Deal Alert: Chevrolet Cruze Prices May Drop

Sales started dropping and inventory levels have been increasing ever since - and nobody seems to know why.

Inventory levels jumped from a 33 day supply earlier in the year to 88 days in December, which is not good news for GM - but is great for car buyers.

In an effort to reduce supply and prevent prices from dropping, GM shut down production of the Cruze last week.

This may do the trick, but it's likely prices for the Cruze will still drop. If you're in the market for a compact car and have not considered the Cruze, you should definitely put it on your list.

With inventory levels high, dealers are now more likely to negotiate on price.

The main competitors to the Cruze are the Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Volkswagen Jetta, and Hyundai Elantra.