Head-to-head · Used Car Websites
mobile.de vs Carvana
mobile.de leads on 1 check, Carvana on 2, 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 scoremobile.de · 9.1/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresCarvana · 3 of 4
mobile.de scores higher on our rubric for used car websites: 9.1 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.
Carvana offers buy online; mobile.de doesn't. On listing types, mobile.de gives you Both where Carvana offers Dealers. Carvana offers delivery available; mobile.de doesn't publish it. mobile.de offers saved search alerts; Carvana doesn't publish it.
mobile.de is the better fit for free listings and alerts across devices. Carvana is the better fit for buyers who want an online purchase and delivery.
- mobile.de fits best
Free listings and alerts across devices
- Carvana fits best
Buyers who want an online purchase and delivery
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Side by side
| Feature | mobile.de 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Carvana 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #3 in Used Car Websites | #5 in Used Car Websites |
| Best for | Free listings and alerts across devices | Buyers who want an online purchase and delivery |
| Pricing model | Free | 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, Tickets | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo |
| Features mobile.de 2/4 · Carvana 3/4 | ||
| Buy online | — | ✓ (best) |
| Delivery available | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Saved search alerts | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Financing tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Listing types | Both | Dealers |
| Vehicle condition | Both | Both |
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
Carvana is an online retailer for shoppers who want to find and purchase a used car online. Its website and mobile apps let buyers filter inventory by vehicle attributes, then compare listings with prices, mileage, shipping information,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
Carvana — where it wins
- Filter inventory by price, make, model, body type, mileage, and more
- View inspection details and personalized financing terms while shopping
- Choose home delivery or pickup at a Car Vending Machine
Where it doesn't
- Inventory is limited to dealer listings rather than broad marketplace listings
- Home delivery availability varies by location
- Financing and loan payments are tied to Carvana
- mobile.de9.1/10 · Free plan
A free vehicle marketplace for comparing listings, saving searches and contacting sellers.
Visit mobile.deFull verdict → - Carvana8.9/10 · Free plan
An online used-car retailer for buyers who want financing options and delivery or pickup.
Visit CarvanaFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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