2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred
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The overview
- Exterior Color
- Summit White
- Interior Color
- Whisper Beige seats with Ebony interior accents, C
- Fuel Economy
- 29/31 MPG City/Hwy
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Engine
- ECOTEC 1.3L Turbo engine
- VIN
- KL4AMBSL2TB357324
Why You’ll Love This Summit White 2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred
The 2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred pairs a quiet, comfortable cabin with easy-to-use technology, finished in Summit White with Whisper Beige seats and Ebony interior accents. It seats 5 and is built for everyday driving around Albertville and beyond.
Warm Comfort on Cold Mornings
Heated front seats with 3 warmth levels, a heated steering wheel and Remote Start take the chill off. An 8-way power driver seat with power lumbar supports your lower back.
Connected Wherever You Go
An ultrawide 11-inch diagonal HD touchscreen works with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on compatible phones, plus 3 years of SiriusXM and Wi-Fi Hotspot capability.
An Extra Set of Eyes
The Buick Driver Confidence package adds Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking and Lane Keep Assist. Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross Traffic Alert help with lane changes and backing up.
Efficient Turbo Power
An ECOTEC 1.3L turbo engine makes 155 hp and is rated at 29 mpg city and 31 highway, with front-wheel drive and a fully independent suspension tuned for a smooth ride.
Quiet Cabin, Flexible Space
Buick QuietTuning helps keep road noise down, while a power liftgate, 40/60 split-folding rear bench and flat-folding front passenger seatback make room for longer cargo.
Thoughtful Family Features
Teen Driver report cards, a Rear Seat Reminder and an HD Rear Vision Camera help with everyday family driving, and OnStar Basics provides core OnStar services.
Why Y'all Should Choose Howard Bentley Buick GMC
117-Point Inspection
Every vehicle, new or used, goes through a 117-point inspection.
CrystalClear Pricing
No hidden fees. You always know what you're paying up front.
11 Straight Years
Recognized as GMC Dealer of the Year for eleven straight years.
Family Run for Almost 40 Years
Three generations, over 100 employees and an A+ BBB rating.
Pickup and Delivery
Complimentary Delivery Up to 225 Miles
We offer complimentary delivery up to 225 miles from the dealership.
The map is a straight-line guide. Complimentary delivery is based on road miles from 4321 US Hwy 431.
For further distances, we can recommend pre-vetted vehicle transport companies or work with your carrier of choice.
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Me and my son drove a little 2 hours to the dealership. When we arrived they promptly got us with the people we had been texting and emailing. It was raining so they pulled the GMC Terrain inside so we could look at it. My son test drove it and then we started talking numbers. They came back to us with a better "Out the door price" than we got through the emails we received. They took care of financing, in was his first big purchase. They didn't try to up sale us or get us to buy what I call fluff items just to up there profit margins. Looks like they depend repeat customers and having a good reputation across the state and southeast. I highly recommend these people! We were in and out in about 3 hours. Quickest I have ever bought a new car. I dealt with Salma in internet sales and cant remember the young salesman we dealt with. I do remember he is 23-24 and a Hurricanes fan recently out of college. And the financial guy all get 5 🌟
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The quality of work is unmatched!!! The price was very affordable as well. The courtesy of the technician is to be commended. Special thanks to The Sales Associates, Chase and Dalton for assisting me with my retirement vehicle. Professionalism at its best!!!
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Although excellent, the overall experience took approximately 5 hours, from arrival to departure from dealership. Entirely too long for a car buying process Christopher is an excellent sales technician. As I mentioned to him, I'm not easily impressed, but his sales ability was very impressive. His patience is much better than mine😄 I would rate Christopher a 10. He has continued to provide assistance after the sale has concluded. Grateful and thankful for that
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Outstanding customer service from Howard Bentley! I recently had an issue involving an extended service contract I purchased with my vehicle. After working directly with the contract administrator and reaching the end of their internal review process, I contacted Howard Bentley for assistance. From my first conversation with Tyler, the response was exceptional. He listened to the situation, asked me to send over the relevant documentation, and immediately took ownership of the issue. I wasn't asking the dealership to simply absorb the cost, I was looking for help resolving a legitimate disagreement involving the service contract they had sold me. Howard Bentley went well beyond what I expected. Once they reviewed the documentation, their attitude was simply, “We want to take care of this.” And they did. What impressed me most was that I never had to argue, pressure anyone, or ask them to go beyond their obligations. They saw a customer with a legitimate concern and made it right. It's easy for a dealership to provide good customer service when everything goes smoothly. I think you learn much more about a business when something doesn't—and how they respond when given the opportunity to help. Howard Bentley earned my trust and my future business through the way they handled this situation. I highly recommend them.
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Lowell Sampson was amazing! He knew the answer to every question we threw at him! Would definitely deal with him on our next vehicle! Thank you Lowell!
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Vilma was our salesperson and she was absolutely fantastic through the whole process! Very easy to deal with and always either had the answer and found out the answer very quickly. Definitely recommend working with her for your new car purchase!
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I recently purchased a 26 Sierra 1500 at Howard Bentley and had a great experience. The salesman Roosevelt was easy to talk to, quick to respond, and not pushy. We did a trade in and were given a price that was in the appropriate price range. We live about 2 hours away so we did all the negotiating over the phone and they delivered the truck the next day and picked up our trade in at the same time. It was definitely the easiest car buying experience I’ve had.
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First class and best customer service you can ask for. Thank you, Roosevelt!
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Lowell help me get exactly what I was looking for. I highly recommend Howard Bentley GMC.
DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS
- Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
- Corrosion: 3 Years/36,000 Miles, Rust-Through, 6 Years/100,000 Miles
- Drivetrain: 5 Years/60,000 Miles
- Maintenance: First Visit: 12 Months/12,000 Miles
- Roadside Assistance: 5 Years/60,000 Miles
- Max seating capacity: 5
- Fuel System: Direct Injection
- Fuel tank capacity: 13 gal
- Horsepower: 155
- 6-speaker audio system:
- Speakers are positioned throughout the cabin for outstanding sound quality and an enjoyable listening experience
- SiriusXM Trial Subscription:
- With your trial subscription, get access to all of your favorite entertainment from SiriusXM to enjoy in your vehicle and on the SiriusXM app - from ad-free music, talk and sports, to comedy, news, podcasts and more1
- Enjoy channels curated by DJs, personalities and tastemakers for a listening experience you can't live without
- Plus, take the full SiriusXM experience with you everywhere you go with the SiriusXM app - at home, on your phone or connected devices, and unlock other exclusives that bring you even closer to your favorite stars, artists, creators, hosts and athletes
- Ultrawide 11" diagonal HD color touchscreen:
- Ultrawide 11" diagonal HD color touchscreen1
- Bluetooth®2 audio streaming for 2 active devices for compatible phones
- Voice command pass-through to phone for compatible phones
- Wireless Apple CarPlay™ capability for compatible phones3
- Wireless Android Auto™ capability for compatible phones4
- Wi-Fi® Hotspot capable:
- Terms and limitations apply. See onstar.com or dealer for details.
- Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto capability for compatible phones:
- Can use Apple CarPlay1 and Android Auto2 wirelessly
- 18" Bright Silver painted aluminum wheels:
- Paired with all-season blackwall tires
- 18" all-season tires
- Automatic on/off LED headlamps with delay feature:
- LED lighting helps increase vehicle's visibility to other drivers, especially in low-light conditions
- Exterior lamps control automatically activates the exterior lamps depending on outside lighting conditions if vehicle is set to 'Auto'
- When you park and exit the vehicle, the automatic delay feature allows the headlamps to remain on to light your way
- Once the ignition is turned off, headlamps will turn off automatically, after a set amount of time, to help save battery life
- Delay settings are customizable
- Body-color door handles with chrome strip
- Compact spare tire
- Heated power outside mirrors:
- Power-adjustable
- Manual folding
- Body-color
- IntelliBeam:
- At speeds above 25 mph, can automatically turn vehicle's high beams on and off according to surrounding traffic conditions1
- Power liftgate:
- Opens your liftgate with the press of a button (double press on key fob)
- Electronic obstacle detection will reverse an automatic open or close if it senses something in its path to help prevent damage to the liftgate
- QuietTuning™:
- Buick QuietTuning™ combines several technologies to help reduce, block and absorb unwanted sounds for a quiet interior
- Includes Active Noise Cancellation
- 2-way power lumbar driver seat controls:
- Lumbar area expands and retracts to provide lower back support
- May require additional optional equipment
- 3 Years SiriusXM:
- Includes ad-free music, plus talk, sports, comedy, news, podcasts and more1
- Enjoy channels curated by DJs, personalities, and tastemakers
- Access all your favorite entertainment to enjoy in-vehicle and on the SiriusXM app
- 4-way manual front passenger seat:
- Can be positioned forward or back and up or down
- 40/60 split-folding rear bench seat:
- Can fold one or both sides down
- 40 driver-side split and 60 passenger-side split
- Combined with the fold flat passenger seat, enables the vehicle to accommodate objects up to 8 feet long diagonally
- Adds cargo and passenger carrying versatility to your vehicle
- Includes 4-way manual-adjustable headrests for outboard seating positions
- 8" diagonal Driver Information Center:
- Provides key vehicle information, such as vehicle speed, fuel range, average fuel economy, tire pressure, oil life, trip odometer and warning icons
- Reconfigurable with selectable display format
- 8-way power driver seat:
- Forward and back
- Up and down
- Tilt seat cushion back and upright
- Recline seatback up and down
- May require additional optional equipment
- Assist handle:
- Front passenger
- Assist handles:
- Rear outboard
- Auxiliary electric heater:
- Provides heat to interior before coolant temperature rises
- May require additional optional equipment
- Charging-only USB ports:
- 2 ports (1 USB Type-A, 1 USB Type-C)1
- Located on back of center console
- Cruise control:
- Maintains a selected speed while driving
- Set and resume speed functions
- Steering-wheel mounted controls to easily maintain and manage cruising speed
- Heated driver and front passenger seats:
- Separate buttons on the climate control panel allow you to choose from 3 levels of warmth
- May require additional optional equipment
- Heated steering wheel:
- With the press of a button, the steering wheel quickly heats up to provide additional comfort
- May require additional optional equipment
- Inside rearview manual day/night mirror:
- Adjust the tilt of the mirror to help reduce glare during nighttime driving
- Key system:
- Includes 2 fobs
- Keyless Open and Start:
- With the Keyless Entry fob in your possession, conveniently locks and unlocks your car's doors without having to use the key fob
- Controls front doors or all four doors depending on model
- With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and then press the engine start/stop button to start the engine; the green indicator on the button will illuminate
- Shift to Park and press the engine start/stop button to turn off the engine
- Power windows:
- One-touch driver and all passengers express-down
- Remote Start:
- Start your vehicle remotely and step into a comfortably warmed or cooled vehicle, depending on the weather
- May require additional optional equipment
- Single-zone manual climate control:
- Controls air temperature and fan speed
- USB ports:
- 2 ports (1 USB Type-A, 1 USB Type-C)1
- Located in the front of the center console
- Vehicle health management:
- Provides advanced warning of vehicle issues
- Wrapped steering wheel:
- Flat-bottom on Sport Touring
- 4-wheel antilock disc brakes:
- Help reduce wheel lockup and maintain steering control during hard braking on most slippery surfaces
- Capless fuel fill:
- Helps keep your hands clean of dirt and fuel during fill ups
- Prevents paint scratches that can result from a tethered fuel cap
- Creates a tight seal around the fuel-pump nozzle when the nozzle is fully inserted
- Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT):
- FWD models
- ECOTEC 1.3L Turbo engine:
- 155 hp @ 5600 rpm
- 174 lb-ft torque @ 1600 rpm
- Selectable Stop/start system (non-latching)
- Ride and Handling suspension:
- Fully independent suspension is tuned for a smooth ride and optimum handling
- Trailering equipment:
- 4-wire electrical harness and 4-pin sealed connector for connecting your trailer's lights to your vehicle
- Buick Driver Confidence:
- Automatic Emergency Braking1
- Front Pedestrian Braking1
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning1
- Forward Collision Alert1
- Following Distance Indicator1
- IntelliBeam® auto high-beam assist1
- Comfort Package:
- 8-way power driver seat
- 2-way power lumbar driver seat controls
- Heated driver and front passenger seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Front passenger flat-folding seatback
- Rear center armrest
- LED Daytime Running Lamps:
- Illuminate when your vehicle is running and headlamps are off
- Airbag system:
- Frontal airbags for driver and front passenger1
- Knee airbags for driver and front passenger1
- Seat-mounted side-impact airbags for all outboard seating positions1
- Head-curtain airbags for front and rear outboard seating positions1
- Includes Passenger Sensing System which automatically switches the front passenger seat frontal airbag and knee airbag on or off and illuminates a status light that indicates whether the airbags are on or off1
- Buckle to Drive:
- Helps remind the driver to buckle their seat belt before driving by preventing the vehicle from being shifted out of PARK temporarily when the driver's seat belt is not buckled
- The feature also reminds the front passenger to buckle up, if equipped
- Following Distance Indicator:
- Displays the following time in seconds between your vehicle and a detected vehicle in front of you1
- Designed to help you maintain a safe following distance
- Forward Collision Alert:
- Warns you if it detects a potential collision with a detected vehicle you're following so you can take action1
- Can also provide a tailgating alert if you're following a vehicle much too closely
- HD Rear Vision Camera:
- Shows high-resolution digital image of area directly behind your vehicle while in Reverse1
- Can help you park or avoid vehicles and objects
- You can also display an overlay of where your vehicle is heading
- LATCH System:
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren system helps make it easy to install and secure a compatible child restraint seat
- Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert:
- Provides visual side-mirror alerts when a moving vehicle is detected either quickly approaching or already in your side blind zone1
- Can help you avoid lane change collisions
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning:
- Uses a brief steering wheel turn to alert you when it detects you are unintentionally drifting out of your lane lines1
- System alerts do not occur if you're using your turn signal, or it detects you may be intentionally leaving your lane
- You may receive additional Lane Departure Warning alerts if needed
- OnStar Basics:
- Drive confidently with core OnStar services including1
- Remote commands
- Built-in voice assistance
- Real-time traffic and navigation
- Automatic Crash Response to help if you're in need
- OnStar® services capable:
- See onstar.com for details and limitations. Services vary by model. Service plan required.
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert:
- When in Reverse, warns you of detected vehicles crossing behind you1
- Rear Seat Reminder:
- Helps to remind the driver to check the back seat(s) before leaving the vehicle1
- Activates when rear doors are opened and closed up to 10 minutes before or anytime while your vehicle is on
- Under certain conditions, once the vehicle is switched off, designed to sound audible chimes and display a visual message within the driver display
- Activates only once each time the vehicle is turned on and off, and would require re-activation on a second trip
- Teen Driver:
- Helps encourage safe driving habits for teens by providing an in-vehicle report card1
- Activates certain safety systems, if equipped, when a Teen Driver-designated key fob is used
- Mutes the radio until the front-seat occupants fasten their seat belts
- Tire Fill Alert:
- Provides visual and audible alerts outside the vehicle when inflating an under inflated tire to the recommended tire pressure1
- Requires vehicle to be started and driver door closed
- Tire Pressure Display:
- Displays the approximate pressure of all 4 tires1
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System:
- Monitors the pressure in each tire and alerts you if there is a low-pressure condition in one or more of the tires1
- Automatic Emergency Braking:
- Can help you avoid or reduce the severity of a collision with a detected vehicle you're following using camera technology1
- Can automatically provide hard emergency braking or enhance your hard braking
- Works at speeds between 5 and 50 mph
- Front Pedestrian Braking:
- At speeds between 5 and 50 mph, can help you avoid or reduce the severity of a collision with a pedestrian it detects directly in front of you1
- Provides pedestrian alerts and can automatically provide hard emergency braking or enhance driver's hard braking
- Limited nighttime and low visibility performance
- StabiliTrak, electronic stability control system with traction control:
- Automatically helps enhance control, particularly during emergency maneuvers, by adjusting the brakes and engine torque to help you stay on your intended path
We Are Ready To Answer Any Questions You May Have About This Buick Encore GX
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Come to Howard Bentley Buick GMC for a great deal on your next vehicle. No matter what you're looking for, our sales professionals are here to help you find the perfect model for your needs. Our finance team will work with you to secure the best lease deal or financing option. You can find us at 4321 US HWY 431 in ALBERTVILLE, AL 35950-0246, just a short trip from Huntsville, Gadsden, and Birmingham. Give us a call or stop by for a test drive today!
Come to Howard Bentley Buick GMC for a great deal on your next vehicle. No matter what you're looking for, our sales professionals are here to help you find the perfect model for your needs. Our finance team will work with you to secure the best lease deal or financing option. You can find us at 4321 US HWY 431 in ALBERTVILLE, AL 35950-0246, just a short trip from Huntsville, Gadsden, and Birmingham. Give us a call or stop by for a test drive today!
Shopping From Outside Alabama? (FAQs)
Why should I buy from Howard Bentley Buick GMC?
As one of the top-selling dealers in the country, we strive to make your out-of-state purchase experience a great one.
- We offer transparent pricing and never markup our vehicles above MSRP and always strive to make you a repeat customer — our families, employees and reputation depend on it.
- We’ll always give you the very best possible prices and don’t add any bogus fees.
- We’ve been awarded Dealer of the Year by GMC for 11 straight years! See if you can find any other dealer with this distinction.
- We have an A+ rating in the Better Business Bureau.
- At Howard Bentley, we don’t say lightly that “We Save You Money” and you’ll see why it’s always worth the drive, flight or delivery!
How do I buy a car from Howard Bentley if I live in another state?
Begin with browsing through our large selection of vehicles. From there, contact our team and we’ll work with you in getting your vehicle purchased, registered, and ready for pick up or delivery — whatever is most convenient for you.
Do you offer financing for out-of-state buyers?
Yes, we work with many different lenders in order to find you the best possible financing.
If you are more comfortable with your own bank or lender, no problem. We will work with whoever you finance with in order to make the process as simple and hassle-free as possible.
Do I have to travel to your dealership in Albertville, AL to purchase?
That’s a big NO! As much as we’d love to meet you in person, we strive to give our customers the confidence of buying securely from home.
We can prepare and send over your paperwork digitally for you to sign at your convenience; then we will help you arrange all the details for your purchase, right up to the delivery to your driveway.
Do you offer delivery?
Yes! We offer complimentary delivery up to 225 miles from the dealership. For further distances, we can recommend pre-vetted vehicle transport companies or work with your carrier of choice.
Title and Registration
Each state varies, but usually registration is completed within 30 days. This may change depending on your state’s requirements (such as emissions checks, inspections, etc.).
We’ll work with you to take care of it for you or help you navigate the process for your state as we’ve done for thousands of customers all over the country.
Taxes and State Fees
No worries, we will work with you on the various options that you will have based on your state or how you prefer to structure the deal. We’ll work with you to do whatever makes most sense for your situation. It will ultimately be your call.
Price Facts for This 2026 Buick Encore GX Preferred
Read from this listing's own pricing data on Nov 6, 2026, 3:21 PM CST. Prices and availability change without notice; the figures below are what the page showed at that time.
- Availability
- Listed as available on this page as of Nov 6, 2026, 3:21 PM CST.
- MSRP
- $30,579
- Dealer fee
- $750 (included in the price below)
- Price with dealer fee
- $31,329
- Stock / VIN
- null / KL4AMBSL2TB357324
Price with dealer fee already includes the $750 dealer fee. Tax, title and license are extra.
Tax, title, license and dealer fees (unless itemized above) are extra. All prices, specifications, and availability subject to change without notice. Contact dealer for most current information. Quoted prices include current cash rebates which may not be combinable with subvented apr offers. Any dealer installed options will be extra (where applicable). Due to the volatility of factory and dealer discounts, and changes that occur within the month, our pricing is subject to change without notice. MPG estimates on this website are EPA estimates; your actual mileage may vary. For used vehicles, MPG estimates are EPA estimates for the vehicle when it was new. The EPA periodically modifies its MPG calculation methodology; all MPG estimates are based on the methodology in effect when the vehicles were new (please see the Fuel Economy portion of the EPAs website for details, including a MPG recalculation tool).
