Build and Buy Car Buying Service

Benefits of the Build & Buy Car Buying Service

UPFRONT PRICING

See What Others Paid

Tell us what you're looking for and we'll share what your neighbors paid.

Pricing in Advance

See upfront price offers on specific vehicles actually on the lot before heading to the dealership.

ACCESS TO DEALERS

Nationwide Dealer Network

Over 12,000 prescreened dealers dedicated to providing a great car buying experience.

Competitive Pricing

Participating Dealers provide pricing on vehicles that match your preferences.

How It Works

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See What Others Paid

Tell us what you're looking for and we share what your neighbors paid.

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Upfront Price Offers

Browse our extensive inventory from the comfort of your home.

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Get Competitive Pricing

Local dealers provide pricing on vehicles that match your preferences.

CR Expert Advice

What You Need to Know About Buying a New Car

Don't Be Influenced By Ads

Create your list of cars to test drive based on research, focusing on reliable cars, with high owner satisfaction, good safety marks, and strong road test performance.

Don't Scrimp on Safety

Advanced safety features can help avoid an accident or lessen the impact of a crash. They are becoming widely available, though they are still not standard on many models and trims.

No Thanks to Extras

Car dealers generally make most of their profit from financing and the sale of a wide variety of extra add-on products like theft protection, asset protection, prepaid maintenance, tire and key replacement plans, VIN etching, and extended warranties.

Pass on Special Events

Don't shop during special sales events solicited by direct mail. These are often run by contracted specialists trained in techniques that increase a dealer's profit.

Smart Financing

Resist the temptation to focus strictly on monthly payments to consider the long-term impact of your finance strategy, considering loan rate, interest paid, trade in, and even depreciation.

Fees to Avoid

If you see additional "pre-delivery inspection," "delivery," "destination," or "dealer prep" charges on a second window sticker, you should refuse to pay them.

More Tips for New Car Buyers

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Car Buying Service Customer Reviews

The program saved me thousands of dollars on a new car and allowed me to avoid talking with numerous sales people to get the deal I wanted. Thank you.

–Jack M. saved $1,757 off MSRP

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Neither Consumers Reports nor TrueCar brokers, sells, or leases motor vehicles. Each TrueCar Certified Dealer will confirm actual vehicle availability from in-stock inventory, including options and color choices.

The Service may not be available in your particular location.

* Between 10/01/2024 and 12/31/2024, the average savings off MSRP experienced by consumers who connected with a TrueCar Certified Dealer through the Build & Buy Car Buying Service and who were identified as buying a new vehicle from that Certified Dealer was $2,860. Your actual savings may vary based on multiple factors, including the vehicle you select, region, dealer, and applicable vehicle specific manufacturer incentives, which are subject to change. The MSRP is determined by the manufacturer and may not reflect the price at which vehicles are generally sold in the dealer's trade area, as many vehicles are sold below MSRP. Each dealer sets its own pricing.

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Build & Buy Car Buying Service ®

Benefits of the Build & Buy Car Buying Service

UPFRONT PRICING

See What Others Paid

Pricing in Advance

ACCESS TO DEALERS

Nationwide Dealer Network

Competitive Pricing

How It Works

See What Others Paid

Upfront Price Offers

Get Competitive Pricing

What You Need to Know About Buying a New Car

Don't Be Influenced By Ads

Don't Scrimp on Safety

No Thanks to Extras

Pass on Special Events

Smart Financing

Fees to Avoid

Car Buying Service Customer Reviews

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