Head-to-head · Used Car Websites
Autotrader vs mobile.de
Autotrader leads on 2 checks, mobile.de on 0, and 3 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 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.
Autotrader offers buy online; mobile.de doesn't. Autotrader offers delivery available; mobile.de doesn't publish it.
Autotrader is the better fit for shoppers comparing dealer and private listings. mobile.de is the better fit for free listings and alerts across devices.
- Autotrader fits best
Shoppers comparing dealer and private listings
- mobile.de fits best
Free listings and alerts across devices
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Side by side
| Feature | Autotrader 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | mobile.de 9.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 9.1 |
| Ranking | #1 in Used Car Websites | #3 in Used Car Websites |
| Best for | Shoppers comparing dealer and private listings | Free listings and alerts across devices |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| 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 | Phone, Tickets |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Autotrader 4/4 · mobile.de 2/4 | ||
| Buy online | ✓ (best) | — |
| Delivery available | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Saved search alerts | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 → |
For shoppers comparing new and used vehicles from dealers and private sellers, mobile.de brings listings, search tools and seller contact into one marketplace. The free service is available on web, iOS and Android. Buyers can filter by… 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
mobile.de — where it wins
- Search dealer and private-seller listings with filters and comparisons
- Save searches and receive alerts when new offers appear
- Use saved vehicles across web, iOS and Android
Where it doesn't
- Buyers and sellers arrange transactions themselves
- No online purchase completion
- Seller contact is direct, so the marketplace does not manage the sale
- Autotrader9.4/10 · Free plan
A free-to-browse marketplace combining vehicle listings, research and online purchase steps.
Visit AutotraderFull verdict → - mobile.de9.1/10 · Free plan
A free vehicle marketplace for comparing listings, saving searches and contacting sellers.
Visit mobile.deFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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