Head-to-head · Used Car Websites
AutoScout24 vs Cars.com
AutoScout24 leads on 0 checks, Cars.com on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAutoScout24 · 9.2/10
- Free planboth
AutoScout24 scores higher on our rubric for used car websites: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.
AutoScout24 is the better fit for european listings with purchase and delivery options. Cars.com is the better fit for US shoppers comparing dealer and private listings.
- AutoScout24 fits best
European listings with purchase and delivery options
- Cars.com fits best
US shoppers comparing dealer and private listings
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Side by side
| Feature | AutoScout24 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Cars.com 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #2 in Used Car Websites | #4 in Used Car Websites |
| Best for | European listings with purchase and delivery options | US shoppers comparing dealer and private listings |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features AutoScout24 3/4 · Cars.com 3/4 | ||
| Buy online | ✓ | ✓ |
| Delivery available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Saved search alerts | Not published | Not published |
| Financing tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Listing types | Both | Both |
| Vehicle condition | Both | Both |
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| Our verdict | AutoScout24 is an online marketplace for new and used vehicles, bringing together listings from private sellers and dealers. It is suited to shoppers comparing cars across listing types, as well as private users who want to advertise a… Read the review → |
Cars.com is an online marketplace for shoppers comparing used and certified pre-owned cars from dealers and private sellers. Its search filters help narrow listings by vehicle and shopping criteria, while research, expert reviews and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
AutoScout24 — where it wins
- Search listings by price, mileage and vehicle condition
- Combines private-seller and dealer listings with leasing and financing offers
- Smyle listings can support online purchase, registration, insurance and delivery
Where it doesn't
- Dealer marketing uses paid service packages
- Smyle purchase and delivery availability may vary by region
- Search and listing marketplace focus may not suit buyers seeking a dedicated retailer
Cars.com — where it wins
- Search used and certified pre-owned inventory by shopping criteria
- Combines listings with vehicle research, expert reviews and buying guides
- Offers loan prequalification and payment estimates, plus optional Caramel checkout
Where it doesn't
- Cars.com connects buyers and sellers but does not sell or finance vehicles
- Caramel checkout and delivery apply only to eligible private-party purchases
- Available on web; online purchase options do not cover every listing
- AutoScout249.2/10 · Free plan
A broad European car marketplace with listings, finance options and Smyle online purchases.
Visit AutoScout24Full verdict → - Cars.com9.0/10 · Free plan
A free car marketplace with dealer and private listings, research and financing tools.
Visit Cars.comFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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