2018 Chevrolet Cruze LT 6M
Verdict #121 · 95,500 miles · VIN 1G1BD5SM5J7ZRC121635 · Stock #Not listed BUY
“Manual-transmission Cruze priced under Edmunds average dealer retail.”
Pros
- 6-speed manual — the one to have
- Under Edmunds average dealer retail
- Clean turntable photos, straight body
Cons
- 95k miles means verify the turbo and cooling
- Cruze depreciation is brutal — buy to keep
- Base LT, cloth seats, no frills
Analysis
The 2018 Cruze LT with the 6-speed manual is the enthusiast’s econo-box: the 1.4T with a proper stick, heated seats, rear camera, and 40-mpg highway manners. Gray over black, clean on Best Deal’s turntable.
The money is right: $8,995 with 95,500 miles. Edmunds dealer retail at these miles runs $9,677–$10,723 (Average to Clean) — this car is under the Average number with a manual transmission that commands a premium among the few buyers who want one. It’s a cheap, honest car at a cheaper-than-honest price. Buy.
Market Comparison
Market check: Edmunds dealer retail for the 2018 Cruze LT at ~95k miles: $9,677 (Average) to $10,723 (Clean). At $8,995, this car is under the Average number — with the rare 6-speed manual that stick-shift shoppers pay extra for.
The Original Listing
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