2025 Buick 1

Note: The available research most directly supports the 2025 Buick Encore GX, so the analysis below uses that model as the best match for the requested 2025 Buick Buick entry. The base 2025 Encore GX starts at about $25,940, while a 2025 Encore GX Preferred is listed with an original MSRP of $27,993. Current used-market data shows a median asking price of about $22,499 for 2025 Encore GX listings, with similar examples around $22,394 to $22,161.

Value Summary

The current estimated value for a typical 2025 Buick Encore GX is about $22,500 in the used market, based on current listing medians and comparable dealer inventory. Using the $27,993 MSRP example, that implies roughly $5,500 in depreciation, or about 19.6% from new for a lightly used vehicle at roughly one year of age and moderate mileage.

For a longer-term outlook, Kelley Blue Book projects a 2025 Buick Envision will depreciate about $22,037 over five years from an MSRP of $37,895, while KBB also shows a 2025 Enclave losing $29,319 over five years from a much higher starting price. Buick-brand depreciation data places the brand around 50% after five years on average, with mid-range Buick models typically falling in the 45% to 55% five-year loss range.

Estimated depreciation rate: about 19.6% from MSRP at the current market point, with a broader long-run brand average near 10% per year on a straight-line basis, though actual depreciation is steepest early and then slows.

Depreciation Curve Analysis

Buick values generally follow the classic new-car pattern: the first year absorbs the heaviest loss, the second and third years continue to drop sharply, and the curve flattens later. Industry commentary in the search results notes that new cars often lose 20% to 30% in the first year and about 15% to 18% per year after that, while Buick brand averages land around 50% after five years.

For the 2025 Encore GX, a reasonable illustrative curve looks like this:

• Year 1: about 20% loss, or roughly $5,600 on a $27,993 example, putting value near $22,400.
• Year 2: value often falls toward the high teens, especially if mileage rises above average and condition is only fair to good. Buick and segment-wide data suggest a continued but slower decline.
• Year 3: the vehicle is commonly around the low-to-mid $18,000s to low $20,000s depending on trim, mileage, and options, with AWD and better equipment helping soften the drop.
• Year 5: Buick examples typically retain about 45% to 55% of original value, and some 2025 Buick models in KBB data show residual values that imply roughly 40% to 50% retained value after five years.

The steepest depreciation period is the first 24 months, especially if the vehicle is a front-wheel-drive trim with average equipment. After that, depreciation becomes less severe as the market begins comparing the Buick more on condition, mileage, and trim rather than new-car pricing.

Value Retention Factors

The 2025 Encore GX holds value better than many larger Buick crossovers because it sits in a price band that is accessible to used buyers and overlaps with strong demand for compact SUVs. Its smaller size and mainstream utility help support resale, while Buick’s overall depreciation reputation still keeps it from matching the best-value brands in the market.

Mileage impact: Edmunds pricing is based on 12,000 miles per year, so values can move meaningfully above or below the averages if the vehicle has unusually low or high mileage. A 36,000-mile example listed at $22,394 demonstrates how mileage and condition interact with MSRP to determine real-world value.

Condition impact: Clean history, no accident records, and well-kept interior/exterior condition improve resale. Because the Encore GX is a mainstream compact SUV, buyers penalize visible wear, tire/brake needs, and cosmetic damage quickly.

Market demand factors: Strong compact-SUV demand supports the Encore GX more than sedan-based Buick models, but depreciation remains influenced by supply, incentives on new cars, and competition from better-known rivals with stronger brand loyalty. Buick’s five-year average depreciation near 50% shows that the brand is competitive, but not class-leading, in retention.

Future Value Projections

Using the current estimate of about $22,500 and the broader Buick depreciation pattern, projected values look like this:

• 1-year projection: about $20,000 to $20,500 if mileage remains average and the vehicle stays in good condition.
• 3-year projection: about $16,500 to $18,500, depending on trim, mileage, and market supply.
• 5-year projection: about $12,500 to $15,000, which aligns with Buick’s typical 45% to 55% five-year value loss and KBB-style residual patterns seen in other 2025 Buick models.

Best time to sell: The strongest resale window is usually before the second major depreciation wave ends, often around 18 to 30 months after purchase. That timing captures better value than a five-year hold while avoiding the steepest new-car depreciation.

Comparison to Competitors

Compared with the broader Buick lineup, the Encore GX should depreciate more slowly than larger, pricier SUVs like the Enclave because it starts lower and targets a larger pool of used buyers. Buick’s own data suggests five-year losses around 45% to 55% for many mid-range models, while other 2025 Buick SUVs show examples of residual value that still leave substantial early depreciation.

Against segment rivals, value retention is strongest in models with broad demand, low incentive pressure, and strong reputation for reliability and running costs. If value retention matters most, better alternatives often include compact SUVs with historically stronger resale performance, especially those with consistent demand and lower depreciation volatility. Buick remains a reasonable choice for buyers who prioritize comfort and pricing, but it is not the top pick for long-term value retention.