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Is CarMax more expensive than a dealership?
CarMax vehicles are often priced slightly higher than negotiable dealership listings because their price already accounts for the no-haggle convenience. A 2024 iSeeCars study found CarMax prices averaged 1.1% above market value. At a traditional dealer -- or through a broker who sources from 350+ dealers -- you may find the same vehicle for less after negotiation.
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“Easy and pain free.” Say that about anything and it’s positively notable. Say that about car shopping and it’s pleasantly surprising. Thanks to David, Sebastian and team for their soup to nuts support.
“Easy and pain free.” Say that about anything and it’s positively notable. Say that about car shopping and it’s pleasantly surprising. Thanks to David, Sebastian and team for their soup to nuts support.
Dan and Ting Riess
I've loved working with Vantage for my last two cars. It's so much better than having to go to multiple dealerships and haggle to get the right make, model and price you're looking for. Their customer service and quick turnaround to getting a car delivered to your door is incredible. Highly recommend them for your car shopping needs!!
I've loved working with Vantage for my last two cars. It's so much better than having to go to multiple dealerships and haggle to get the right make, model and price you're looking for. Their customer service and quick turnaround to getting a car delivered to your door is incredible. Highly recommend them for your car shopping needs!!
Scott Wolinsky
Dave was a pleasure to work with; simple, easy, and straight to the point. The car is beautiful - will definitely be using him again. Thank you!!!
Dave was a pleasure to work with; simple, easy, and straight to the point. The car is beautiful - will definitely be using him again. Thank you!!!
Brittany Smith
Jeremy J
Super streamlined way to purchase a car.Very professional and easy to work with.
Super streamlined way to purchase a car.Very professional and easy to work with.
Jason Levy
My wife and I recently moved from the city and needed a car but didn’t know where to start. At first we tried online, but it was honestly a little overwhelming. I reached out to a local friend for leads, and he pointed me to Vantage. I hopped on a call with Sean after work and gave him a rough outline for what we were looking for. I’m not a car guy, so it was basically: “I need something safe, reliable, and not falling apart.” Sean very much IS a car guy, and he took it from there. After going over our budget, he recommended a couple options, as well as compelling reasons to lease instead of buying used as we had planned. The next morning we went back and forth via text to hash out the details, and then that afternoon a beautiful brand new car within our budget rolled into our driveway. I signed some paperwork with his team, and that was that. Literally less than 24 hours after the initial phone call, I was all set. It was easier than 99% of all my other projects that go into moving to the burbs. The whole experience was extremely communicative and chill. And on top of everything else…I straight up love this car. I fear I’m a car guy now. Thanks, Vantage.
My wife and I recently moved from the city and needed a car but didn’t know where to start. At first we tried online, but it was honestly a little overwhelming. I reached out to a local friend for leads, and he pointed me to Vantage. I hopped on a call with Sean after work and gave him a rough outline for what we were looking for. I’m not a car guy, so it was basically: “I need something safe, reliable, and not falling apart.” Sean very much IS a car guy, and he took it from there. After going over our budget, he recommended a couple options, as well as compelling reasons to lease instead of buying used as we had planned. The next morning we went back and forth via text to hash out the details, and then that afternoon a beautiful brand new car within our budget rolled into our driveway. I signed some paperwork with his team, and that was that. Literally less than 24 hours after the initial phone call, I was all set. It was easier than 99% of all my other projects that go into moving to the burbs. The whole experience was extremely communicative and chill. And on top of everything else…I straight up love this car. I fear I’m a car guy now. Thanks, Vantage.
Stephen Gumbrecht
Incredibly easy to buy a car. We found the one we want. All arrangements made on the phone. The car was seamlessly delivered to our house. Very smooth process!!
Incredibly easy to buy a car. We found the one we want. All arrangements made on the phone. The car was seamlessly delivered to our house. Very smooth process!!
Todd Krell
The Best Hands Down!
The Best Hands Down!
Joseph Ilg
Had a great experience, our rather urgent needs were addressed promptly and professionally. Thank you, Elka Green, for your recommendations! We’ll come back, happy customers.
Had a great experience, our rather urgent needs were addressed promptly and professionally. Thank you, Elka Green, for your recommendations! We’ll come back, happy customers.
Victor O