Used Chevrolet Cruze for Sale nearNaples, FL

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 $7,962, and its lowest nationwide average price over the past year was $7,953. 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 solid used-car choice if you value comfort, efficiency, and a well-rounded daily-driving experience. The all-generations owner rating is 4.33/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Cruze for its comfortable ride, strong fuel economy, and spacious feel, and many also like its modern styling and useful tech features. Across the expert notes, the Cruze also comes across as a comfortable, easy-to-live-with compact car with a planted road feel and broad feature set.

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

The trade-offs show up in the form of modest acceleration in some versions, cabin materials that can feel heavy on plastic, and tech that can feel dated by modern standards.

26.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Chevrolet Cruze models reliable?

Owners and experts repeatedly point to the Cruze’s comfort, fuel efficiency, and everyday usability as its biggest strengths. The model also earns praise for its smooth driving character, spacious interior, and practical feature set.

• 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 points to reliability concerns alongside the Cruze’s strengths.

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

Across all model years, at 53.6% 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: 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 diesel hatchback version, and it comes standard with the Convenience Package, which adds a power driver’s seat, keyless entry and ignition, and remote start. It also pairs the diesel engine with Chevrolet’s 9-speed automatic, making it the best-value choice for buyers who want the diesel’s efficiency and extra equipment.
• Cruze Diesel Hatchback: The diesel hatchback’s character and driveability set it apart, and it brings the diesel powertrain with the 9-speed automatic for buyers who want the model’s efficiency-focused setup.

What Chevrolet Cruze do most buyers choose?

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

Those 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 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?

The Cruze’s used prices are moving lower across every model year shown, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping now. The sharpest drop is on the 2018 model, while the other years show smaller but still clear declines. That pattern suggests buyers have room to negotiate, especially on the newer examples.

The 2016, 2017, and 2014 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, and this allows owners to set limits for speed and distance for a secondary driver with app-delivered reports and notifications whenever those limits are exceeded.

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 −8.46% versus a year ago, and the 2017 model is at −4.75%.
• Deal availability: The 2018 model has 28.3% good and great deals, and the 2017 model has 27.6%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2017 model has the most listings at a current average price of $9,263. The Chevrolet Cruze offers a comfortable ride, spacious cabin, and easy 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 September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.