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Buick Encore vs Jeep Grand Cherokee — Depreciation Comparison

Buick Encore vs Jeep Grand Cherokee: 5-year value retention (60% vs 60%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Buick Encore holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Buick Encore comes out ahead, holding about 60% of its value versus 60% for the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Over the first five years the Buick Encore loses roughly $10,336 while the Jeep Grand Cherokee loses about $15,646 — a gap near $5,310.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Buick Encore sheds about 8% in year one versus 0% for the Jeep Grand Cherokee. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.