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CarGurus Claimed Company
We're re-engineering car shopping. Join us for the ride. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, CarGurus is the all-in-one platform that’s moving the entire car shopping journey online and guiding customers through each step. This includes everything from selling an old car to financing, purchasing, and delivering a new one. Today, tens of millions of consumers visit CarGurus.com each month, and more than 30,000 dealerships use our products. We have a people-first culture that fosters kindness, collaboration, and innovation, while empowering our Gurus with tools and resources to fuel their career growth.?Our goal is to give all people—consumers, dealers, and our employees—the power to reach their destination.  read more
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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
400
TOTAL
RATINGS
11564

CarGurus Company Culture

CarGurus Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
Choice Employer
A+
4.9/5

CarGurus CEO

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Jason Trevisan CarGurus' CEO
Jason Trevisan
92 /100

Diversity at CarGurus

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A+

Diverse employees at CarGurus have rated Team, Perks And Benefits, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored

Women at CarGurus

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A

Women at CarGurus have rated Perks And Benefits, Team, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored

CarGurus eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
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Recommend to a Friend?

71

CarGurus employees are 71% more likely to recommend CarGurus as a great place to work

74%Promoters
23%Passives
3%Detractors

CarGurus Company News

Working at CarGurus

Working at CarGurus is rated highly by 400 employees, across various culture dimensions. CarGurus employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Environment categories, putting CarGurus’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 5% compared to other companies in Boston. See below in detail how working at CarGurus was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at CarGurus

A+

Overall Company Culture at CarGurus is rated A+

Last updated months ago

Top
5%

CarGurus ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 400 Employees

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Business Dev
92
Business Dev92
Customer Success
90
Customer Success90
Customer Support
90
Customer Support90
Sales
90
Sales90
Admin
89
Admin89
HR
88
HR88
IT
88
IT88
Product
88
Product88
Engineering
86
Engineering86
Finance
85
Finance85
Marketing
85
Marketing85
Operations
85
Operations85
Design
83
Design83

CarGurus Employee Reviews

Out of 1946 CarGurus employee reviews, 97% were positive. The remaining 3% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping CarGurus improve their work culture.

97%
3%
Positive Reviews97%
Constructive Feedback3%

Positive Reviews From CarGurus Employees

  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    They aren't holed away. They're accessible, will go out of their way to say hello, and just feel like real, genuine people
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    Everyone feels like a person. We ask eachother about our lives and do great work because of it
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    getting recognized and told I'm doing well for what I do

Constructive Feedback From CarGurus Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    Higher comp, more. wfh days
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    Base salary isnt as high as you see with some other tech companies
  • What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
    Because I onboarded by myself, I feel like the groups have already set in stone. They are very friendly, but I don't feel comfortable just starting a conversation with them.

CarGurus Company Information

CarGurus Company Overview

We're re-engineering car shopping. Join us for the ride. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, CarGurus is the all-in-one platform that’s moving the entire car shopping journey online and guiding customers through each step. This includes everything from selling an old car to financing, purchasing, and delivering a new one. Today, tens of millions of consumers visit CarGurus.com each month, and more than 30,000 dealerships use our products. We have a people-first culture that fosters kindness, collaboration, and innovation, while empowering our Gurus with tools and resources to fuel their career growth.?Our goal is to give all people—consumers, dealers, and our employees—the power to reach their destination. 

CarGurus was founded in 2006 and its current CEO is Jason Trevisan. Since its inception 20 years ago, CarGurus has grown to 1000 employees.

CarGurus Mission, Vision & Values

CarGurus Mission Statement

Here at CarGurus, our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination.

CarGurus Values

  • We move quickly
  • We are transparent
  • We are collaborative
  • We are data-driven
  • We have integrity
  • We are pioneering

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at CarGurus

At CarGurus, we give people the power to reach their destination, enabling consumers and dealers with the confidence and tools to buy or sell any vehicle, anywhere, at the right price, and in the right way for them. We are driven by our pioneering mindset, collaborative approach, and our commitment to transparency. Importantly, we believe in keeping integrity at the heart of everything we do; acting responsibly and considering the impact of our actions on each other, our customers, and the world around us.

We endeavor to embody our Core Value of Integrity by acting responsibly and considering the impact of our actions on one other, our partners and the world around us. While our facilities and operations have a limited impact on the environment, there remain opportunities for us to continually improve our conservation, recycling, and waste reduction efforts. For example, as we continue to grow our business and employee population, we needed to find a new location for our future headquarters. We identified this as an opportunity for environmental improvement and to ensure we are doing our part to reduce our carbon footprint. To this end, the building that now houses our headquarters in Boston,
Massachusetts offers cutting-edge systems for energy efficiency and sustainability, consistent with a LEED Gold certified building, is easily accessible by public transportation and has electric vehicle charging stations and indoor bike racks. We believe it is important for us to operate our businesses in an energy-efficient and sustainable manner and we believe our new headquarters will allow us to stay true to our beliefs by helping us further reduce our environmental impact. For our employees in our offices, we encourage participation in a robust recycling program that includes recycling bins at every employee desk and conference room as well as next to all trash receptacles in our office kitchens. We also incentivize low-carbon-producing means of transportation via public transportation subsidies and by offering a generous annual stipend for employees who bike to work.

Corporate citizenship and social responsibility are part of how we define Integrity: do the right thing by each other, our customers, and the world around us. CarGurus’ Drive Change program strives to support organizations that make a meaningful impact in the communities in which we live and do business. Our Charitable Giving Program, established in 2018, encourages our community to submit nominations for grants to tax-exempt organizations, which are then reviewed and selected by an employee-led committee on a quarterly basis. This has led to impactful contributions, such as sending kids to grief camps, funding lifesaving NICU equipment, supporting music education and providing adaptive bikes for rehabilitative purposes.

Headquarter1001 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02115
United States of America
Websitewww.cargurus.com
Founding Date2006
Tel617-354-0068
Company StatusPublic
StockCARG
Jobscareers.cargurus.com/
Social Sites
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CarGurus Employees

CarGurus has 1000 employees. 400 employees at CarGurus have reviewed CarGurus across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.

Overall, the 400 CarGurus employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at CarGurus are extremely happy with their total compensation at CarGurus, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at CarGurus are extremely happy with their team. 400 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at CarGurus are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at CarGurus believe the environment at CarGurus is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at CarGurus is comfortably fast. About 80% of the employees at CarGurus work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at CarGurus are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
CarGurus employees generally work 8.4 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at CarGurus report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
99% of CarGurus employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
CarGurus employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
94% of CarGurus employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
CarGurus employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
99% of CarGurus employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining CarGurus - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Boston about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Boston employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 75% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

CarGurus KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of CarGurus' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 396 CarGurus employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 383 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes97%
No3%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
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Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

CarGurus CEO & Leadership

Jason Trevisan CarGurus' CEO
92 /100

CarGurus CEO Awards and Recognitions

Best CEOs 2025 (Large Companies)
Best CEOs 2024 (Large Companies)
Best CEOs 2023 (Large Companies)
Best CEOs for Women 2023 (Large Companies)
Best CEOs for Women 2022 (Large Companies)

CarGurus’s CEO Jason Trevisan started in this role in 2021. Jason’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Boston. With a high CEO score, Jason Trevisan has won the Best CEOs in 2025. CarGurus’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Business Development department, employees with Entry Level experience, and employees in the Sales department. However, employees in the Design department, employees in the Finance department, and employees in the Marketing department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to CarGurus’s competitors, Jason Trevisan ranks right above AutoTrader CEO Sanford Schwartz. Under Trevisan’s leadership, CarGurus employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Environment. Meetings and Gender are two areas, according to respondents, where CarGurus could stand to see real improvement.

CarGurus Leadership

The CarGurus Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Jason Trevisan, President & Chief Operating Officer Samuel Zales, and Chief Product Officer Tom Caputo

  • Jason Trevisan  CEO / President

    Jason Trevisan CEO / President

    Jason joined CarGurus in 2015 as Chief Financial Officer, and he was appointed to CEO in 2021. Prior to joining... read more

  • Samuel Zales President & Chief Operating Officer

    Sam, who joined CarGurus in 2014, serves as President and COO of CarGurus, leading the company’s revenue and... read more

  • Tom Caputo Chief Product Officer

    Tom joined CarGurus in 2017. Prior to joining CarGurus, he spent five years as the Chief Product Officer at Fiksu, a... read more

  • Scot Fredo Chief Financial Officer

    Scot joined CarGurus in 2016 and previously served as Senior Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis before... read more

  • Andrea Eldridge Chief People Officer

    Andrea joined CarGurus as Chief People Officer in 2020. Prior to this, she was Senior Vice President of Talent and... read more

  • Spencer Scott EVP North American Sales and Service

    Prior to joining CarGurus, Spencer was Head of Revenue and Media Platforms at Publisher's Clearing House, a direct... read more

  • Dafna Sarnoff Chief Marketing Officer

    Dafna Sarnoff serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of CarGurus.

CarGurus Salaries

How much does CarGurus pay?

How much do people at CarGurus get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at CarGurus is $84,408, or $40 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $87,934, or $42 per hour.

At CarGurus, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $211,806 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $43,588 annually. Average CarGurus salaries by department include: HR at $122,990, Customer Support at $45,302, Marketing at $80,076, and Operations at $73,223. Half of CarGurus salaries are above $87,934.

400 employees at CarGurus rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 806 ratings) while 400 employees at CarGurus rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 796 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$56k
$56k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$73k
$73k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$84k
$84k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$147k
$147k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$207k
$207k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$264k
$264k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$269k
$269k100th Percentile
$84,408*
Average Compensation
$87,934*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

CarGurus Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at CarGurus

Diverse employees at CarGurus score the company 88/100 across various culture categories, placing CarGurus in the Top 5% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at CarGurus across various culture dimensions.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and the world around us. We strive to ensure that all employees see themselves represented in leadership roles and across the company and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone has an equitable opportunity to grow, contribute, and develop. We are dedicated to fostering a culture of belonging where we embrace and celebrate each person’s unique story and perspective, and we aim to create an environment where all,employees are positioned to thrive at the highest levels.,,Our Guru-led employee resource groups (ERGs) are open to all and focus on providing support, enhancing career and personal development, and fostering an inclusive community where everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work together.,,API@CarGurus,Offers Asian and Pacific Islander employees a space for celebrating their diverse backgrounds, supporting one another, and promoting cultural awareness more broadly. ,,AccessAbility@CarGurus,Establishes a supportive and inclusive environment for Gurus with neurodiversity and disabilities, as well as their allies. Through collaboration and partnership with colleagues, this group strives to break down barriers, eliminate stigma, and promote understanding of neurodiversity and disability in the workplace. ,,Caregivers@CarGurus,Recognizes the unique challenges of employees in caregiving roles and strives to empower them through community, resource-sharing, and support.,,CarGurus Salutes Service,Assists prospective military talent, and other service-related backgrounds, with preparing for the difficult career conversations one can face when transitioning, not just into the civilian world but into the tech landscape. By partnering with their allies, this group gets involved with events and causes that support veterans locally. ,,LGBTQ+@CarGurus,Provides LGBTQ+ employees with social, structural, and professional support while fostering visibility and empowerment in the broader community. ,,Parents@CarGurus,Amplifies the voices of CG’s parent community and creates a forum for connecting and sharing helpful tips and resources. ,,People of Color@CarGurus,Promotes equity, inclusion, and community at CarGurus by building a diverse community that celebrates our intersecting identities.,,Women@CarGurus,Encourages women to advance their skills and leadership potential through connection, mentorship, collaboration, and discussion. This group serves as an inclusive place for women and gender minorities to find their voice, be heard within the company, and influence initiatives to make CarGurus the best place to work for all genders.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 94/100
Department - Customer Support
Men 90/100
Department - Sales
Diverse Employees 92/100
Department - IT

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 80/100
Department - Design
Men 83/100
Department - Marketing
Diverse Employees 83/100
Department - Operations

CarGurus Perks & Benefits

Equity in the form of RSUs Adoption Assistance Commuter Benefits Bike to Work Stipend Mental Health Companywide Holidays Auto Perk Care.com Headspace

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Gym Membership / Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Performance Bonus
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Office Perks

  • Free Food
  • Company Social Outings
  • Legal Assistance
  • Work From Home Policy
  • Unique Office Space

CarGurus PTO

CarGurus' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
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No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
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$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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H1B Visa

In 2019, CarGurus applied for 12 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

CarGurus has a total of 1000 employees

12
Total Applied
  • 100% Granted (12 out of 12)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 12)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 12)
  • 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 12)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let CarGurus Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in CarGurus on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
31%
Product
15%
Engineering
11%
Sales
11%
Design
10%
Other
21%

Candidates By Location

Boston
33%
New York City
5%
Cambridge
5%
Atlanta
3%
Los Angeles
3%
Other
51%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding CarGurus

What is CarGurus address?

CarGurus location is at 1001 Boylston St

Who is the CEO of CarGurus?

CarGurus CEO is Jason Trevisan, their score by employees is 92

What is CarGurus eNPS?

The eNPS for CarGurus is 71

What is the salary for Financial Analyst in CarGurus?

Financial Analyst average salary in the US is 75k

What are the salaries in the Admin in CarGurus?

The average salaries for Admin in CarGurus is 46k

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