Proprietary Intelligence Scores
Scores you can't get anywhere else. Computed from data, not dealer payments. Every vehicle is evaluated to give you unprecedented insight.
CarGenius Quality Score
Is this a good car at a fair price?
Our master score that combines vehicle condition, deal quality relative to market, and reliability reputation into one easy-to-understand number. Higher is better.
Key Factors:
- Vehicle condition
- Deal quality vs. market
- Reliability reputation
- Overall value
Regret Probability
How likely are you to regret this purchase?
Predicts the likelihood you'll be unhappy with this purchase. We factor in reliability risk, lifestyle fit, ownership cost surprises, and depreciation trajectory.
Key Factors:
- Reliability risk
- Lifestyle fit
- Cost surprises
- Depreciation trajectory
Best Time to Buy Index
Should you buy now or wait?
Market timing intelligence that analyzes seasonal patterns, inventory trends, new model releases, and price momentum to tell you if now is a good time to buy.
Key Factors:
- Market timing signals
- Seasonal patterns
- Inventory trends
- New model impact
Ownership Risk Timeline
What problems should you expect and when?
A visual forecast of ownership risk over time. See when major repairs are likely, when warranty expires, and how TCO evolves over your ownership period.
Key Factors:
- Major repair probability
- Warranty timeline
- Component failure risk
- TCO projection
Total Cost of Ownership
Beyond the sticker price, our TCO calculator models the true cost of ownership over time.
Depreciation
Projected value loss over your ownership period
Fuel Costs
EPA estimates + real-world driving patterns
Insurance
Estimated premiums based on vehicle type and demographics
Maintenance
Scheduled maintenance + likely repair costs
How We Calculate Your Scores
Our AI analyzes millions of data points to generate accurate, actionable intelligence for every vehicle.
Data Collection
We aggregate data from dealerships, market analytics, reliability databases, and owner reports.
AI Analysis
Our algorithms analyze patterns, compare vehicles, and identify factors that impact each score dimension.
Independence
No dealer payments influence our scores. Rankings are computed from data, not revenue.
Explainability
Every score comes with clear explanations of what drove the rating. No black boxes.
See Your Scores in Action
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