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

Ratings by category

4.5

Culture & values

4.5

Diversity & inclusion

4.4

Work/Life balance

4.2

Compensation and benefits

4.1

Senior management

3.9

Career opportunities

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).

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Reviews by job title

487 reviews

5.0

Oct 22, 2025

A Great Place to Work

Talent acquisition

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people here are what make this company special. They are smart, genuine, and down-to-earth individuals who really care about what they do and about each other. There is a clear connection between effort and impact. Leadership is approachable and transparent, and collaboration is the norm. My manager supports my growth and gives me the space to own my work.

Cons

Things can move quickly at times, and priorities shift as the business evolves. You need to be flexible and keep pace. It’s worth it if you enjoy variety and problem solving.

5.0

May 1, 2025

Great Perks, Real Impact, and Room to Grow

Revenue strategy & enablement

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

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.

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.

3.0

Mar 2, 2025

Poor Manager Experience

Human resources

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits (lots of additional benefits if you are hybrid and going into the office), Executive leadership relatively down to earth

Cons

Poor training for new managers leading to bad experience as a direct report, lack of feedback, lack of transparency in the performance review cycle, lack of development and growth opportunities for supporting functions, questionable culture from certain people (heard jokes about layoffs, performance, and other sensitive employee topics in the office)

CarGurus Response

1y

Thank you for this feedback! We agree that our in-office benefits are top-notch and that our leaders are very approachable. We take manager development very seriously and offer extensive manager trainings, and resources. We hope you will chat with your HRBP so we can better understand your unique experience and address any specific concerns.

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