Live Forecast
2022 Ford F-150 — Live Forecast
8-week price forecast with P10/P50/P90 confidence bands
How It Works
Three steps to smarter buying decisions
We collect real listing data daily
CarCast ingests median prices for 798 vehicle segments every day from live dealer inventory across the US.
AI forecasts where prices are heading
Our proprietary AI engine analyzes historical price patterns and generates 30-60 day forecasts with confidence intervals.
You see where prices are heading
Each segment gets a plain-English Rising / Stable / Softening trend classification, backed by data. No guesswork, just numbers — informational analytics only, not financial advice.
Intelligence Tools
More signal, less noise
Tools built for timing, not just tracking.
Price Trend Gauge
Every vehicle segment gets a clear, instant trend classification: Strong Rising, Rising, Stable, Softening, or Strong Softening. No spreadsheets — just one gauge that summarizes where the AI projects listing prices to move. Built on the same forecasting model behind the 30 and 60-day outlooks.
See it live →Market Sentiment
CarCast scans thousands of real buyer and seller conversations across the web to gauge market sentiment for every vehicle segment. Are buyers leaning up or down? Pair the crowd sentiment with the AI forecast for a more complete picture.
Try it free →Pricing
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Start free. Upgrade when you need more.
Free
- 30-day price forecasts
- Every tracked vehicle segment
- P10 / P50 / P90 confidence bands
- Rising / Stable / Softening trend
- 20 requests / day
Testimonials
What Dealers Are Saying
Composite scenarios based on observed dealer workflows. Dollar figures and outcomes are illustrative, not from a specific customer.
“An independent dealer running ~40 units/month uses 60-day forecasts to skip trucks with weak forward curves — recent backtests show passing on declining segments protects 5–10% of gross on those units.”
Independent dealer (composite)
40-unit/month lot, Sun Belt
“A wholesale buyer benchmarks lane bids against confidence bands instead of a single point estimate — the range, not the midpoint, is what changes their bid behavior.”
Wholesale buyer (composite)
Regional auction lanes
“A multi-rooftop dealer group pairs CarCast's forward view with MMR to decide what to stock vs. wholesale — the 60-day direction is what MMR doesn't give them.”
Multi-rooftop dealer group (composite)
5+ locations, Southeast
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the data come from?
We aggregate pricing data from MarketCheck (dealer listings covering millions of active used cars across the U.S.) and public market indices including FRED regional CPI data. Data is refreshed weekly from live listings.
How accurate are the forecasts?
Our backtesting shows a mean absolute error of 3-5% on 30-day forecasts across our tracked segments. Accuracy varies by segment volatility — trucks and EVs tend to be more volatile than sedans.
Does this replace vAuto or Black Book?
No. vAuto and Black Book tell you where prices are today. CarCast tells you where prices are going. They're complementary — use CarCast for timing decisions, your existing tools for current valuations.
What's included in the free plan?
30-day forecasts on every tracked vehicle segment, 20 API requests per day, community support. No credit card required to start. Upgrade to Pro for the 60-day forecast horizon, price alerts, and the weekly market digest.
Can I use this for wholesale buying decisions?
Absolutely. Many of our users are wholesale buyers who use CarCast to time their auction purchases. The 30-60 day forecasts help you avoid buying into a declining market.
Does the Pro trial require a credit card?
Yes. The 7-day Pro trial requires a card on file so we can transition you to the paid plan automatically when the trial ends. Cancel anytime in your account settings — no charge if you cancel before day 7.