See the real price

Ridekick vs Buying direct

Know the price before you walk in.

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

The catch with Buying direct

Walk in cold and you get the back room, the waiting, and the push to sign right now. Extra fees show up right at the end.

With Ridekick

Ridekick gets the real price in writing before you go. So your visit is just a drive and a signature. You already know every number.

Ridekick vs Buying direct, point by point

Buying direct
Ridekick
Know the price before you go
No
Yes, in writing
Back-room pressure
Yes, for hours
None
Surprise fees at signing
Common
You see every fee first
Test drive it
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 CarMaxOne set price, take it or leave it. No way to know if you could pay less.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.

Comparisons describe each option’s tradeoffs factually and are current as of publication. Ridekick is not affiliated with Buying direct. 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.