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Every other way makes you give something up.

Every other way to buy a car forces a tradeoff. Ridekick gets the out-the-door price in writing, gives the dealer your phone and email when you choose to share them to pick a time to visit or lock in an offer, and stays completely free. Pick any option to see the full comparison.

Online-only retailers

Ridekick vs CarvanaYou can’t drive the car before you buy it. You buy first, then send it back if it’s wrong.Ridekick vs CarMaxOne set price, take it or leave it. No way to know if you could pay less.

Research & quote sites

Ridekick vs TrueCarAsk for a price and dealers get your number. Then the calls and texts start.Ridekick vs EdmundsGood for reading up, but asking for a price hands dealers your info.Ridekick vs CarGurusMessage a dealer and they get your info, and they may call and text you.Ridekick vs Cars.comLooking is free, but asking a dealer for a price gives them your info.Ridekick vs AutotraderMessage a dealer and your info is out. Then come the calls and texts.

Value estimators

Ridekick vs Kelley Blue BookYou get a guess, not a price a dealer put in writing.

Brokers & paid help

Ridekick vs Car brokersThey handle the purchase for you, but charge a fee for it.

The dealership

Ridekick vs Buying directHours in the back room, pushed to sign today, with surprise fees at the end.

Ridekick, no catch

Dealers get your phone and email when you choose to share them to pick a time to visit or lock in an offer. You get the out-the-door price, fees and all, in writing, without leaving home. Then you go drive the car and buy it when you are ready. It is free.

Get a written offer

Pick a car. Ask for the out-the-door price in writing before you visit. Free.

Find a car

Comparisons describe each option’s tradeoffs factually and are current as of publication. Named companies are independent and not affiliated with Ridekick.