How fast does the Chevrolet Cruze depreciate?
Average depreciation
9.5%per year
The newest Chevrolet Cruze (2019) has a fair price of about $11,677. Older model years retain progressively less of that value.
Value retention by model year
| Model year | Age (yrs) | Fair price | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7 | $11,677 | 100% |
| 2017 | 9 | $9,550 | 82% |
| 2016 | 10 | $8,659 | 74% |
This is a cross-sectional estimate: it compares the mileage-adjusted market prices of different model years today, not the resale history of a single car. Actual depreciation depends on mileage, condition, trim, and market shifts.
12-year depreciation forecast
Projected resale value and typical accumulated mileage for the Chevrolet Cruze by vehicle age. Rows marked Market are backed by current listings; Projected rows extrapolate the 9.5%-per-year rate.
| Age (yrs) | Model year | Est. miles | Resale value | Retention | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 2019 | 84,000 | $11,677 | 100% | Market |
| 8 | 2018 | 96,000 | $10,568 | 91% | Projected |
| 9 | 2017 | 108,000 | $9,550 | 82% | Market |
| 10 | 2016 | 120,000 | $8,659 | 74% | Market |
| 11 | 2015 | 132,000 | $7,834 | 67% | Projected |
| 12 | 2014 | 144,000 | $7,090 | 61% | Projected |
| 13 | 2013 | 156,000 | $6,416 | 55% | Projected |
| 14 | 2012 | 168,000 | $5,807 | 50% | Projected |
| 15 | 2011 | 180,000 | $5,255 | 45% | Projected |
| 16 | 2010 | 192,000 | $4,756 | 41% | Projected |
| 17 | 2009 | 204,000 | $4,304 | 37% | Projected |
| 18 | 2008 | 216,000 | $3,896 | 33% | Projected |
Mileage assumes ~12,000 mi/yr. Projected values use the fitted depreciation rate and are floored at 15% of the newest year's value; they are estimates, not guarantees.
Frequently asked questions
How fast does the Chevrolet Cruze depreciate?
About 9.5% per year, based on a comparison of mileage-adjusted market prices across model years.
What is a Chevrolet Cruze worth after 10 years?
A 2016 Chevrolet Cruze is worth roughly $8,659 — about 74% of the newest year's fair price.
What will a Chevrolet Cruze be worth at 18 years old?
Projecting the 9.5%-per-year rate forward, a 18-year-old Chevrolet Cruze (around 216,000 miles) would be worth about $3,896 — roughly 33% of the newest year's value. A projection, not a guarantee.
Cross-sectional depreciation estimate from live market listings, adjusted for mileage · updated 6/24/2026. Estimates only; your car's value depends on condition, options, and location.