Real price data
What should you pay for a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze?
Original MSRP
$19,525
When new
Fair market price
$10,664
Mileage-adjusted
Below MSRP
$8,861
A fair used price
Where prices land
25th $8,995 · 75th $12,996 · MSRP $19,525
Spread of current 2018 Chevrolet Cruze listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Negotiating leverage
72
out of 100
strong leverage
~65 days of national supply — strong leverage to negotiate.
Ridekick's negotiating-leverage score blends national Market Day Supply with how far listings sit above the mileage-adjusted fair price. Higher means more room to negotiate.
Market demand & negotiating leverage
65days of supply
Buyer's marketInventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze.
National Market Day Supply — how long it would take to sell the current used 2018 Chevrolet Cruze inventory at the recent sales rate (lower means it sells faster). Source: MarketCheck.
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.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| LS | $9,553 | $19,525 | $17,963–$18,744 |
| LT | $10,841 | $21,520 | $19,798–$20,659 |
| Premier | $11,329 | $24,020 | $22,098–$23,059 |
- LS
- $9,553
- LT
- $10,841
- Premier
- $11,329
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $10,664, within a typical market range of $8,995 to $12,996.
Is the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $19,525, so a fair used price is roughly $8,861 below MSRP.
Is now a good time to buy a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze?
There are about 65 days of national market supply for the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze — Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze.
How much can you negotiate on a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze?
Negotiating leverage rates 72/100 (strong). ~65 days of national supply — strong leverage to negotiate.
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 6/24/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.