Zen Car Buying vs. CarMax & Carvana
The Smart Way To Buy A Used Car
- We can access used cars anywhere in the US
- Data driven market analysis so you know the marketplace going in
- Get the best deal on your used car purchase, not fixed pricing
- No pressure, we shield you from the dealer
Any Car, Anywhere
Don't get boxed into one dealer's lot or online marketplace. We source the right used car for you nationwide.
Where We Win
Why Smart Used Car Buyers Skip The Big Lots
Nationwide Search vs. Their Lot
Your Advocate vs. Their Salesperson
Negotiated Deals vs. No-Haggle Sticker
Personalized strategy vs. transaction focused
Thinking About A Used Car? Talk To Us First.
15 minutes with our car buying experts could save you thousands versus buying from CarMax or Carvana.
Side-By-Side
How We Stack Up
A personal advocate versus the big used-car retailers.
| Feature | Zen Car Buying | CarMax | Carvana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Negotiates price, fees, trade-in & financing | No-haggle, fixed price | No-haggle, fixed price | |
| Transparent, market-based pricing | Often above market | Often above market | |
| Direct access to a real human expert | Our car buying advocates | Sales associate | Call center |
| Works on your behalf (not the dealer's) | |||
| Avoid finance & insurance upsells |
Why Buyers Choose Zen Over The Big Lots
We Work For You
CarMax and Carvana are dealers — they profit from selling their inventory at their price. Zen Car Buying is your independent advocate, focused only on what's best for you.
Any Car, Anywhere
Don't get boxed into one dealer's lot or online marketplace. We source the right used car for you nationwide.
Market Analysis
We have access to the tools to truly understand market pricing to find you the best car at the best price.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready To Buy A Car The Smart Way?
Talk to our advocates and find out how much you can save versus going it alone at CarMax or Carvana.