How much does the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze cost?

The 2018 Chevrolet Cruze has a starting MSRP of $16,975, ranging up to $25,865 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes L from $16,975; LS from $18,525; LT from $20,845; Premier from $23,475.

What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze?

The 2018 Chevrolet Cruze achieves up to 37 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze have?

The 2018 Chevrolet Cruze offers up to 47.2 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

Is the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze safe?

The 2018 Chevrolet Cruze earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing.

How many trims does the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze come in?

The 2018 Chevrolet Cruze is available in 4 trims (13 total configurations) across Sedan and Hatchback body styles with front wheel drive.

2018 Chevrolet Cruze

4 trims · 13 configurations · Sedan, Hatchback

Starting MSRP

$16,975 – $25,865

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★★

Frontal (passenger)★★★★★

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★☆

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Chevrolet Cruze? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on L

Total price (L MSRP)

$16,975

Typical monthly

$336/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2018 Chevrolet Cruze trims

L
MSRP
$16,975
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
27/40
Horsepower
153 hp
Torque
177 lb-ft
Engine
1.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.8
Max towing
—
LS
2 configurations
MSRP
$18,525 – $19,525
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
27/40
Horsepower
153 hp
Torque
177 lb-ft
Engine
1.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
14.8
Max towing
—
LT
8 configurations
MSRP
$20,845 – $25,865
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
27/40
Horsepower
153 hp
Torque
177 lb-ft
Engine
1.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.9
Max towing
—
Premier
2 configurations
MSRP
$23,475 – $23,945
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
29/40
Horsepower
153 hp
Torque
177 lb-ft
Engine
1.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
13.9
Max towing
—

Compare 2018 Chevrolet Cruze trim specifications
Spec	L	LS2 configurations	LT8 configurations	Premier2 configurations
MSRP	$16,975	$18,525 – $19,525	$20,845 – $25,865	$23,475 – $23,945
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	27/40	27/40	27/40	29/40
Horsepower	153 hp	153 hp	153 hp	153 hp
Torque	177 lb-ft	177 lb-ft	177 lb-ft	177 lb-ft
Engine	1.4L I4 gas	1.4L I4 gas	1.4L I4 gas	1.4L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	14.8	14.8	13.9	13.9
Max towing	—	—	—	—

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Lgas
LSgas
LTgas
Premiergas
Fuel type: Lregular unleaded
LSregular unleaded
LTregular unleaded
Premierregular unleaded
Cylinders: LI4
LSI4
LTI4
PremierI4
Displacement: L1.4 L
LS1.4 L
LT1.4 L
Premier1.4 L
Horsepower: L153 hp
LS153 hp
LT153 hp
Premier153 hp
Torque: L177 lb-ft
LS177 lb-ft
LT177 lb-ft
Premier177 lb-ft
Transmission: L6-speed manual
LS6-speed manual
LT6-speed manual
Premier6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: Lfront wheel drive
LSfront wheel drive
LTfront wheel drive
Premierfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: LSedan
LSSedan
LTSedan
PremierSedan
Doors: L4
LS4
LT4
Premier4
Seating: L5
LS5
LT5
Premier5
Length: L183.7 in
LS183.7 in
LT183.7 in
Premier183.7 in
Width: L70.5 in
LS70.5 in
LT70.5 in
Premier70.5 in
Height: L57.4 in
LS57.4 in
LT57.4 in
Premier57.4 in
Wheelbase: L106.3 in
LS106.3 in
LT106.3 in
Premier106.3 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: L14.8 cu ft
LS14.8 cu ft
LT13.9 cu ft
Premier13.9 cu ft
Fuel tank: L13.7 gal
LS13.7 gal
LT13.7 gal
Premier13.7 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: L32
LS32
LT32
Premier33
City MPG: L27
LS27
LT27
Premier29
Highway MPG: L40
LS40
LT40
Premier40

Full specifications by trim
Spec	L	LS	LT	Premier
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	1.4 L	1.4 L	1.4 L	1.4 L
Horsepower	153 hp	153 hp	153 hp	153 hp
Torque	177 lb-ft	177 lb-ft	177 lb-ft	177 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual	6-speed manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Doors	4	4	4	4
Seating	5	5	5	5
Length	183.7 in	183.7 in	183.7 in	183.7 in
Width	70.5 in	70.5 in	70.5 in	70.5 in
Height	57.4 in	57.4 in	57.4 in	57.4 in
Wheelbase	106.3 in	106.3 in	106.3 in	106.3 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	14.8 cu ft	14.8 cu ft	13.9 cu ft	13.9 cu ft
Fuel tank	13.7 gal	13.7 gal	13.7 gal	13.7 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	32	32	32	33
City MPG	27	27	27	29
Highway MPG	40	40	40	40