A 2014 Chevrolet Cruze still asks 63% of what a 2019 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 91 sedans we price, that ranks #23, above the 52% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 6 (−24.5%). Mileage costs it 55%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 636 listings.
Chevrolet Cruze value by year
The newest Cruze at under half the 2019 price is the 2013, with a median asking price of $3,699 (48% of it). A 2012 and a 2011 ask almost the same, $3,995 against $3,999, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $5,900 | $9,995 | 21 | |
| 2018 | $4,995 | $10,995 | 45 | |
| 2017 | $4,888 | $11,000 | 100 | |
| 2016 | $3,400 | $8,542 | 57 | |
| 2015 | $2,900 | $7,940 | 76 | |
| 2014 | $2,600 | $7,300 | 139 | |
| 2013 | $2,000 | $7,045 | 70 | |
| 2012 | $2,300 | $7,123 | 79 | |
| 2011 | $2,200 | $7,999 | 49 |
How the Chevrolet Cruze depreciates
The newest Chevrolet Cruze has a median asking price of $7,750; a 8-year-older one runs about $3,999 — roughly 48% lost over 8 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Chevrolet Cruze hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Hyundai Elantra keeps 54%, the Nissan Altima 49% and the Ford Fusion 55%, against 63% for the Cruze. The Cruze holds value better than the Hyundai Elantra, Nissan Altima and Ford Fusion.
The Chevrolet Cruze market right now
Adjust your Chevrolet Cruze value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Chevrolet Cruze about 55% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2019 Chevrolet Cruze: a dealer trade-in offer is around $5,900, selling private-party nets about $7,750, and a lot asks near $9,995 — a $4,095 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Cruze costs a median 33% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 8 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Chevrolet Cruze price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $7,250 (24) | $7,995 (34) | +10% |
| 2018 | $6,900 (51) | $8,950 (107) | +30% |
| 2017 | $5,550 (66) | $6,995 (155) | +26% |
| 2016 | $4,800 (95) | $6,500 (86) | +35% |
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Chevrolet Cruze value FAQ
How much is a Chevrolet Cruze worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $3,699 to $7,900 across 9 model years. A 2019 is worth about $7,750, the median of 21 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Chevrolet Cruze's value?
Among Cruzes from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $10,995, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $3,500; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 55%.
Which Chevrolet Cruze year is the best value?
The newest Cruze at under half the 2019 price is the 2013, with a median asking price of $3,699 (48% of it). A 2012 and a 2011 ask almost the same, $3,995 against $3,999, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a Chevrolet Cruze cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 33% more, across 8 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Cruze hold value better than the Hyundai Elantra?
Yes: over 5 years the Cruze keeps 63% of its value and the Hyundai Elantra 54%, by the median asking prices of the 2019 and 2014 model years.
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