“Cars.com made comparing vehicles and dealership offers easy.”
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Sarah M.
Automotive · Car DealershipNew Car Shopping · Used Car Marketplace
Research Vehicles with Confidence
Cars.com is a leading online automotive marketplace that enables consumers to shop for new and used vehicles, compare models, access expert reviews, estimate financing, value trade-ins, and connect with dealerships across the United States.
Rated 5.0 from 4 reviews
Monthly Shoppers
25M+
5.0★ average rating
25M+
Monthly Shoppers
About us
For Every Turn
Founded in 1998, Cars.com serves more than 25 million in-market car shoppers monthly. The platform offers vehicle listings, automotive research, financing tools, dealership solutions, and digital marketing services that simplify the car buying and selling journey.
- New Car Shopping
- Used Car Marketplace
- Vehicle Reviews & Research
- Dealer Marketing Solutions
- Trade-In Valuation
- Auto Financing Tools
- Vehicle Comparison Tools
- Automotive News & Insights
Features
Why work with us
Vehicle Listings
Access millions of new and used vehicle listings.
Expert Reviews
Professional automotive reviews and buying advice.
Trade-In Valuation
Estimate vehicle value before trading or selling.
Dealer Connections
Connect directly with local dealerships.
What we do
Services built for real impact
End-to-end capabilities that grow with your business — explore what we offer below.
Selected work
Recent projects we're proud of
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By the numbers
Numbers that tell our story
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Monthly Shoppers
In-market consumers visit Cars.com monthly.
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Dealer Connections
Automotive retailers connected through the platform.
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Employees
Team supporting marketplace operations.
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U.S. Markets
Nationwide automotive coverage.
Testimonials
Loved by teams everywhere
“The platform helped me reach interested buyers quickly.”
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David R.
“Dealer tools helped increase lead quality and customer engagement.”
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Jennifer K.
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Recognitions
Recognition
Achievements & milestones
A snapshot of the awards, recognition and key moments along the journey.
Top Workplace Recognition – Chicago Tribune
Built In Chicago Best Places to Work
Chicago Innovation Recognition
U.S. News & World Report Workplace Recognition
Industry-Leading Automotive Marketplace Recognition
Company Launch
1998Cars.com launched as an online automotive marketplace
National Marketplace Expansion
2004Expanded marketing and partnerships across the United States.
DealerRater Acquisition
2016Acquired DealerRater to strengthen dealership reputation solutions.
Public Company Launch
2017Began trading publicly on the NYSE under ticker CARS
FAQs
Questions, answered.
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Cars.com is an online automotive marketplace for buying, selling, researching, and financing vehicles.