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Head-to-head · Used Car Websites

Autotrader vs AutoScout24

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Autotrader #1 in Used Car Websites 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Autotrader
AutoScout24 #2 in Used Car Websites 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit AutoScout24

Autotrader leads on 1 check, AutoScout24 on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAutotrader · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresAutotrader · 4 of 4

Autotrader scores higher on our rubric for used car websites: 9.4 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

Autotrader offers saved search alerts; AutoScout24 doesn't publish it.

Autotrader is the better fit for shoppers comparing dealer and private listings. AutoScout24 is the better fit for european listings with purchase and delivery options.

  • Autotrader fits best

    Shoppers comparing dealer and private listings

  • AutoScout24 fits best

    European listings with purchase and delivery options

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Side by side

Feature Autotrader 9.4/10 Visit ↗ AutoScout24 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.2
Ranking #1 in Used Car Websites #2 in Used Car Websites
Best for Shoppers comparing dealer and private listings European listings with purchase and delivery options
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Phone, Docs Email
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Autotrader 4/4 · AutoScout24 3/4
Buy online ✓ ✓
Delivery available ✓ ✓
Saved search alerts ✓ (best) Not published
Financing tools ✓ ✓
Specs
Listing types Both Both
Vehicle condition Both Both
Our review
Pros
  • Search by location, price, mileage, condition and other criteria
  • Save searches for email or text alerts on matching listings
  • Explore financing, trade-in values and online purchase steps
  • 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
Cons
  • Online purchase steps apply only to eligible vehicles
  • Delivery or dealership pickup depends on the vehicle and dealer
  • Private sellers pay listing and Seller Exchange fees
  • 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
Our verdict

Autotrader is a U.S. vehicle marketplace for buyers and sellers, with dealer and private-party listings alongside research and comparison tools. It suits shoppers who want to filter a broad set of new, used and certified vehicles, keep…

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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…

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  1. AutotraderUsed Car Websites 9.4Free plan
  2. AutoScout24Used Car Websites 9.2Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Autotrader — where it wins

    • Search by location, price, mileage, condition and other criteria
    • Save searches for email or text alerts on matching listings
    • Explore financing, trade-in values and online purchase steps

    Where it doesn't

    • Online purchase steps apply only to eligible vehicles
    • Delivery or dealership pickup depends on the vehicle and dealer
    • Private sellers pay listing and Seller Exchange fees

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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