Used Car Price Intelligence
The only used car pricing tool
that sees the future
KBB, Edmunds, vAuto, Manheim — they're all excellent at telling you what prices are right now. CarCast is the only tool that tells you where they're going.
798 vehicle segments tracked · Updated weekly · Free plan available
KBB, Edmunds, vAuto, and Manheim are good at what they do — they tell you what a used car is worth today. But the market moves. Used car prices can shift 5–15% in 60 days depending on the segment and season. The real question isn't only what a car is worth right now — it's where prices in that segment are heading.
CarCast answers that question. Every segment in our database comes with a 30-day forecast, a 60-day forecast, a confidence band, and a plain-English Rising / Stable / Softening trend classification — updated every week. No other tool in this space does that.
Why CarCast is different
Three capabilities no other pricing tool offers.
Forward-Looking Intelligence
30 and 60-day price forecasts with confidence bands across 798vehicle segments. Know if that F-150 you're eyeing will cost more or less next month — before you decide to buy.
Rising / Stable / Softening Trend
A plain-English trend classification for every segment, updated weekly. Email alerts notify you the moment a segment's outlook changes, so you're working from fresh market data instead of stale snapshots.
Built for Everyone
Free plan for individual buyers. Pro for enthusiasts and flippers. Agency with API access for dealers and inventory platforms. Forecasting intelligence shouldn't cost $1,500/month. Starting from $0.
How CarCast compares
We've grouped competitors into categories to keep the comparison readable.
| Feature | CarCast from $0 / mo | Traditional Tools KBB, Edmunds | Dealer Platforms vAuto | Wholesale Manheim, ADESA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-day price forecast | ||||
| 60-day price forecast | ||||
| Rising / Stable / Softening trend classification | ||||
| Confidence bands (price range)P10/P50/P90 range on every forecast | ||||
| Price-change email alerts | Partial | |||
| Current market pricing | ||||
| Historical price trends | Partial | |||
| Free plan available | ||||
| REST API accessAgency plan | Partial | Partial | ||
| DMS / dealer system integrationComing soon | Coming soon | Partial | ||
| Wholesale auction marketplace | Partial | |||
| Starting price | $0 / mo | Free | $1,500+ / mo | Per-vehicle fees |
Comparison reflects publicly available information as of April 2026.
Tool-by-tool breakdown
Every tool here is good at something. Here's where CarCast fits alongside each one.
vAuto
Full comparison →The industry standard for franchise dealer inventory management. vAuto uses real-time auction and retail data to show you what vehicles are worth today and how quickly they're turning in your market.
What CarCast adds
CarCast layers 30 and 60-day price forecasts on top of current market data — telling you not just what a segment is worth today, but whether it will be worth more or less next month. Starting at $149/month vs $1,500+, CarCast also makes that intelligence accessible to independent dealers and buyers.
Use CarCast alongside vAuto for the forecasting layer.
Kelley Blue Book
Full comparison →The most trusted name in used car values. KBB has decades of consumer trust and is the benchmark trade-in reference for millions of buyers and dealers every year.
What CarCast adds
KBB answers "what is this car worth today?" — CarCast answers "where are prices in this segment heading?" The Rising / Stable / Softening trend classification and 30/60-day forecasts add a forward-looking layer to the static-value picture. Both tools serve different moments in the research process.
Edmunds
Full comparison →A research-first platform with authoritative editorial reviews, expert car ratings, and True Market Value pricing. Edmunds is where buyers go to research before they decide.
What CarCast adds
Edmunds excels at the research phase — helping you understand a car's attributes and fair price. CarCast adds a forward-looking layer: once you know what you want, CarCast shows you where listing prices in that segment are projected to move, with AI-powered forecasts and weekly market alerts.
Manheim
Full comparison →The largest wholesale vehicle auction in the US, processing 7M+ vehicles per year. The Manheim Market Report (MMR) is the industry's wholesale pricing benchmark.
What CarCast adds
MMR shows where wholesale prices have been. CarCast forecasts where they're going — 30 and 60 days out with confidence bands. For dealers sourcing at auction, knowing the price trajectory before bidding is a meaningful edge. CarCast requires no dealer license and no per-vehicle fees.
CarCast adds forecasting intelligence to auction sourcing decisions.
ADESA
Full comparison →The #2 wholesale auto auction, with 3M+ vehicles annually and ADESA Clear, a 24/7 digital auction platform. CarValue provides wholesale pricing estimates for ADESA customers.
What CarCast adds
CarValue gives you a current-week wholesale estimate. CarCast extends that with 30 and 60-day forecasts that show where the retail side is projected to move. Fixed monthly pricing instead of per-vehicle auction fees.
CarCast adds forward-looking price direction to wholesale sourcing decisions.
CarEdge
Full comparison →A consumer-focused car buying platform built around negotiation coaching, dealer invoice data, and market insights. Started as a popular YouTube channel and expanded into a subscription service.
What CarCast adds
CarEdge is excellent for understanding negotiation leverage today. CarCast focuses on price forecasting — projecting where segment prices are heading so you have forward-looking context. Where CarEdge helps you negotiate the best price available, CarCast surfaces whether listing prices in that segment have been trending up or down.
Is CarCast right for you?
Honest answer: not everyone needs forecasting. Here's how to know.
CarCast is for you if...
- You want to know where prices are going, not just where they are.
- You time your buys and sells based on market direction.
- You're an independent dealer, flipper, or buyer who needs affordable intelligence.
- You want email alerts when a segment's forecast changes.
- You need API access to feed price forecasts into your own inventory tools.
- You track multiple vehicle segments and want a single dashboard for all of them.
You might not need CarCast if...
- You only need today's trade-in value — KBB does that very well, for free.
- You need DMS integration and franchise dealer tooling — vAuto is purpose-built for that.
- You need direct access to wholesale auctions — Manheim and ADESA are the marketplaces.
- You're focused on negotiation coaching rather than market timing — CarEdge covers that well.
Common questions
How is CarCast different from KBB and Edmunds?
KBB and Edmunds are excellent at telling you what a used car is worth today. CarCast answers a different question: where are prices heading over the next 30–60 days? Our AI-powered forecasting engine generates 30 and 60-day price forecasts with confidence bands and a Rising / Stable / Softening trend classification — something neither KBB nor Edmunds offers. Informational analytics only, not financial advice.
How does CarCast compare to vAuto?
vAuto is the industry standard for franchise dealers — excellent at inventory management and current market data. CarCast starts at $149/month (vs $1,500+), is designed for independent dealers and individual buyers, and adds the forecasting layer vAuto doesn't have: 30 and 60-day price forecasts. Many dealers use CarCast alongside vAuto specifically for this forward-looking intelligence.
Is CarCast a replacement for vAuto?
Not a full replacement — vAuto has deep DMS integrations and wholesale sourcing tools that CarCast doesn't offer. Think of CarCast as the forecasting layer that plugs the gap vAuto leaves. Many dealers run both: vAuto for day-to-day operations, CarCast for the 30 and 60-day price outlook on segments they're stocking.
Does CarCast work for individual car buyers or just dealers?
Both. Individual buyers use CarCast's Free and Pro plans to understand where their target segment's prices are heading — the Rising / Stable / Softening trend classification surfaces whether listing prices have been moving up or down. Independent dealers and flippers use Pro for deeper access. Dealers needing bulk forecasting and API access use the Agency plan.
How often is CarCast data updated?
CarCast forecasts are updated weekly across every tracked vehicle segment. Weekly email digests and price-change alerts notify you when the outlook for a segment you follow shifts — so you're never caught off guard by a market move.
Know where prices are going
before everyone else.
Start free — no credit card required. Get 30 and 60-day forecasts, Rising / Stable / Softening trend classifications, and weekly alerts across 798 vehicle segments.
Forecasts and trend classifications are informational analytics only and do not constitute financial advice or a recommendation to purchase, hold, or sell any vehicle. Individual market conditions vary.