Free tools to help you buy, price, and research your next car

From finding the right vehicle to figuring out what it’s worth, CarGurus gives you the tools and information you need to shop with confidence.

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Get real financing offers
Get personalized rate offers through a soft credit check, then shop within your budget.
Ask Guru
Describe the car you want in your own words and explore vehicles that fit your needs and budget.
Sell your car
Get your car’s value instantly and connect with dealerships interested in buying it.

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Tools to find the right car

Start with your needs, budget, and preferences, then explore vehicles that fit.
Ask Guru
Describe the car you want in your own words and explore vehicles that fit your needs and budget.
Browse used cars
Find used cars from dealerships near you and compare listings, prices, and deal ratings.
Browse by your budget
Adjust the sliders to see what you can afford.
Browse certified pre-owned cars
Find certified pre-owned cars that have been inspected and come with a manufacturer-backed guarantee.
Browse new cars
Explore new cars from dealerships near you and compare models, features, and pricing.
Browse dealership inventory near you
Download the app to access a map view of the dealership and inventory near you using Dealership Mode.

Sign in to personalize your car shopping
For you
Quickly view your saved cars, contacted cars, and saved cars that sold.
Notifications
View all price drop notifications for cars you save and view.
Saved searches
Jump back into a previous search with your filters already applied. Dive into search insights for a make and model to get the latest market intel.
Saved cars
Quickly view your saved cars, contacted cars, and saved cars that sold.

2. Browse, filter, and compare listings

Use filters to narrow results by price, mileage, distance, body style, fuel type, features, new or used status, certified pre-owned availability, and other criteria.


Before contacting a dealer, review the listing carefully. Look at the photos, mileage, included equipment, price history, days on market, disclosed fees, and VIN or vehicle-history information when available. A listing can change, so confirm that the vehicle is still available before traveling to a dealership.



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Frequently asked questions

Use Guru to search in your own words, or follow these links to browse used cars near you, new cars near you, and certified pre-owned cars.


Use Instant Market Value, our car value calculator, to estimate a vehicle’s current market value using its VIN, license plate, or vehicle details.

Use Compare Cars to review vehicle features, pricing, and ownership details side by side. If you're already on the lot, use our app exclusive Dealership Mode to compare cars side-by-side and see which is the better deal.

Try our Used Car Price Trends tool to compare pricing by make and body style across 30-day, 90-day, and year-over-year views.

Use the Auto Loan Calculator to estimate payments based on vehicle price, down payment, loan term, and interest rate.

Yes. Finance Pre-Qualification provides personalized rate offers through a soft credit check that has no impact on your credit score. Offers and eligibility vary by shopper and lender.

If you are hoping to sell your car, start with the Sell My Car tool to explore cash offers and selling options with participating dealers.

Dealership Mode is a CarGurus app-exclusive experience that helps shoppers compare cars, check price estimates, and make more informed decisions on the dealership lot.

CarGurus is especially useful when you want to compare live dealer inventory and understand the price of a specific listing. Other marketplaces may offer similar search, pricing, review, financing, delivery, or online-buying features. Availability varies by platform, market, dealer, and vehicle.


Here are some of the tools shoppers may find useful on CarGurus: