Used Chevrolet Cruze for Sale nearFort Worth, TX

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 $7,957, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $7,941 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 earns a strong overall reputation from owners across its full run. The all-generations owner rating is 4.33/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its comfort, fuel economy, and spacious interior, and they also respond well to its smooth handling and tech features. The Cruze also stands out for its stylish design and practical everyday character.

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

The main trade-offs center on performance under load, some dated tech, and reliability concerns that show up in a few owner reports.

27.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Cruze models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Cruze’s comfort, fuel economy, and practical everyday usability as its biggest strengths. The model also earns praise for smooth handling, a spacious cabin, and useful tech features.

• Owners rate the Chevrolet Cruze between 3.0 and 4.67 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is worth weighing carefully because some owner reports mention reliability concerns alongside the Cruze’s strengths.

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

Across all model years, at 53.9% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

• Fuel efficiency: 35 mpg combined, with trips averaging at least 40 and a highway test loop of 100 miles returning better than 50 mpg.

Which Chevrolet Cruze trim should I buy?

The 2018 Chevrolet Cruze offers these trims:

• Cruze Diesel Hatchback: This LT Diesel Hatchback adds the diesel powertrain, 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 you want the most distinctive efficiency-focused setup.
• Cruze LT Diesel Hatchback: This LT Diesel Hatchback is the best-value choice in the expert coverage because it combines the diesel setup with the Convenience Package and the strongest efficiency story in the review.

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 the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price and condition. They also sit in the middle of the Cruze lineup, where value and availability often overlap well.

What is the Chevrolet Cruze's resale value?

Most Cruze model years are down year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The largest drop in the table is the 2018 model, while the smaller declines suggest some years are softening more gradually than others. Overall, the pattern points to a market where buyers can find better value than they could a year ago.

The 2016, 2015, and 2017 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

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 −7.13% versus a year ago, and the 2017 model is at −3.7%.
• Deal availability: The 2018 model has 28.2% good and great deals, and the 2017 model has 27.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2017 model has the most listings at a current average price of $9,208. The Chevrolet Cruze offers a comfortable ride, spacious interior, and a well-rounded daily-driving character.

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

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.