Used Chevrolet Cruze for Sale nearHiawatha, IA

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 $8,006, and its lowest nationwide average price over the past year was $7,972. 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 has a strong overall owner score and a reputation for comfort, efficiency, and everyday livability. The all-generations owner rating is 4.33/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the Cruze for its comfortable ride, good fuel economy, and spacious feel, and they also call out its smooth handling and appealing design. Across the model years, the car comes across as a practical compact with broad appeal for commuting and daily driving.

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

The main trade-offs show up in the expert notes for recent years, where slower acceleration and limited passing power are recurring themes, along with tech that can feel dated in some versions.

26.5% 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 efficiency, and easy daily-driving character. The model also earns praise for its smooth handling, roomy cabin feel, and useful tech features across multiple years.

• 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 feedback mentions reliability concerns alongside the Cruze’s strengths.

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

Across all model years, at 53.2% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Teen Driver
• Infotainment: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: Estimates put its combined rating at 35 mpg, but my trips all averaged at least 40, with my 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:

• LT Diesel Hatchback: This is the standout choice 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 Cruze setup matter most.
• LT: The LT trim is the core starting point for the diesel hatchback and is the best-value path into this setup, especially if you want the Cruze’s diesel character without moving up for extra equipment.
• RS package: This adds the Watt’s rear linkage, or Z-link suspension, for more composed cornering over rough pavement.

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, condition, and equipment mix. They also sit in the middle of the Cruze lineup, where you often get a strong balance of value and availability.

What is the Chevrolet Cruze's resale value?

The Cruze’s used prices are moving lower across every model year shown, which is good news if you’re shopping for value. The sharpest drop is on the 2018 model, while the other years show smaller declines that still improve affordability for buyers.

The 2017, 2015, and 2016 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 is standard on the 2018 Cruze Diesel Hatchback.

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 −9.46% versus a year ago, and the 2017 model is at −4.41%.
• Deal availability: The 2018 model has 27.4% good and great deals, and the 2017 model has 26.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2017 model has the most listings at a current average price of $9,307. The Chevrolet Cruze offers a comfortable ride, practical everyday usability, and a well-rounded compact-car 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 September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.