AutoTrader vs CarGurus: which does AI recommend?

Since May 29 · · ChatGPT and Google AI Mode

Based on 129 AI responses that name bothReviewed by

How we measure

When AI names both, it lists and first about equally often. It recommends both about as often.

Head to head

Listed first when AI names both

AutoTraderAutoTrader: 54%CarGurusCarGurus: 46%

Recommended when named

AutoTraderAutoTrader: 96%
CarGurusCarGurus: 94%

Topic by topic

AutoTrader named more1About even1CarGurus named more3

AutoTrader named more

CarGurus named more

About even1

Only AutoTrader is ranked in3

What people ask AI about AutoTrader and CarGurus

AutoTrader listed firstCarGurus listed first
  1. what are my best online car buying sites?Leans CarGurus
  2. I'm looking to buy my first car. Where can I find reliable, cheap cars for sale under $5,000?AutoTrader usually first
  3. where can i find certified pre-owned cars?AutoTrader usually first
  4. where can i find cheap new cars?AutoTrader often first

Who AI mentions first

AutoTrader listed firstCarGurus listed first
  1. JunAutoTrader listed first: 71%CarGurus listed first: 29%
  2. JulAutoTrader listed first: 60%CarGurus listed first: 40%
  3. AugAutoTrader listed first: 55%CarGurus listed first: 45%
  4. SepAutoTrader listed first: 33%CarGurus listed first: 67%
  • Google AI ModeAutoTrader listed first: 46%CarGurus listed first: 54%
  • ChatGPTAutoTrader listed first: 66%CarGurus listed first: 34%

Also named alongside AutoTrader and CarGurus

  1. Cars.com79%
  2. Carmax60%
  3. Carvana59%
  4. Edmunds33%
  5. Carfax30%
  6. TrueCar30%
  7. Facebook Marketplace29%
  8. AutoTempest29%
  9. Craigslist25%
  10. Bring a Trailer22%
  11. Kelley Blue Book22%
  12. Toyota22%

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