Head-to-head · Used Car Websites
Autotrader vs CarDekho
Autotrader leads on 3 checks, CarDekho on 0, and 2 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 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.
Autotrader offers buy online; CarDekho doesn't. Autotrader offers delivery available; CarDekho doesn't publish it. Autotrader offers saved search alerts; CarDekho doesn't publish it.
Autotrader is the better fit for shoppers comparing dealer and private listings. CarDekho is the better fit for indian buyers who want free ads and loan comparisons.
- Autotrader fits best
Shoppers comparing dealer and private listings
- CarDekho fits best
Indian buyers who want free ads and loan comparisons
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Side by side
| Feature | Autotrader 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | CarDekho 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #1 in Used Car Websites | #8 in Used Car Websites |
| Best for | Shoppers comparing dealer and private listings | Indian buyers who want free ads and loan comparisons |
| 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 |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Autotrader 4/4 · CarDekho 1/4 | ||
| Buy online | ✓ (best) | — |
| Delivery available | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Saved search alerts | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Financing tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Listing types | Both | Both |
| Vehicle condition | Both | Both |
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| 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… Read the review → |
CarDekho is an Indian automotive website and app for people shopping for used cars, as well as private sellers who want to advertise a vehicle. Its listings include cars from both individuals and dealers. Buyers can filter by location,… Read the review → |
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
CarDekho — where it wins
- Search listings by location, price, body type and brand
- Browse cars from individual sellers and dealers, with seller contact details
- Compare loan offers and estimate EMIs with an online calculator
Where it doesn't
- No verified online purchase flow
- No saved-search alerts
- A Boost Ad costs ₹1,000 one-time
- Autotrader9.4/10 · Free plan
A free-to-browse marketplace combining vehicle listings, research and online purchase steps.
Visit AutotraderFull verdict → - CarDekho8.5/10 · Free plan · paid from ₹1,000
A used-car marketplace with free seller ads, listing filters and loan comparisons.
Visit CarDekhoFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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