A 2019 Chevrolet Cruze averages $7,950 today, with most selling between $1,100 and $11,250. ForCar prices the Chevrolet Cruze from real US listings across 9 model years ($3,999–$8,300) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2014 Chevrolet Cruze still asks 69% of what a 2019 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 74 sedans we price, that ranks #15, above the 56% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 6 (−27.3%). Mileage costs it 51%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 1,053 listings.
Chevrolet Cruze value by year
What a Chevrolet Cruze is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $1,100 | $11,250 | 40 | |
| 2018 | $4,699 | $11,500 | 97 | |
| 2017 | $3,699 | $10,824 | 104 | |
| 2016 | $3,400 | $8,995 | 93 | |
| 2015 | $2,800 | $7,950 | 161 | |
| 2014 | $2,900 | $7,800 | 238 | |
| 2013 | $2,400 | $6,200 | 92 | |
| 2012 | $2,500 | $6,500 | 152 | |
| 2011 | $2,500 | $7,900 | 76 |
How the Chevrolet Cruze depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Chevrolet Cruze loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Chevrolet Cruze averages $7,950; a 8-year-older one runs about $3,999 — roughly 50% lost over 8 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Chevrolet Cruze hold value better than its rivals?
Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2019 price a 2014 car still asks. Higher is better — the Chevrolet Cruze sits at #15 of 74, against a class median of 56%.
The Chevrolet Cruze market right now
What the market asks for a Chevrolet Cruze at each model year — the median of 1,665 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Chevrolet Cruze value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Chevrolet Cruze is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band — crossing 100k costs a Chevrolet Cruze about 51% of its under-40k price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Chevrolet Cruze has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges — compare with current used-market prices across all models.
For a 2019 Chevrolet Cruze: a dealer trade-in offer is around $1,100, selling private-party nets about $7,950, and a lot asks near $11,250 — a $10,150 spread on the same car.
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Chevrolet Cruze value FAQ
How much is a Chevrolet Cruze worth?
A 2019 Chevrolet Cruze averages $7,950 today (roughly $1,100–$11,250). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the Chevrolet Cruze value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the Chevrolet Cruze value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Chevrolet Cruze from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Chevrolet Cruze year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free Chevrolet Cruze Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Chevrolet Cruzes are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.