, $25,900.
  • Not on any trim: a third row, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.

S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.

2023 Buick Encore GX: features by trim
FeaturePreferredSelectEssence
Leather seatsNNS
Heated front seatsOSS
Heated steering wheelNNS
360 cameraNOO
Blind spot warningOOO
Apple CarPlay or Android AutoSSS
Power liftgate or trunkOOO
Third rowNNN
NavigationNOO
Premium audioNNO
Remote startOSS
Heated rear seatsNNN
Panoramic roofNNN

Cheapest trim with

  • AWD or 4WD: Preferred AWD, $27,900.
  • The most hp: Preferred AWD, 155 hp, $27,900.
  • The best mpg: Preferred FWD, 30 mpg, $25,900.

New for 2023

Compared with 2022. Trims matched by name.

  • Added: none.
  • Dropped: none.
  • Carried over with a price: 6 trims. Median change: +$1,500.
Price change by trim, 2022 to 2023
Trim20222023Change
Preferred FWD$24,400$25,900+$1,500
Select FWD$25,800$27,300+$1,500
Preferred AWD$26,400$27,900+$1,500
Select AWD$27,800$29,300+$1,500
Essence FWD$29,000$30,500+$1,500
Essence AWD$30,600$32,100+$1,500

What this cannot tell you

Prices exclude options, packages and destination.

Equipment comes from one source and can lag.

How values are checked