Top 7 CarMax Competitors & Alternatives in 2025

Competitors

1. 

   #1

   AutoNation

   Best for consumers

   Est. 1996   •  1k+ employees   •  Public (NYSE:AN)

   Large U.S. automotive retailer operating new and used vehicle dealerships, service centers and related finance services.

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2. 

   #2

   Carvana

   Best for consumers

   Est. 2012   •  1k+ employees   •  Public (NYSE:CVNA)

   An e-commerce used‑car retailer that lets consumers buy, sell, trade and finance used vehicles online and schedule home delivery or vending‑machine pickup.

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3. 

   #3

   EchoPark Automotive

   EchoPark Automotive is a U.S. used‑car retailer (part of Sonic Automotive) that sells nearly‑new 1–4 year old vehicles online and in‑store with a 190‑point inspection and a 7‑day Happiness Guarantee.

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4. 

   #4

   Enterprise Car Sales

   Enterprise Car Sales is the used-car retail arm of Enterprise Holdings that sells off rental and lease-fleet vehicles nationwide via no-haggle pricing, a 7‑day buyback, limited warranties and roadside assistance.

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5. 

   #5

   Driveway

   Driveway is an online automotive retail platform (part of Lithia Motors) that lets customers browse, buy, finance, sell or schedule service for new and used vehicles with delivery and short-term return windows.

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6. 

   #6

   CarGurus

   Best for consumers

   Est. 2006   •  1k+ employees   •  Public (NASDAQ:CARG)

   Online car‑shopping and research marketplace that helps consumers compare local listings and dealer offers.

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7. 

   #7

   Cars.com

   Best for consumers

   Est. 1998   •  1k+ employees   •  Public (NYSE:CARS)

   U.S. automotive marketplace and classifieds site that connects shoppers with dealers and provides research and digital retail tools.

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