Used Chevrolet Cruze for Sale nearMadison, 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 $7,855, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $7,855 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, especially for comfort, fuel efficiency, and a smooth, easygoing driving feel. 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, spacious cabin and trunk space, and useful tech features. Many also like its stylish design and the way it handles everyday driving with confidence.

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

The main trade-offs center on performance that can feel modest in some versions, plus cabin materials and tech that can seem dated by modern standards. Some expert reviews also point to stop-start behavior and limited handling excitement as recurring drawbacks.

28.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Cruze models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Cruze’s comfort, efficiency, and everyday usability as its biggest strengths. Across the model years, it comes across as a practical compact car that many drivers find easy to live with.

• 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 watching closely because some reviews mention reliability concerns and engine-related issues.

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

Across all model years, at 52.6% 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: 35 mpg combined, with trips averaging at least 40 mpg 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 LT Diesel Hatchback: This diesel hatchback stands out for its 1.6-liter turbodiesel engine, 9-speed automatic, power driver’s seat, keyless entry and ignition, and remote start. It suits you if you want the most distinctive efficiency-focused setup in the lineup and value a well-equipped hatchback.
• Cruze LT Diesel Hatchback with RS package: This version adds the Watt’s rear linkage, which Chevy calls a Z-link suspension, for a more composed rear end over rough pavement during cornering. It suits you if you want the diesel hatchback and the added suspension hardware.

What Chevrolet Cruze do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right condition, price, and equipment mix. They also often sit in the sweet spot between newer features and lower used-car pricing.

What is the Chevrolet Cruze's resale value?

Most Cruze model years are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The biggest drops are in the newer years, while the older years are changing more gradually. That pattern gives you more room to find value across the lineup.

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 −6.36% versus a year ago, and the 2017 model is at −3.81%.
• Deal availability: The 2018 model has 28.9% good and great deals, and the 2017 model has 28.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2017 model has the most listings at a current average price of $9,227. The Chevrolet Cruze offers a comfortable ride, useful space, and an easygoing character that make it a practical everyday compact car.

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

How does the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze compare to the 2016 Honda Civic?

Our experts score the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze 7.5/10 and the 2016 Honda Civic 8/10. The Civic brings more power, stronger fuel economy, and a higher average used price, while the Cruze gives you a much lower entry cost and more listings to shop from. The Cruze also offers a better good-and-great-deal share in the table, while the Civic shows a higher accident-free share.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.