Used Chevrolet Cruze for Sale nearEau Claire, WI

How much does the Chevrolet Cruze cost in today's market?

Used Chevrolet Cruze prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Chevrolet Cruze's current nationwide average price is $7,894, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $7,883 over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2017, 2018, and 2019 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Chevrolet Cruze a good car?

Yes — the Chevrolet Cruze is a good used-car pick if you want comfort, efficiency, and a well-rounded daily driver. The all-generations owner rating is 4.3/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Cruze for its comfortable ride, strong fuel economy, and spacious, practical cabin. Many also like its smooth handling and the useful tech and convenience features that show up across the lineup.

Expert reviews rate the 2016 and 2014 models among the highest across all years.

The main tradeoffs in recent expert-tested years center on slow acceleration, cabin materials that feel plain, and tech that can seem dated by modern standards.

29.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Cruze models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Cruze as a comfortable, efficient compact car with useful everyday appeal. Across the lineup, it earns praise for smooth driving manners, strong gas mileage, and a practical interior that works well for commuting and family use.

• Owners rate the Chevrolet Cruze between 3 and 4.7 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is worth checking carefully through service records and a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially on higher-mileage examples.

What should I look for when buying a used Chevrolet Cruze?

Across all model years, at 52.4% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Teen Driver, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto
• Infotainment: Chevy MyLink infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 35 mpg combined, with trips averaging at least 40 mpg and a highway test loop returning better than 50 mpg

Which Chevrolet Cruze trim should I buy?

The 2018 Chevrolet Cruze offers these trims:

• LT Diesel Hatchback: This is the standout value if you want the diesel setup, the 9-speed automatic, and the Convenience Package with a power driver’s seat, keyless entry and ignition, and remote start. It suits you if efficiency and a more distinctive driving character matter most.
• LT: This trim is the one named as the home for the diesel hatchback, and it’s the trim to focus on if you want the diesel powertrain and the equipment bundle described above.

What Chevrolet Cruze do most buyers choose?

The Chevrolet Cruze years with the most listings are 2017, 2016, and 2015.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right price, mileage, and condition combination. They also sit in the sweet spot where the Cruze’s core strengths are well represented in the used market.

What is the Chevrolet Cruze's resale value?

Most Cruze model years are moving down in price, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The declines are fairly consistent across the lineup, so you can often find better value without waiting for a dramatic drop. The 2016, 2017, and 2015 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Chevrolet Cruze safe?

• 2018: 8/10
• 2017: 7/10
• 2016: 8/10
• 2014: 8/10

Teen Driver was made standard last year.

For the safest used buy, the 2014, 2016 and 2018 models all post the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used Chevrolet Cruze now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2018 model is at −5.66% versus a year ago, and the 2017 model is at −3.82%.
• Deal availability: The 2018 model has 28.7% good and great deals, and the 2017 model has 29.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2017 model has the most listings at a current average price of $9,225. The Chevrolet Cruze offers a comfortable ride, strong fuel economy, and a practical cabin that make it easy to live with every day.

If you're buying used today, the 2017 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

How does the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze compare to the 2014 Ford Focus?

Our experts score the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze 7.5/10 and the 2014 Ford Focus 7.7/10. The Focus brings a bit more power and slightly better city fuel economy, while the Cruze counters with a lower average used price and a slightly stronger good-and-great-deal share. The Cruze also has a lower accident-free share in the listings data, so a careful history check matters either way.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.