What AI says about CarGurus
Since Jul 5Updated Oct 28, 2026Based on 3,949 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
CarGurus is an online automotive marketplace for buying new and used vehicles, finding financing, and comparing offers to sell a car. It is regularly recommended for shoppers searching for new car deals, reliable used cars on a budget, and online car selling sites.
Mentioned in
5%
of AI answers about CarGurus and its rivals
- ChatGPT4%
- Google AI Mode6%
- #1AutoTraderMentioned in 38%Avg. position 5.3
- #1Cars.comMentioned in 37%Avg. position 5.8
- #1CarGurusMentioned in 33%Avg. position 4.8
- #1CarmaxMentioned in 33%Avg. position 3.6
- #5CarvanaMentioned in 32%Avg. position 2.9
- #6EdmundsMentioned in 25%Avg. position 6.4
- #6TrueCarMentioned in 22%Avg. position 6.9
- #8Kelley Blue BookMentioned in 20%Avg. position 7.0
- #8ToyotaMentioned in 18%Avg. position 8.3
- #8NissanMentioned in 17%Avg. position 6.4
- #8Best BuyMentioned in 16%Avg. position 4.3
- #13Facebook MarketplaceMentioned in 15%Avg. position 5.1
- #13SamsungMentioned in 15%Avg. position 5.9
- #13KiaMentioned in 14%Avg. position 6.4
CarGurus’s market rankings
MarketRank · Mentioned in
- Online Vehicle and Electronics MarketplacesAI picks AutoTrader and 3 more about as often#1 · 33%
- Auto Buying & Financing ServicesAI picks Kelley Blue Book and 1 more about as often#5 · 8%
- Online Marketplace Selling ServicesAI picks Escrow.com most#9 · 4%
- SUV and Car Buying GuidesAI picks Honda CR-V and 1 more about as often#38 · 4%
- Electric Vehicle Buying and LeasingAI picks Hyundai Ioniq 5 most#131 · <1%
Topics where AI mentions CarGurus
TopicMentioned in · on this topicRank
- AI picks mostMentioned in
- what are my best online car buying sites?on this questionAI picks Carvana and 3 more about as often87%
Excerpts where CarGurus appeared in the AI's answer
ChatGPTSep 26, 2026, ChatGPT cargurus.com — Excellent for comparing lots of dealer listings and spotting how a price compares with similar cars.
ChatGPTSep 25, 2026, ChatGPT CarGurus — Good for comparing listings and spotting differences in asking prices for similar vehicles.
- I'm looking to buy my first car. Where can I find reliable, cheap cars for sale under $5,000?on this questionAI picks Facebook Marketplace most48%
Excerpts where CarGurus appeared in the AI's answer
Google AI ModeSep 20, 2026, Google AI Mode CarGurus & Cars.com: You can set filters for maximum pricing under $5,000.
ChatGPTSep 20, 2026, ChatGPT CarGurus — Has filters for under $5,000 and shows dealer/private listings
- How can I negotiate the price of a used car to get the best deal?on this questionAI picks Kelley Blue Book most20%
Excerpts where CarGurus appeared in the AI's answer
Google AI ModeAug 13, 2026, Google AI Mode Look at local listings on Autotrader or CarGurus to see what similar cars are actually selling for in your area.
Google AI ModeAug 9, 2026, Google AI Mode Look at sites like CarGurus or Autotrader to see what similar cars are actually selling for nearby.
- where can i find certified pre-owned cars?on this questionAI picks AutoTrader and 1 more about as often34%
Excerpts where CarGurus appeared in the AI's answer
Google AI ModeSep 11, 2026, Google AI Mode You can compare deal ratings, vehicle history, and prices on platforms like Cars.com, CarGurus, Autotrader , and CARFAX Used Car Listings.
Google AI ModeSep 7, 2026, Google AI Mode CarGurus: Great for filtering by certified listings while showing you instant market "deal ratings"
- where can i find cheap new cars?on this questionAI picks Nissan most18%
Excerpts where CarGurus appeared in the AI's answer
ChatGPTSep 22, 2026, ChatGPT If you’re near Massapequa, NY, you have a few good ways to find a cheap new car: CarGurus
Google AI ModeJul 16, 2026, Google AI Mode CarGurus: Use to find new cars with competitive pricing, specifically searching for base models.
- where can i find new car deals?on this questionAI picks Edmunds and 2 more about as often5%
How prominently AI mentions CarGurus
- Named first11%
- 2nd or 3rd24%
- Later65%
How often AI mentions CarGurus
Share of answers in Online Vehicle and Electronics Marketplaces each week
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How AI rates CarGurus
Common descriptions
price analysis · deal ratings · competitive · good deal · great deal · huge inventory
Tone of AI’s statements about CarGurus
- Positive44%
- Neutral54%
- Mixed1%
- Negative1%
CarGurus in AI answers
Question: what are my best online car buying sites?
ChatGPTSep 26, 2026
cargurus.com — Excellent for comparing lots of dealer listings and spotting how a price compares with similar cars.
ChatGPTSep 25, 2026
CarGurus — Good for comparing listings and spotting differences in asking prices for similar vehicles.
Question: where can i find cheap new cars?
Google AI ModeJul 16, 2026
CarGurus: Use to find new cars with competitive pricing, specifically searching for base models.
Sources AI cites
- Your site41%
- Buy & Sell Cars | Millions Listed, Prices & Deal Ratings | CarGurus (opens in a new tab) · 20%
- The Best Used Car Websites - CarGurus (opens in a new tab) · 3%
- The Best Used Car Websites (opens in a new tab) · 2%
- Used Cars for Under $5,000 in Connecticut - CarGurus (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- The Best Used Cars Under $5,000 in 2026 - CarGurus (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- How to Negotiate the Best Deal on a New or Used Car - CarGurus (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Certified Pre-owned (CPO) Cars - CarGurus (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Best Electric Car Lease Deals in June 2026 - CarGurus (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Car dealerships near Massapequa, NY - CarGurus (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- New Chrysler Pacifica for Sale near San Jose, CA - CarGurus (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- 5%
- where is the best site/app to buy a used car online? (opens in a new tab) · 3%
- Best websites to buy a newer used car from? (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- What used website best to buy from? (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Here are the cheapest new cars you can buy right now (all under $26K) (opens in a new tab) · 1%
