Ultimate Guide to Buick Encore Insurance Rates: 2025 Edition

Is a Buick Encore expensive to insure?

We analyzed insurance prices for the GX Preferred trim level up to the GX Avenir AWD model to discover how insurance for an Encore sizes up to the entire compact SUV segment.

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  • Buick Encore insurance costs an average of $1,988 per year or around $166 per month, depending on the trim level.
  • With an insurance cost range of $182, the cheapest Encore trim level to insure is the base GX Preferred model at around $1,916 per year, and the most expensive trim being the GX Avenir AWD at $2,098 annually.
  • Out of 47 vehicles in the small SUV segment, the Encore ranks 11th for insurance affordability.

How much does Buick Encore car insurance cost?

2024 Buick Encore insurance costs an average of $1,988 a year for full coverage. Average insurance cost per month for a Buick Encore ranges from $160 to $175, depending on the trim level.

Comprehensive coverage will cost around $500 a year, liability/medical (or PIP) coverage will cost approximately $620, and the remaining collision coverage costs around $868.

The image below illustrates the average car insurance cost per year on a 2024 Buick Encore using different driver ages and policy limits.

Average 2024 Buick Encore insurance premiums for different driver ages and risk scenarios.
Figure 1: Average 2024 Buick Encore insurance premiums for different driver ages and risk scenarios. Updated on June 27, 2025.

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Data Methodology: Rates by driver age assume full coverage with $500 deductibles with UM/UIM coverage included. Discount rates include all possible rate discounts including multi-vehicle, multi-policy, homeowner, and others which vary by company. Rates by credit rating assume a 40-year-old driver with full coverage and $500 deductibles. Rates by deductible assume a 40-year-old driver with good credit and no prior driving violations or at-fault accidents. Rates are averaged for all 2024 Buick Encore trim levels.

2024 Buick Encore Insurance Cost Summary
Driver Age Driver Risk Profile Annual Premium Cost Per Month
16Teenage Driver$7,059$588
17Teenage Driver$6,829$569
18Teenage Driver$6,106$509
25High-Risk Driver$4,810$401
40High-Risk Driver$4,384$365
60High-Risk Driver$3,942$329
25Safe Driver$2,306$192
40Safe Driver$1,988$166
60Safe Driver$1,652$138
25Driver Qualifies for Multiple Discounts$1,914$160
40Driver Qualifies for Multiple Discounts$1,656$138
60Driver Qualifies for Multiple Discounts$1,374$115
40Driver with Fair Credit (580-669)$2,300$192
40Driver with Good Credit (670-739)$1,988$166
40Driver with Very Good Credit (740-799)$1,831$153
40Driver has Low Policy Deductibles ($250)$2,312$193
40Driver has Average Policy Deductibles ($500)$1,988$166
40Driver has High Policy Deductibles ($1,000)$1,678$140

Data Methodology: Rates by driver age assume full coverage with $500 deductibles with UM/UIM coverage included. Discount rates include all possible rate discounts including multi-vehicle, multi-policy, homeowner, and others which vary by company. Rates by credit rating assume a 40-year-old driver with full coverage and $500 deductibles. Rates by deductible assume a 40-year-old driver with good credit and no prior driving violations or at-fault accidents. Rates are averaged for all 2024 Buick Encore trim levels.

The infographic above displays a small set of car insurance rates from an enormous number of possibilities. If we included all rates for every possible combination of risk factors (driver age, home ownership, driving record, marital status, credit level, etc.), including all six different trim levels of Encore and all 41,000+ zip codes in the U.S., the chart would have approximately 580,608,000,000 possible policy rates.

Another example of how variable rates are for an Encore, an average driver can buy liability-only insurance for a Buick Encore in the most affordable parts of Iowa or Ohio for as cheap as $221 a year.

For an identical Encore, a 16-year-old driver with an at-fault accident and a few driving violations could get a bill for $14,398 a year for full coverage in some of the most expensive areas of the U.S.

That example is not meant to confuse you with all the rates that are available, but rather to reinforce to need to shop around occasionally. With that many possible rates, plus the fact that insurance companies change rates frequently based on loss history and profitability, it just proves that an annual car insurance quote or two is probably a good idea.

The following table shows average full coverage Buick Encore car insurance rates for the 2013 to 2024 model years. Rates are included for drivers aged 20 to 60.

Buick Encore Insurance Cost by Model Year
Model Year and Vehicle Driver Age 20 Driver Age 40 Driver Age 60
2024 Buick Encore$3,984$1,988$1,652
2023 Buick Encore$3,636$1,814$1,512
2022 Buick Encore$3,536$1,768$1,474
2021 Buick Encore$3,874$1,914$1,596
2020 Buick Encore$3,614$1,802$1,504
2019 Buick Encore$3,450$1,726$1,440
2018 Buick Encore$3,326$1,666$1,394
2017 Buick Encore$3,206$1,608$1,344
2016 Buick Encore$2,712$1,376$1,150
2015 Buick Encore$2,630$1,328$1,110
2014 Buick Encore$2,798$1,400$1,174
2013 Buick Encore$2,690$1,348$1,130

Data Methodology: Rated driver is a 40-year-old married male with no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and UM/UIM and medical payments coverages are included. Premiums are averaged for all Buick Encore trim levels for each model year. Updated June 27, 2025

Average insurance rates for 2013 to 2024 Buick Encore models for drivers age 20, 40 and 60
Average insurance rates for 2013 to 2024 Buick Encore models for drivers age 20, 40 and 60

Additional observations about insuring an Encore include:

  • Young males pay a lot more for insurance. For 2024 Buick Encore insurance, a 20-year-old male driver pays an average of $3,984 per year, while a 20-year-old female will pay $2,864, a difference of $1,120 per year. But by age 50, the rate for males is $1,766 and the cost for women is $1,720, a difference of only $46.
  • Teen drivers cost a lot to insure. Average rates for full coverage Encore insurance costs $7,059 per year for a 16-year-old driver, $6,829 per year for a 17-year-old driver, and $6,106 per year for an 18-year-old driver.
  • Fewer violations mean cheaper insurance costs. To receive the most affordable Encore insurance rates, it’s necessary to follow the law. Just a couple of minor incidents on your driving report have the ramification of increasing insurance costs by at least $526 per year. Serious infractions such as reckless driving could raise rates by an additional $1,834 or more.
  • High-risk drivers pay a lot more for insurance. For a 40-year-old driver, having to buy a high-risk insurance policy could trigger a rate increase of $2,396 or more per year.
  • Don’t be a careless driver. Too many at-fault accidents can cost more, potentially as much as $2,816 per year for a 20-year-old driver and even as much as $482 per year for a 60-year-old driver.

Which Encore model is the cheapest to insure?

With Buick Encore car insurance cost ranging from $1,916 to $2,098 per year for an average driver, the most affordable trim level to insure is the base GX Preferred model. On average, plan on budgeting a minimum of $160 per month for full coverage insurance.

At the more expensive end of the Encore insurance cost range, the three most expensive models to insure are the Encore GX Sport Touring AWD, the GX Avenir, and the GX Avenir AWD trim levels at around $1,992,  $2,062, and $2,098 per year, respectively.

2021 Buick Encore GX AWD emblem
Encore GX AWD emblem on rear of 2021 Buick Encore in Cinnabar Metallic

The next table shows the average car insurance cost by trim level for the 2024 Buick Encore.

2024 Buick Encore Insurance Rates by Trim Level
2024 Buick Encore Trim Level Annual Premium Cost Per Month
GX Preferred$1,916$160
GX Preferred AWD$1,916$160
GX Sport Touring$1,950$163
GX Sport Touring AWD$1,992$166
GX Avenir$2,062$172
GX Avenir AWD$2,098$175

Data Methodology: Rated driver is a 40-year-old married male with no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and UM/UIM and medical payments coverages are included. Updated June 27, 2025

Insurance cost by trim level for a 2024 Buick Encore ranging from the GX Preferred model at $1,916 per year to the GX Avenir AWD model at $2,098
Insurance cost by trim level for a 2024 Buick Encore ranging from the GX Preferred model at $1,916 per year to the GX Avenir AWD model at $2,098

Encore vs. all small SUVs: Which insurance is cheaper?

The Buick Encore ranks 11th out of 47 comparison vehicles in the 2024 small SUV class. The Encore costs an average of $1,988 per year to insure, while the segment average rate is $2,154 annually, a difference of only $166 per year.

When compared directly to popular vehicles in the compact SUV and crossover segment, auto insurance for a Buick Encore costs $174 less per year than the Toyota RAV4, $8 less than the Honda CR-V, $170 less than the Chevrolet Equinox, and $118 less than the Nissan Rogue.

The table below ranks average car insurance cost for all compact SUVs for the 2024 model year, with the price difference between each model and the Buick Encore noted in the ‘Difference’ table column.

Buick Encore Insurance Cost vs Other Small SUVs
Rank Make and Model Annual Premium Difference
1Subaru Crosstrek$1,730-$258
2Chevrolet Trailblazer$1,760-$228
3Kia Soul$1,826-$162
4Nissan Kicks$1,844-$144
5Buick Envision$1,878-$110
6Toyota Corolla Cross$1,888-$100
7Hyundai Venue$1,902-$86
8Mazda CX-5$1,910-$78
9Ford Bronco Sport$1,918-$70
10Volkswagen Tiguan$1,938-$50
11Buick Encore$1,988--
12Honda CR-V$1,996$8
13Volkswagen Taos$2,008$20
14Kia Niro$2,014$26
15Honda HR-V$2,040$52
16Subaru Forester$2,084$96
17Kia Seltos$2,094$106
18GMC Terrain$2,096$108
19Nissan Rogue$2,106$118
20Hyundai Kona$2,110$122
21Mazda CX-30$2,114$126
22Volkswagen ID4$2,124$136
23Ford Escape$2,138$150
24Chevrolet Equinox$2,158$170
25Toyota RAV4$2,162$174
26Mazda MX-30$2,172$184
27Hyundai Tucson$2,176$188
28Chevrolet Trax$2,210$222
29Mini Cooper Clubman$2,220$232
30Mini Cooper$2,226$238
31Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross$2,246$258
32Jeep Renegade$2,252$264
33Mitsubishi Outlander$2,280$292
34Kia Sportage$2,294$306
35Hyundai Ioniq 5$2,302$314
36Nissan Ariya$2,304$316
37Fiat 500X$2,310$322
38Mini Cooper Countryman$2,318$330
39Subaru Solterra$2,320$332
40Mazda CX-50$2,326$338
41Toyota bz4X$2,330$342
42Mitsubishi Mirage$2,342$354
43Kia EV6$2,416$428
44Dodge Hornet$2,492$504
45Jeep Compass$2,536$548
46Hyundai Nexo$2,584$596
47Ford Mustang Mach-E$2,742$754

Data Methodology: Rated driver is a 40-year-old married male with no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and UM/UIM and medical payments coverages are included. Premiums are averaged for all trim levels for each vehicle from the 2024 model year. Updated June 27, 2025

At $1,988 per year, insurance cost for a 2024 Buick Encore ranks 11th out of 47 models in the small SUV segment
At $1,988 per year, insurance cost for a 2024 Buick Encore ranks 11th out of 47 models in the small SUV segment

Buick Encore Insurance Cost by State

One of the largest factors that determine the price you pay for car insurance is where you live. Each state has its own laws and regulations that dramatically impact the cost.

The table below breaks down the average cost to insure a 2024 Buick Encore in all 50 U.S. states. Rates are sorted alphabetically by state, with annual and monthly policy average costs.

2024 Buick Encore Average Insurance Cost by State
U.S. State Annual Premium Cost Per Month
Alabama$1,956$163
Alaska$1,742$145
Arizona$1,978$165
Arkansas$2,172$181
California$2,410$201
Colorado$2,208$184
Connecticut$2,272$189
Delaware$2,306$192
Florida$2,342$195
Georgia$2,134$178
Hawaii$1,630$136
Idaho$1,678$140
Illinois$1,918$160
Indiana$1,728$144
Iowa$1,612$134
Kansas$2,078$173
Kentucky$2,208$184
Louisiana$2,258$188
Maine$1,512$126
Maryland$1,996$166
Massachusetts$2,234$186
Michigan$2,428$202
Minnesota$1,892$158
Mississippi$2,068$172
Missouri$2,290$191
Montana$1,978$165
Nebraska$1,860$155
Nevada$2,392$199
New Hampshire$1,612$134
New Jersey$2,416$201
New Mexico$1,838$153
New York$2,336$195
North Carolina$1,548$129
North Dakota$1,846$154
Ohio$1,654$138
Oklahoma$2,254$188
Oregon$2,004$167
Pennsylvania$2,042$170
Rhode Island$2,456$205
South Carolina$1,864$155
South Dakota$2,142$179
Tennessee$2,028$169
Texas$1,996$166
Utah$1,918$160
Vermont$1,698$142
Virginia$1,608$134
Washington$1,958$163
West Virginia$1,942$162
Wisconsin$1,682$140
Wyoming$1,940$162

Data Methodology: Rated driver is a 40-year-old married male with no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Updated June 26, 2025

Average annual premium and cost per month to insure a 2024 Buick Encore in all 50 U.S. States
Average annual premium and cost per month to insure a 2024 Buick Encore in all 50 U.S. States

It’s important to note that location is only one factor that impacts the cost of insurance for an Encore. Other factors like driver age, driving record, policy limits, and even credit rating in some states can cause significant swings in the cost of car insurance.

When shopping for a new policy, or just shopping around to cut the cost of an existing policy, we recommend getting multiple free car insurance quotes to have the best chance of saving money.

Comparing prices once a year, or at every policy renewal, helps ensure that you’re not overpaying for car insurance.