Where there's room on price
37
/ 100 (moderate)
Approx. 55 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
Ridekick price report
2018 Chevrolet Cruze Price: Typical Asking Price & MSRP
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Typical asking price
$10,201
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Typical asking price is in the typical market range
$4,300$19,142
- Typical market range
- $7,968–$12,851
- Typical asking price
- $10,201
- Original MSRP range
- $19,525–$23,520
Middle 50% of active listings
At typical mileage
3 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
What this means for you. It's market data, not a price for a specific car.
National supply
55
days of supply
Balanced market
Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$17,963–$18,744
Estimated dealer invoice — about $19,525 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Typical asking price by trim
| Trim | Typical asking (at typical mileage) | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| LS | $9,449 | $19,525 | $17,963–$18,744 |
| LT | $10,410 | $21,520 | $19,798–$20,659 |
| Premier | $10,671 | $23,520 | $21,638–$22,579 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Typical asking price
Trim
$8,323$16,485$24,646
Typical askingLS
$9,449
LS: typical asking price $9,449, original MSRP $19,525, estimated dealer cost $17,963 to $18,744.
LT
$10,410
LT: typical asking price $10,410, original MSRP $21,520, estimated dealer cost $19,798 to $20,659.
Premier
$10,671
Premier: typical asking price $10,671, original MSRP $23,520, estimated dealer cost $21,638 to $22,579.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and typical asking price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze runs about $10,512 in MT to $11,903 in NJ — the typical asking price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $740 | $110+ | $11,051 |
| TX | $638 | $332 | $11,171 |
| FL | $612 | $1,074+ | $11,887 |
| NY | $408 | $371 | $10,980 |
| PA | $612 | $587 | $11,400 |
| IL | $638 | $683 | $11,522 |
| OH | $587 | $444 | $11,232 |
| GA | $714 | $637 | $11,552 |
| NC | $306 | $793 | $11,300 |
| WA | $663 | $215+ | $11,079 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $10,726 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
Fuel economy
29
MPG city
40
MPG highway
33
MPG combined
EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2018 Chevrolet Cruze configuration (Regular).
Safety & recalls
3 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.
Campaign 20V668000 · 29/10/2020
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.
Campaign 18V576000 · 30/08/2018
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Chevrolet Cruze LS vehicles, equipped with a gasoline engine and a tire inflator kit instead of a spare tire. The vehicles may leak gasoline following a rear-impact crash and a rollover. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a lock-ring on the fuel tank that will shield the fuel tank vapor pressure sensor from damage in a rear-impact crash, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18159.
Campaign 18V304000 · 10/05/2018
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Questions buyers ask
What is the typical asking price for a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze?
Used 2018 Chevrolet Cruze listings ask about $10,201 at typical mileage, with most listings between $7,968 and $12,851. That is what sellers are asking, not what buyers pay.
Is the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $19,525, so the typical asking price for a used one is roughly $9,324 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $10,512 in MT to $11,903 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze?
There are about 55 days of national market supply for the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze.
Is the listed price on a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze fair?
Usually, yes. 2018 Chevrolet Cruze listings typically ask about $9,450, roughly 7% below the typical asking price at typical mileage, $10,201. Compare any listing against that figure, and get the dealer's out-the-door price in writing, because tax and fees are added on top of the listed price.
What does the dealer pay for a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $17,963–$18,744 — its $19,525 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 10/30/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.