CarGurus reviews

4.1

81% would recommend to a friend

(486 total reviews)
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Jason Trevisan

93% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

CarGurus has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 486 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).

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486 reviews
5.0
May 21, 2025

Best Company Culture!

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Pros

- Best company culture I have been apart of. Your co-workers are always there to help you get better and take the time to answer your questions. The people make the place. - Amazing work life balance - Great Benefits - Fun outside of work events

Cons

Not really a con, but be aware the quota goes up every month. You have to have a good sales mindset, attainable quota, but need to have a strong work ethic.

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CarGurus Response
11mo
We're so glad you enjoyed your time as a Guru and agree our people are extra special!
5.0
May 16, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Work life balance: Hybrid workplace. Unlimited sick time. Unlimited personal time. One month sabbatical after 5 years. Generous vacation time. Flexible work hours. Beautiful office in Boston easily accessible by T. Free lunch daily. Fully stocked kitchens with free snacks. Commuter benefits to offset the cost of commuting by T or parking. Awesome coworkers who are always happy to help you. The company is a leader in the industry and is actively growing. Top performers are rewarded with promotions and President's club trips. Everyone is paid fairly based on a comparison with similar roles in the market. Within three years, my department had two raises to keep pace with the market. You will not find a person in your department who has the same role and the same level who is being paid a different salary than you.

Cons

Sometimes we move quickly when we launch a product and have to figure out processes to support the product as we go. More advanced planning would be helpful.

5.0
May 1, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

This organization is an excellent place to bring your ideas forward and truly be heard. Collaboration cross-functionally isn’t just encouraged, it happens daily creating a genuinely cooperative environment. The company offers great perks, a few being a $15 daily lunch subsidy where food is brought into the office, one month sabbatical after five years, and a discount on vehicle purchases after two years. Company goals and strategy are communicated transparently from all different forms of leadership, giving you a clear understanding of how your work contributes to company success. It’s a work hard, play hard culture that respects work life balance. Time off is encouraged, and internal growth is supported. When people are heads down, it’s because they’re invested, not burned out, which makes CarGurus a place where ambition and well-being can thrive together.

Cons

While I don't consider the 60% hybrid model a con, I do wish there was more flexibility in how we choose to balance our time between the office and home. Greater autonomy and managing that split could enhance both productivity and individual work styles.

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CarGurus Response
11mo
Thank you for this thoughtful review. The benefits you mentioned—including the $15 lunch subsidy, one-month sabbatical after 5 years, and Auto Perk car discount—are great examples of how we support our employees. We hope you've been able to make our flexible hybrid model work for you as we've evolved the policy and added elements like Flex Days and tracking tools to make it even more flexible and seamless for Gurus.
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