The 5 Best Car Buying Toolkits in 2025 (And Why We Beat Them)

1. CarHandled Toolkit
Great for understanding buy vs. lease, total ownership costs, and comparing different car models. Ideal if you’re early in the process and want guidance without sales pressure.

2. Edmunds
• Compare car prices and features
• True Cost to Own calculator
• Lease vs. Buy calculator

3. Kelley Blue Book (KBB)
• Get trade-in values
• See market pricing trends
• Research reliability and resale value

4. Consumer Reports
(subscription may be needed)
• In-depth vehicle reliability, safety, and satisfaction data

5. Autotrader & CarGurus
• Great for comparing prices across dealers
• Set price alerts and use location filters

Why We’re First on the List

We built the CarHandled Toolkit with actual car buyers in mind — not lead generation or affiliate sales. Our tools work for real-world scenarios and walk you through the process start to finish. No fluff, no sales calls. Just results.

And if you want someone to handle it all for you? Our Concierge Service is ready when you are.