What is CarGurus? CarGurus is an app that helps users find new or used cars by providing them with all the important details and running the numbers on tons of cars. The app also helps users sell their cars and find financing. The app's deal-rating algorithm analyzes thousands of details like price, accident history, dealer reviews, and dealer location to give cars a deal rating from great to overpriced. Users can also get free access to key info like accident history, days on lot, number of owners, and price changes—all in one place.
- Deal-rating algorithm that rates cars from great to overpriced
- Free access to key info like accident history, days on lot, number of owners, and price changes
- Price drop alerts, new deals, and car recommendations based on user search
- Finance in advance feature that helps users find financing ahead of time
- Private marketplace for users to sell their cars
- No impact on credit score when using the finance in advance feature
- Completing a credit application at a dealership may result in one or more inquiries posted to the user's credit file.
Looking for a used or new car? Find it on this app. We take the guesswork out of car shopping by running the numbers on tons of cars, providing you with all the important details, and serving everything up in an easy-to-understand format. See if a car is overpriced or a great deal, access key negotiation info, and find financing*—all on the app. Want to sell your car? We can help with that, too. DATA-DRIVEN DEAL RATINGS: Our deal-rating algorithm digs deeper, analyzing thousands of details like price, accident history, dealer reviews, and dealer location to give cars a deal rating from great to overpriced. Our algorithm is so rigorous that it only rates 30% of cars a good or great deal. That means when you see a great deal on this app, you can be sure it’s a great deal. VALUABLE INSIGHTS: Get free access to key info like accident history, days on lot, number of owners, and price changes—all in one place. No digging necessary. GET PRICE DROP ALERTS, NEW DEALS & CAR RECOMMENDATIONS: We’ll let you know any time there’s a price drop on a car you’ve saved. You’ll also receive new deals and car recommendations based on your search. FINANCE IN ADVANCE*: Find financing ahead of time so you can shop with your real monthly payment and have real rates in hand when talking to the dealer. There’s no impact on your credit score, and it only takes minutes.* SELL YOUR CAR: Sell your car yourself in our private marketplace. With access to vetted buyers and smart tools, you can get the offer you deserve. *Finance in Advance is a product of this app, Inc. Subject to final agreement between you & dealership. Financing not completed on site. Completing a credit application at a dealership may result in one or more inquiries posted to your credit file. Subject to agreement on terms and conditions with the participating lender.
By jamesmccurdy1
this app is great. I was able to get a real bead on the market price for the new car I wanted and then easily reach out to dealers to make contact. No gimmicks or sending my name or info to them without my knowledge. While I was shopping, it gave me constant updates on my saved searches for different cars and let me know how long the cars were on the site. Overall, it’s great. A few flaws: I do wish the photos were bigger, but I can go to the dealer websites to get those if I needed them. That would be an improvement. Also, there were times when my searches would suddenly revert to a non-filtered search which was odd (I was looking for a Kia Optima SX and it would sometimes give me all Kia Optimas, so I’d have to reset the search.) A pain, but not a consistent problem. As for selling, I was able to reach a huge audience and sold my Dad’s old classic Saab for him in no time flat and for the asking price. The car went to a mechanic and a good home. this app is a great app and a ton of help for me this year. I love my new car, and was very pleased with the selling process on my old one. Thanks!
By Left Coast Ken
I’m currently looking to replace my current truck & have been using six different apps to make sure I’m hitting all potential sellers & deals. By far Car Gurus allows you to customize your search parameters well beyond what most apps allow (I want an extended cab, but have no interest in a std. can or crew cab), allowing me to see only those trucks in which I have a real interest & not have to sort through an additional 100 vehicles in which I’m not interested! Excellent app apparently written by people who have actually looked for used cars! Though I didn’t use it as such, I would imagine it would work equally well for finding a new vehicle.
By NHazen
This app is just great. My friend’s been looking for a 4 runner since before he got his permit and hasn’t found one in his requirements. Year later on this day he texted me to ask for help on finding one. In ten minutes I was able to get him a car that met most of his requirements (900 dollars over budget) my guess is within the next month he will be driving on the roads and enjoying Dallas traffic. This one is specifically for the app creators. You do an amazing job at making car shopping easy and I would like to say thank you for helping my friend one step closer to getting his first car.