For independent dealers
See which inventory
may soften next.
Public 30-day price forecasts for the segments you stock, read next to the valuation tools you already use.
Public 30-day forecast
2024 Ford F-150 XLT
Segment median
$41,963
In 30 days
$41,590
−0.9%
Segment median, not a VIN appraisal.
Open this forecast →Segments tracked
1,601
Forecast update
Weekly
Listing medians
Mean absolute error
5.8%
3,684 forecasts scored · not split by horizon
Dealer plan
$199/mo
Free to browse the 30-day forecast
For Independent Dealers · The $199 plan
See which inventory is exposed before the market moves.
CarCast helps independent dealers review which inventory segments may soften over the next 30–60 days, so they can prioritize pricing and buying decisions alongside their existing valuation tools. Forecasts cover 1,601 segments and describe the segment median, not a VIN-level valuation.
- Paste VINs
- Drop an inventory URL
- Upload a CSV
No card. Dealer is $199/mo if you want the whole lot after the review.
Your lot
Example view- 2021 Toyota TacomaRising +2.4%
- 2020 Ford F-150Stable −0.9%
- 2022 Jeep WranglerRising +1.8%
Every VIN scored 30 and 60 days out with P10–P90 confidence bands. Illustrative example — sign in to forecast your real inventory.
Who it's for
Pick the path that fits you.
Independent dealers start with a five-vehicle market-risk review. Buyers and flippers can still browse a forecast.
For Dealers
Built for the lotSee which inventory is exposed.
A 30–60 day market-risk read on every segment on your lot — flag the units most exposed to a softening market, prioritize pricing, and buy with the trend. Alongside your MMR and book values. From $199/mo.
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Live Forecast
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60-day 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 1601 vehicle models 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 vehicle gets a plain-English Rising / Stable / Softening trend classification, backed by data. Not a VIN-level auction valuation — that's MMR. CarCast tells you where the segment is heading next. Informational analytics only, not financial advice.
Intelligence Tools
More signal, less noise
Tools built for timing, not just tracking.
Price Trend Gauge
Every vehicle model 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 model. 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
One product, three simple plans — from free to $199/mo for dealers.
Free
Start here — no card
- 30-day forecast on every tracked segment
- 20 lookups per day
- P50 price estimate
- Public forecast pages you can view and share — no login required
Under the hood
Built on real market data
No opinions, no guesswork — every forecast is grounded in live dealer listings and public economic indicators, refreshed weekly.
1,601
Vehicle segments tracked
43 makes, 218 models — 30 and 60-day forecasts on every one.
Weekly
Forecast refresh cadence
Every model re-runs on fresh listing data every week. No stale numbers, no month-old snapshots.
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Independent data sources
MarketCheck dealer listings, FRED regional CPI, and the Cox Automotive MUVVI wholesale index.
4,800 forecasts refreshed in the last 7 days · last refreshed Oct 4, 2026
“I built CarCast so independent dealers get the same forward-looking price intelligence the big platforms keep for themselves.” — Rick, founder ↗
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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?
We publish mean absolute percentage error, not a single "accuracy" percentage. The current mean absolute percentage error, the number of forecasts scored, and the horizons included are on /accuracy. A forecast counts only after its horizon has elapsed, against the later MarketCheck listing median for that segment. That figure is a live outcome, not a historical model backtest, and it is not a guarantee for any one vehicle. We do not publish a directional hit rate.
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?
You can open any public forecast page and see the 30-day median estimate, with no account and no card. That is the whole free plan: read the forecast and share the page. Enthusiast ($9/mo) adds the 60-day horizon, the full P10/P50/P90 band, and price-move alerts. Dealers who want a lot review start with a five-vehicle market-risk review; the Dealer plan is $199/mo.
Can I use this for wholesale buying decisions?
Absolutely. The 30-60 day forecasts help you time purchases and avoid buying into a declining market.
Do paid plans require a credit card?
Yes. Paid plans (Enthusiast and Dealer) are billed through our secure Stripe and Apple Pay checkout, so a card is required to start. The free plan never needs a card, and every paid plan carries a 30-day refund.
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