See the real price

Ridekick vs CarMax

Find out if you could pay less.

Every way to buy a car makes you give something up. Here is the tradeoff with CarMax, and how Ridekick avoids it.

The catch with CarMax

CarMax gives you one price and will not budge. That is easy, but you never find out if another dealer would sell it for less.

With Ridekick

Ridekick gets you the real price from dealers who want your business, in writing, so you can see if there is a better deal.

Ridekick vs CarMax, point by point

CarMax
Ridekick
Can you pay less than their price
No, one set price
Yes, dealers compete
Works on any car, not just their lot
No, only CarMax cars
Yes, any car
Real price in writing
Yes
Yes
Test drive it
Yes, at their store
Yes, at a local dealer
Free to use
Yes
Yes

The bottom line

No one gets your number. You see the real 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.

Know if you’re getting a fair price

Compare the price you’re offered with today’s market data before you buy. Free and on your terms.

See if it’s fair

Compare Ridekick to more options

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 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. Then they chase you.

Comparisons describe each option’s tradeoffs factually and are current as of publication. Ridekick is not affiliated with CarMax. Ridekick is a tool that gets you a dealer’s real out-the-door price in writing; you stay in control and decide every step.