Is CarGurus a good company to work for?

CarGurus has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on over 543 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 83% of employees would recommend working at CarGurus to a friend and 72% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about CarGurus have been left by employees working as Software Engineer , Account Manager and Senior Software Engineer .

Does CarGurus pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CarGurus employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CarGurus. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CarGurus?

83% of CarGurus employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CarGurus 4.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.5 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CarGurus?

Account Executive (49) , Account Manager (30) , Sales (17) , Software Engineer (17) , Recruiter (10) , Senior Software Engineer (10) , Marketing (8) , Customer Success Specialist (7) , Manager (7) , Regional Sales Director (7) , Dealer Account Executive (6) , Sales Development Representative (6) , Analyst (5) , Customer Success Manager (5) , Human Resources (5)

What are the pros of working at CarGurus according to real employee reviews?

"Lots of collaboration and great benefits" ((in 69 reviews)); "Great culture and atmosphere to be a part of!" ((in 68 reviews)); "The people were great and you got paid pretty well for the work you did." ((in 55 reviews)); "Work Life Balance is good" ((in 22 reviews)); "Leadership is great." ((in 20 reviews))

What are the cons of working at CarGurus according to real employee reviews?

"Isolating, Poor Management, Lacks Good Team Enviroment" ((in 21 reviews)); "I've had 7 different managers in my two years here & most of the employees I started with are no longer here" ((in 15 reviews)); "chaotic upper management, slow decision making" ((in 7 reviews)); "Leadership of this segment is erratic and plagued by favoritism." ((in 7 reviews)); "If you want a job that is the same everyday, doesn't challenge you or create growth opportunities, then look elsewhere." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about CarGurus layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about CarGurus layoffs and their outlook for job security at CarGurus in 2026.

What are the top reviewed CarGurus locations?

Cambridge , Boston , Roy , Dallas , Brooklyn , Raleigh , Houston , Minneapolis , California City , Los Angeles , San Francisco , Ben Lomond , Denver , Woodinville , Portland , Philadelphia , Allston , Medford , Somerville , Attleboro , Port St Lucie

CarGurus reviews

4.2

83% would recommend to a friend

(487 total reviews)

Jason Trevisan

94% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

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CarGurus has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 487 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The CarGurus employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

487 reviews

5.0

Dec 4, 2020

Absolutely love it here

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

My expectations continue to be surpassed every day that I work at CarGurus. This is my first full-time job out of college, and I love it here. I constantly feel supported to learn and ask questions. I love the company culture and work-life balance. I never thought I could love a company so much without even going into the office!

Cons

WFH... but almost all companies are WFH so that is not CG's fault obviously.

CarGurus Response

5y

Thanks for leaving this review! This past year has been an adjustment period for all of us, but we’re glad to hear that you feel supported and connected to your team during these remote times. - Andrea Eldridge, Chief People Officer

5.0

Oct 21, 2020

Good people

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I work with genuinely awesome people - fun, have my back, smart, willing to help. Yes, we've got all the top tech perks when we're actually in the office (pre-COVID) and that's nice, but mostly comes down to people and environment for me. We have some amazing leaders and some who aren't, but I've always been impressed by their willingness to listen and adjust if something isn't going right. Most companies I've been at are not that tuned in.

Cons

It is a performance-first place, which is not for everyone. If you're not delivering or showing progress, you're going to have a pretty short leash. But show that you care and have some potential and people will bend over backward to help.

CarGurus Response

5y

Thank you for leaving this great review! It’s fantastic to hear that you enjoy working with us at CG, but more importantly, that you value the people you work with. We know we have areas to work on, but we do strive to build an inclusive, transparent, and collaborative culture for all of our employees! - Andrea Eldridge, Chief People Officer

5.0

Oct 19, 2020

Committed to You and The Future

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

CG is great company to work for. It has all the benefits of a tech company (including all the nice perks) plus they're committed to your growth and to the important stuff like a diverse workplace and employee-led social justice causes.

Cons

The usual growing pains of a medium/large company

CarGurus Response

5y

We’re glad to hear that you not only enjoy the perks and benefits of being a Guru, but that you value our learning and development opportunities and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We’re dedicated to cultivating a workplace where all employees can grow and thrive. - Andrea Eldridge, Chief People Officer

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