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Are you interested in getting a new Buick SUV, but not sure if you should finance or lease? We have broken down the main differences between leasing and financing a new car in Highland, Indiana, so you can pick the best option for you. more Is leasing or buying better? There are pros and cons when considering whether you should buy or lease a new Buick. Our guide will help you decide whether leasing or buying is better for you! Pros Of Leasing A Buick The biggest benefit of leasing a Buick in Highland, Indiana means at the end of your lease, you can upgrade to the newest Buick model and you do not have to be concerned with depreciation. During the duration of your lease, your lease vehicle comes with a warranty that takes care of most maintenance. Your lease payments are typically lower compared to financing payments. If you decide that you want to buy your Buick at the end of your lease, our finance manager can make that happen! Upgrade To Newest Model No Depreciation Concerns Comes With Maintenance Warranty Lower Monthly Payments Can Buy Vehicle At End Of Lease Cons Of Leasing A Buick Each lease agreement is different, but there are fees for excessive wear & tear, excessive mileage, and for early lease termination; these fees can add up but can be avoided with the proper care of your vehicle, limiting how far you drive, and no canceling you lease agreement early. Another con to leasing is that you will always have a monthly payment until you decide to buy and it has been paid off. Excessive Mileage Penalties Fees For Excessive Wear & Tear Fees For Early Lease Termination Monthly Payments Pros Of Financing a Buick By financing your Buick, you own the car once you are done making payments on it. Financing a Buick means you can sell the car anytime and there are no mileage limits unlike lease agreements. By financing and owning a Buick, you are free to customize and modify your vehicle as you please. Ownership Of Car No Mileage Limits Can Sell Car Anytime Customize and Modify Cons Of Financing a Buick Financing a Buick is great if you want to own your vehicle, but you will have a few cons to consider before financing. Your vehicle will depreciate over time and you cannot predict the future resale value. Compared to a lease payment, you will typically have a higher monthly payment but once it is paid off it is yours unlike a lease. All brand-new Buicks come with a warranty, but after the warranty runs out then you are responsible for maintenance expenses. Depreciation Unpredicted Resale Value Higher Monthly Payment Post Warranty Expenses Finance Or Lease Your Next Buick At Your Local Buick Dealership Lease or finance a new car in Highland, Indiana at Circle Buick GMC, which is conveniently located at: 2440 45th Street, Highland, IN 46322 For Illinois, Circle Buick GMC is your Buick dealer near Chicago, Portage, Oak Lawn, New Lenox, Joliet, Aurora, Bedford Park, Cicero, Calumet City, Lansing, and surrounding areas. For Indiana, Circle Buick GMC is your Buick dealership near Hammond, Schererville, Crown Point, Merrillville, Cedar Lake, Valparaiso, Gary, Portage, St John, and surrounding areas.

Want to save money, not worry about rapid depreciation, and still reap the benefits of owning a Buick? Look no further than our wide selection of used Buick in Highland, Indiana. Buick is well-known for having a full-line of luxurious SUVs and cars with newest technology and powerful capability. more Used Buick SUVs Want to upgrade your car to an SUV or upgrade to a luxurious car? Buick has four SUVs that allows you to pick the level of size and capability that suits your lifestyle. Pre-Owned Buick Regal Buying a pre-owned Buick Regal allows you to have a luxury car at a fraction of the cost of a brand-new car. Buick Regals offer luxurious refinements such as leather seats, touchscreen, spacious cargo and more! Used Buick Regal in Highland Indiana Pre-Owned Buick Encore A pre-owned Buick Encore is ideal for anyone who wants a small SUV. Despite being a subcompact SUV, the Buick Encore has flat-folding seats to maximize the cargo area. Buying a pre-owned Buick Encore allows you to get built-in safety features, great gas mileage, and more depending on what year and trim you choose! Used Buick Encore in Highland Indiana Pre-Owned Buick Envision Not sold on getting a small used SUV? No problem! A pre-owned Buick Envision offers 8ft 3 more of cargo space and flat-folding seats to give you even more room. Buick Envisions are known for having luxurious seating that keeps you comfortable for hours, built-in innovative technology, and more! Save on a pre-owned Buick Envision with our wide selection! Used Buick Envision in Highland Indiana Pre-Owned Buick Enclave Buying a pre-owned Buick Enclave allows you to have a 3rd-row SUV with plenty of space for family, friends, and cargo while saving money! Enjoy numerous safety features, touchscreen, and more in your next pre-owned Buick Enclave! Having the extra space and innovative technology all in one SUV, gives you the luxurious feeling of owning a Buick. Check out our pre-owned Buick Enclave inventory! Used Buick Enclave in Highland Indiana The All-New 2020 Buick Encore GX Since the 2020 Buick Encore GX launched this year, pre-owned Buick Encore GXs are not available. However, if you want a new SUV that is packed with innovative technology like built-in Amazon Alexa then look no further than the Encore GX! Buy A Used Buick In Highland, Indiana Looking for a used car dealership or pre-owned Buick dealer near you in Highland, Indiana? Look no further than Circle Automotive, which is conveniently located at: 2440 45th Street, Highland, IN 46322 We offer GM Certified Pre-Owned vehicles and Circle Premium Certified GMC trucks and SUVs to give you more peace-of-mind about buying a used GMC.

Looking for a certified pre-owned or certified used cars in Highland, Indiana? Look no further than Circle Buick GMC! We are your GMC dealer and Buick dealer in Highland, Indiana; however we offer an array of other makes and models of certified pre-owned cars. Read more as to why you should buy a certified used car! more GMC Certified Used Cars in Highland, Indiana What is the difference between a certified pre-owned car and a used car? At Circle Buick GMC, we offer GM and Circle Premium Certified pre-owned vehicles. For a car to qualify as GM Certified, it must be 5 year old or newer and it must have less than 75,000 miles. GM Certified vehicles come with benefits such as roadside assistance, warranties and more! Read more about GM Certified Used Cars HERE! Premium Certified Used Cars in Highland, Indiana Circle Premium Certified used cars are only available at Circle Buick GMC. We offer Premium Certified pre-owned vehicles so you can enjoy more benefits of owning a used car! Circle Premium Certified come with bumper-to-bumper premium coverage, premium certified standard, roadside assistance, and MORE! Read more about what it means to buy a Circle Premium Certified used car HERE! Are certified pre-owned cars worth it? Yes! Whether you're looking to buy a used GMC, used Honda, or used Chevrolet in Highland, Indiana buying a certified used car has many benefits. One of the biggest benefits of buying a certified pre-owned car is that you will save money and your vehicle will not depreciate as much once you drive off the lot. Also, having our ASE-certified and OEM factory-trained master technicians perform a multi-point inspection and certify the vehicle will give you more peace-of-mind that your new vehicle is in good shape. Do certified used cars come with a warranty? Yes! Depending on whether you buy a GM Certified or Circle Premium Certified pre-owned car you will get a premium warranty. Read more about Circle Premium Certified warranties. Used Cars In Highland, Indiana We offer used cars that are not certified that allow you to get a great deal on a used vehicle. Check out our: Used Buick Inventory Used GMC Inventory Used Jeep Inventory Used Honda Inventory Used Chevrolet Inventory Certified Used Car In Highland, Indiana Looking for a certified used car near you in Highland, Indiana? Look no further than Circle Buick GMC, which is your nearby used car dealership conveniently located at: 2440 45th Street, Highland, IN 46322

Despite being completely different Buick SUVs, the 2020 Encore and 2020 Encore GX have a few similar features. These SUVs both have an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen, keyless entry, and 18-inch wheels. Despite having three features in common, these Buick SUVs could not be more different. The key differences are price, size, appearance, and technology. more 2020 Encore GX & 2020 Encore Differences Price The 2020 Buick Encore is cheaper than the 2020 Encore GX. The 2020 Encore MSRP is around $23,000 with the 2020 Encore GX MSRP is around $24,000. Despite these MRSP prices, we offer Monthly Specials that can save you thousands!* Size These Buick SUVs are both compact SUVs however, there is a substantial size difference between the two. The 2020 Encore's cargo volume is 23.5 ft³ and 50.2 ft³ with the seating area. Whereas the 2020 Encore GX's cargo volume is 18.8 ft³ and 48.4 ft³ with the seating area. Overall there is 1.8 ft³ more room behind the 1st-row and 4.7 ft³ more room behind the 2nd-row in the Encore GX than in the Encore. Technology The 2020 Buick Encore and 2020 Encore GX are packed with innovative technology. The Encore GX offers more standard technology features such as a Navigation System, Head-Up Display, Built-In Alexa, and Power Liftgate. Appearance Despite having a size difference, the Encore vs the Encore GX has completely different exterior appearance. Despite having different exteriors, these SUVs still embody Buick's luxurious style. The Encore has a taller appearance with rounded edges thus giving it a smooth, sleek look. Whereas the Encore GX has more defined lines, a bold grille, and red accents that give it a sportier appearance. Buy A Buick Encore GX or Buick Encore In Highland, Indiana Looking for a less expensive Buick SUV with a sleek appearance? Look no further than the 2020 Buick Encore! If you want a more sporty, innovative technology packed Buick SUV, check out the 2020 Buick Encore GX! Looking for a Buick dealer near you in Highland, Indiana? Look no further than Circle Buick GMC, which is your local Buick Dealer conveniently located at: 2440 45th Street, Highland, IN 46322

Spring air conditioning maintenance is vital before you really need it. As we are approaching summer, it will get warmer and you will be traveling more. Not having a properly maintained air conditioning system, can cause major issues and leave you over-heated while driving. If you notice your vehicle's AC system is lacking, schedule an auto AC diagnostic so you don't have to sit in a hot, stuffy car this summer. more Auto AC Diagnosis & Repair Our ASE-certified and OEM factory-trained master technicians can diagnose and fix your vehicle's air conditioning system. These are the key components that make-up your vehicle's air conditioning system: AC Refrigerant Your vehicle's air conditioning refrigerant is responsible for regulating the temperature of your vehicle. AC Compressor The AC compressor keeps the AC refrigerant flowing by pressurizing your vehicle's air conditioning system. AC Evaporator The air conditioning evaporator is responsible for absorbing heat and transferring it to the ac refrigerant. AC Condenser Your vehicle's air conditioning condenser releases heat to the outside of your vehicle, thus cooling the air in the cabin. Auto Air Conditioning Parts Get your vehicle ready spring by having spring air conditioning maintenance! At Circle Buick GMC, you can order OEM air conditioning parts online here: OEM Parts in Highland, Indiana. We also have OEM parts on-hand in our service department; Schedule Your Air Conditioning Maintenance! OEM Parts Coupon Not only can you get your vehicle's air conditioning system serviced, but you can also save! SAVE 10% ON OEM PARTS HERE! 2440 45th Street, Highland, IN 46322

Buying a used GMC truck or SUV allows you to save money, have less depreciation, and still reap the benefits of owning a GMC. GMC is known for luxury refinements, innovative technology, and capability. Below are a list of used GMC vehicles in Highland, Indiana. more Used GMC Trucks A used GMC truck not only saves you money, but allows you to drive a luxurious and powerful truck that stands out on the road. Pre-Owned GMC Sierra 1500 GMC Sierra 1500s are known for their to towing power and luxurious interior. Used GMC Sierra 1500s are the perfect work truck or off-road truck. Enjoy a used light-duty pickup truck at a fraction of the cost! Used GMC Sierra 1500 Inventory Pre-Owned GMC Canyon Need a small pickup truck and don't want to pay for a brand-new one? A used GMC Canyon is the perfect small pickup truck for those who do not want to drive a full-sized pickup truck everywhere they go. Used GMC Canyon Inventory Used GMC SUVs A used GMC SUV will give you cargo area you need and powerful driving experience you crave. Pre-Owned GMC Terrain A used GMC Terrain in Highland, Indiana is ideal for you if you want to save money on a luxurious SUV. A used GMC Terrain's interior can be modified to keep up with your lifestyle with its flat-fold 2nd-row seating. A used GMC Terrain's exterior is known for having a sporty appearance that is sure to stand out on the road. Used GMC Terrain Inventory Pre-Owned GMC Acadia Need an SUV with 3rd-row seating and don't want to pay full-price for a new SUV? A used GMC Acadia is perfect for you! A used Acadia has 3rd-row seating allows you to travel with your whole family and the flat-fold seating allows you to carry large cargo. Used GMC Acadia Inventory Buy A Used GMC In Highland, Indiana Looking for a used GMC dealer near you in Highland, Indiana? Look no further than Circle Buick GMC, which is conveniently located at: 2440 45th Street, Highland, IN 46322 We offer GM Certified Pre-Owned and Circle Premium Certified GMC trucks and SUVs to give you more peace-of-mind about buying a used GMC.

The 2021 GMC Canyon release date is almost here! Expect to see the 2021 GMC Canyon in Highland, Indiana this summer! The 2021 Canyon features new exterior and interior updates that elevate this small pickup truck. The 2021 GMC Canyon will be available in three trims: Denali, Elevation, and AT4. GMC has added the premium off-road package, the AT4, to the all-new 2021 Canyon. Read more about the first-ever 2021 GMC Canyon AT4. more 2021 GMC Canyon Denali The all-new Denali trim features a new look and two exclusive interior options. Denali Exterior On the Denali trim, the grille has been updated to give it a Denali-exclusive appearance. The front and rear bumpers now match the body color and accentuate the updated LED fog lamps. The Denali trim is now available in Hunter Metallic. The exterior updates make the 2021 Canyon Denali stand out on the road and exude its off-road capabilities. Denali Interior The Denali interior is where luxury meets durability. Expect to see a new interior color option! The seats have a leather-appointed six-way front driver and four-way passenger bucket seats. The seats have the GMC Denali logo embroidered into the top of the seats to accentuate the Denali-exclusive appearance. The front seats are heated and ventilated to keep you warm and cool depending on the weather. Also, expect to see authentic open-pore ash wood accents and a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel. Denali Capability The Denali trim offers innovative technology and off-road capabilities. Expect to see an 8-inch diagonal touch screen with GMC Infotainment System and Navigation. It is Apply and Android smartphone compatible, so you can play your music wirelessly. Add the Bose audio system to give you a premium audio experience. You can now wirelessly charge your smartphone and stay connected. The all-new 2021 Canyon comes standard with the 3.6L V6 engine or is available with the 2.8L I-4 Duramax Turbo-Diesel. Both engines are designed for everyday and off-road driving. 2021 GMC Canyon Elevation The Elevation trim has an all-new exterior and interior appearance and features. Elevation Exterior 2021 Canyon Elevation's wheels will be 18 inches with black GMC caps and a new black grille with body-color surround. There is a six-way power driver bucket seat that you can have added to the all-new Canyon. Elevation Interior The interior of the 2021 Canyon can be elevated with the High Elevation Package, which features Jet Black leather-appointed seating. This package will also include these luxury features: heated driver and front-passenger seats, power driver seat lumbar control, and heated steering wheel. Overview Check out the 2021 GMC Canyon at your local Highland, Indiana dealership this summer! Check back here, our Facebook or YouTube for updates! 2440 45th Street, Highland, IN 46322

The all-new 2021 GMC Canyon will be released this summer! What's even more exciting is that this will be the first GMC Canyon to have the AT4 trim. The AT4 trim is specially designed for those who prefer off-road adventures, a bold appearance, and innovative capability. Read more about the new updates to the 2021 GMC Canyon. more 2021 GMC Canyon AT4 The AT4 trim brings an all-new AT4-exclusive exterior, interior, and capability on the 2021 Canyon. AT4 Exterior The AT4 trim has exclusive exterior features such as red recovery hooks, black chrome grille, and black grille surround. To better manage terrain, the AT4 has 31-inch Goodyear ® Wrangler DuraTrac tires and 17-inch aluminum wheels. AT4 Interior The Canyon AT4 interior has bold and darker appearance. The AT4 seats are leather-appointed with the AT4 badge embroidered into the head restraints and Kalahari stitching. The 8-inch GMC Infotainment System allows you to pair your Apple or Android smartphone allowing you to stay connected at all times. To make the 2021 Canyon AT4 even better, it also has wireless charging. AT4 Capability The 2021 GMC Canyon comes standard with a 3.6L V6 engine; this engine delivers a best-in-class 308 HP and 275 lb-ft of torque. If you want a diesel truck, you can get the available 2.8L I-4 Duramax Turbo-Diesel; this engine offers 181 HP and 369 lb-ft of torque. You can handle any terrain with the off-road suspension, 4WD, and transfer case. To improve traction, the Canyon AT4 has an automatic rear locking differential. The AT4 will also have an Advance Hill Descent Control for steep descending terrain. Overview Check out the 2021 GMC Canyon AT4 at your local Highland, Indiana dealership this summer! Check back here, our Facebook or YouTube for updates! 2440 45th Street, Highland, IN 46322

Take advantage of National Car Care Month this April! Vehicle maintenance is critical during spring and fall to help you prepare for summer and winter driving conditions, which is why National Car Care Month is in April and October. It's also a great time to replace your old vehicle! We are offering purchase, lease, tire, oil, brakes, and rotors specials here in Highland, Indiana! more GMC & Buick Purchase Specials National Car Care Month means purchase specials on most Buick and GMC models! Is it time to replace your vehicle? Is your vehicle no longer reliable or safe? To help ease the burden of buying a new truck or SUV, we are offering Purchase Specials! We are offering financing and discounts on brand-new 2020 GMC Sierra 1500, 2020 Buick Encore GX, and MORE! GMC & Buick Lease Specials Want a new vehicle this spring, but want a lower car payment? Then leasing is for you! Leasing allows for you to get a lower payment, the latest technology features, and still maintain the bumper-to-bumper warranty! With a car lease, you have the ability to get an even newer vehicle at the end of your lease. So you could get a brand new make of your current lease or try out a new make or model after just 24 to 48 months from now! National Car Care Month Maintenance Specials Tire Rebates 2020 Now that winter is officially over and spring is here, your tires will begin to wear down rapidly. Replacing your tires can be expensive, but not with our tires deals! This month we are offering mail-in rebates on a set of four tires from select brands. You can receive a $100, $70, or $50 mail-in rebate depending on which tire brand you choose.* The best part is if you use your GM or BuyPower card, you can DOUBLE YOUR MAIL-IN REBATE! Schedule Your Tire Service! Oil Change Coupons Looking for oil change coupons? In honor of National Car Care Month, we are offering coupons on synthetic oil changes! Our ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic oil changes include a multi-point inspection and tire rotation. This month you can get all of this for just $59.95! Get your OIL CHANGE COUPON! Schedule Your Oil Change! Brakes & Rotors Deals For not only your safety but for the safety of everyone driving on the road, you should replace your brakes and rotors when they wear down. National Car Care Month is the best time to schedule a maintenance service to replace your brakes and rotors! Get your Brake Coupon & Rotor Coupon! Schedule Your Brake & Rotor Replacement! Overview April is a great time to save money on maintenance services, purchasing or leasing a brand-new vehicle! Don't miss out on these great deals! *See dealer's website for all exclusions. Purchase & Lease Exclusions. Service Specials Exclusions.

The COVID-19 crisis has impacted the lives of millions around the world. In times like these, nonprofit organizations and the people they help suffer tremendously. This is why we decided that this month, we would do all that we could to help out St. Jude House in Crown Point, Indiana. St. Jude House is a safe shelter for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and their dependent children. St. Jude House has helped and improved our community for the last 25 years. According to the CDC Preventing Intimate Partner Violence article: "About 1 in 4 women and nearly 1 in 10 men have experienced contact sexual violence, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner during their lifetime and reported some form of IPV-related impact." more How We Helped Collected Much Needed Items Since the announcement of the COVID-19, supplies have been flying off the shelves and new buying limits have been put in place. This has made it especially difficult for St. Jude House's employees and volunteers to gather much-needed items for the victims and their children at the shelter. We started an Urgent Needs List to collect items such as: • Toilet Paper • Hand Sanitizer • Disinfectant • Diapers: Sizes 4-6 • Pull-Ups • Wipes • Trash Bags • Kid’s Cereal • Mac & Cheese • Chips & Snacks With the help of our fellow employees, families, and friends we were able to collect multiples of every item on this list and MORE! Delivered Comfort Food The COVID-19 and stay-at-home orders heightened the anxiety of the victims and children at St. Jude House. Comfort food was much needed, so we delivered Carriage Court Pizza, wings and fries delivered right to the shelter door. Donation We also made a monetary donation to St. Jude House, to help continue to buy necessities as they become restocked. How You Can Help St. Jude House still needs help, especially during the COVID-19 crisis. If you have some of the items on the Urgent Needs List to spare, you can drop them off at the dealership OR send an email to mckenzie@circleautomotive.com and we will arrange a porch pickup and we will deliver the supplies for you! This is our community and we're in this together. Let's make it a better place for everyone here.

The 2020 Buick Encore GX is finally here at Circle Buick GMC! The 2020 Buick Encore GX trims include the Preferred, Select, and Essence trims. The Preferred trim offers the least amount of standard features, with the Essence having the most standard features, thus leaving the Select trim in the middle. Below is a complete guide to the differences between each trim. more Encore GX Preferred The Encore GX Preferred trim is the base model and offered all Encore GX features. Many available features can be added to customize this sport SUV. Standard Features Halogen headlamps and tail lamps Air conditioning, semiautomatic with electronic controls Available Features Heated driver and front-passenger seats Safety Package Preferred-Exclusive Features Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert. Cold Weather Comfort Package Encore GX Select The midpoint trim of the Encore GX is the Select trim. This trim offers more standard, available, and Select-exclusive features. Standard Features Halogen headlamps and tail lamps Heated driver and front-passenger seats Air conditioning, dual-zone automatic climate control settings for driver and front-seat passenger Safety Package Available Features Buick Infotainment System with 8-inch color touch-screen and Navigation Head-Up Display Marketplace Rear Camera Mirror Experience Buick Package Advanced Technology Package Encore GX Essence Standard Heated driver and front-passenger seats Air conditioning, dual-zone automatic climate control settings for driver and front-seat passenger Safety Package Essence-Exclusive Available Features Bose® premium 7-speaker system with amplifier and HD Radio Automatic Parking Assist with Braking Available Features Buick Infotainment System with 8-inch color touch-screen and Navigation Head-Up Display Marketplace Rear Camera Mirror Experience Buick Package Advanced Technology Package Essence-Exclusive Features LED Headlamps and tail lamps In-vehicle air ionizer Encore GX Standard Features Despite the differences between the 2020 Buick Encore GX trims, the GX has standard features across all trims that include: Exterior The exterior of the 2020 Buick Encore GX is fully customizable. The standard exterior features include signature LED daytime running lamps, fog lamps, and 18-inch aluminum wheels. The exterior wheels are heated, power-adjustable, body-color, and manual folding. Technology The 2020 Encore GX offers innovative technology that keeps you connected on the go. The Buick Infotainment system is Android smartphone, Apple smartphone, and Apple Watch compatible. So no matter what device you have, you can stay connected. The 2020 Encore GX even has built-in 4G LTE WiFi Hotspot that connects up to seven devices up to 50 feet away. Enjoy remote controls and information features on the myBuick App. These technology features come standard with the 2020 Buick Encore GX. Performance The 2020 Encore GX comes standard with an EcoTec 1.2L Turbo engine and front-wheel drive. This engine has an EPA estimated 26 mpg city, 30 mpg highway and 28 mpg combined. Even though the Encore GX comes standard with front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive is available for those who want it. Safety Safety is the utmost importance to Buick, which why the Convenience and Buick Driver Confidence packages come standard with the Encore GX. These packages include: Forward Collision Alert Automatic Emergency Braking Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning Following Distance Indicator IntelliBeam Headlamps Front Pedestrian Braking Rear Vision Camera Teen Driver Mode OnStar and Buick Connected Services Capable Encore GX Available Features The following features are available on all three trims of the 2020 Encore GX: Panoramic Moonroof Hands-Free Power Liftgate Ecotec 1.3L Turbo engine All-Wheel Drive Sport Touring package Black Roof package Overview The all-new 2020 Buick Encore GX a powerful SUV that sits (size-wise) between the Encore and Envision. Browse through our inventory to find the right trim that fits your busy lifestyle and color to match HERE!

The 2020 school year has almost come to an end and many parents are sending their kids off to college. As a celebratory and practical gift, many parents choose to buy a car for their soon-to-be graduates. We have compiled a list of the top 4 car options for 2020 graduates. These vehicles have great EPA estimated gas mileage, are size appropriate, have plenty of cargo space for moving, and are packed with safety features. more What Your 2020 Graduate Needs In A Car Great Gas Mileage Sending your graduate off to college means they will be traveling a lot. More than likely they will come home for winter break, summer, and whenever they are homesick. To lower the cost of driving back home, your recent graduate needs to have a car with great EPA-estimate gas mileage. Size Of Car You don't want to send off your recent graduate to college in a full-size SUV or truck. Due to the lack of parking and the size of parking sizes, a smaller car is ideal for college students. Cargo Space College students move so many times it's hard to count. Instead of paying for a moving service or vehicle, the amount of cargo space in your recent graduate's vehicle can save time and money. When looking for a car for your soon-to-be college student, cargo space is everything. Safety One of the biggest concerns parents have with sending their recent grad off to college is safety. How safe will my graduate be? Well, these vehicles have built-in safety features that are designed to see things before they do, so you can know your teen is going to be safe. Best Cars For Graduates Buick Encore The 2020 Buick Encore is a subcompact SUV that is great for recent graduates looking for a small SUV that will fit in any parking space. This SUV has an EPA-estimated 25 city and 30 highway. It offers 18.8 ft³ cargo space and 48.4 ft³ with the seating area. Even though this SUV is smaller than most, it has fold-flat front passenger and folding second-row seats to give your recent grad most room for moving. As for safety Buick specializes in safety features; the 2020 Buick Encore comes standard with a long list of safety features, such as Forward Collision Alert and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. The Encore also allows you to add on more safety features to give the most peace-of-mind a parent can have. 2020 Buick Encore Inventory Buick Encore GX The 2020 Encore GX is the perfect choice for 2020 graduates. It is bigger than the Encore and has a sporty look with innovative technology that your teen will LOVE! The GX offers an EPA-estimated 30 city and 32 highway. The cargo space is 23.5 ft³ and 50.2 ft³ with the seating area. The GX also has a fold-flat front passenger seat and folding second-row seats to fully maximize cargo space. The Encore GX comes standard with more safety features than ever; read more about the GX's standard and available safety features. 2020 Buick Encore GX Inventory Buick Envision If you are looking for a car that is a bit bigger than the Encore or Encore GX, the Envision is the next size up. Its cargo space is 26.9 ft³ and 57.3 ft³ with the seating area. The 60/40 split fold-flat rear seats allow for bedding, storage containers, clothes, and anything else your grad will need to fit into their car. The Envision offers an EPA-estimated 22 city and 29 highway. Much like the Encore and GX, the 2020 Buick Envision, offers innovative safety features that will ease any parents' fears of safety. 2020 Buick Envision Inventory GMC Terrain The 2020 GMC Terrain is the most versatile SUV out of this list. This compact SUV offers 29.6 ft³, 63.3 ft³ with the rear seats folded, and 81 ft³ with the passenger seat folded; for a subcompact, this SUV is ideal for a college student that wants an SUV that is small enough to fit into small parking spots, yet big enough to utilize for moving. It has an EPA-estimated 26 city and 32 highway. The 2020 GMC Terrain comes standard with the GMC Pro Safety Package, which includes so many safety features its hard to count. 2020 GMC Terrain Inventory Best Used Cars For Graduates When looking for the best cars for graduates, it can be challenging to stay in budget and get the best features. Which is why we offer the best used cars for graduates in Northwest Indiana. Our used car inventory has a variety of makes and models that won't break the bank. Most of these pre-owned vehicles are GM Certified or Circle Premium Certified. View our entire USED CAR INVENTORY to find the best used car for your 2020 graduate.