Super Cruise vs. BlueCruise vs. FSD (Supervised): what each really does

Where each system works, what it asks of you and what it costs after the trial.

By The RoboCar Guide team · Oct 23, 2026

All three are “Level 2” driver assistance: the car steers, accelerates and brakes, and you’re responsible for watching and taking over. The differences are where they work and how they check that you’re paying attention.

GM Super Cruise

Super Cruise works hands-free on compatible roads that GM has mapped, more than 600,000 miles in the U.S. and Canada. A camera on the steering column watches your eyes. It’s included for three years on eligible new vehicles, then costs $39.99 a month or $399 a year.^[8]

Ford BlueCruise

BlueCruise works hands-free on more than 130,000 miles of pre-mapped divided highways that Ford calls Blue Zones. After a trial it costs $49.99 a month or $495 a year, or $2,495 one-time from a dealer.^[9]

Tesla FSD (Supervised)

FSD (Supervised) aims to handle most driving, including city streets, turns and intersections. Tesla says it requires active driver supervision and does not make the car autonomous. It costs $99 a month.^[5][6]

What about “eyes-off”?

Mercedes-Benz Drive Pilot was the only system sold in the U.S. that let you look away, and only on certain California and Nevada freeways at up to 40 mph.^[10] Mercedes has paused it, and the refreshed 2026 S-Class doesn’t offer it.^[11]

Which to choose

Brand loyalty often decides it, because each system only comes on its own maker’s cars. If you’re open to any brand, think about your roads. Mostly highways favors a large hands-free network; city driving favors FSD, as long as you’re comfortable supervising it closely. Our picker walks through it.

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