Cargurus Categories Spider

The Cargurus Categories Spider is a powerful tool designed to extract detailed vehicle listings from CarGurus. This actor allows users to gather comprehensive data on various car models, making it ideal for market research, competitive analysis, and price monitoring.

Features

• Comprehensive Data Extraction: Gather detailed information on car listings, including make, model, year, price, and more.
• High Data Quality: Ensures accurate and up-to-date information from CarGurus.
• Customizable Scraping: Set specific URLs and item limits to tailor the data extraction process.
• Efficient Performance: Optimized for fast and reliable data scraping.
• User-Friendly Interface: Easy configuration and execution through the Apify platform.
• Versatile Output Formats: Export data in JSON, CSV, or Excel formats for easy integration.
• Automated Data Collection: Schedule runs to automate data gathering and stay updated with the latest listings.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
Urls	Array	No	The URLs for the spider to scrape.	["https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-SUV-Crossover-bg7"]
itemLimit	Integer	No	Specifies the maximum number of items to process.	20

Example Usage

Example Input JSON

{
  "Urls": ["https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-SUV-Crossover-bg7"],
  "itemLimit": 20
}

Example Output JSON

[
  {
    "id": 438460042,
    "url": "https://www.cargurus.com/details/438460042",
    "vin": "3C4NJDBN5ST530344",
    "stock_number": "5051",
    "listing_title": "2025 Jeep Compass Latitude 4WD",
    "listing_source": "Dealer Car Search-1",
    "offset": 23,
    "make": "Jeep",
    "model": "Compass",
    "year": "2025",
    "trim": "Latitude 4WD",
    "body_type": "SUV / Crossover",
    "entity_id": "t111360",
    "drivetrain": "Four-Wheel Drive",
    "transmission": "Automatic",
    "engine": "200 hp 2L I4",
    "doors": "4 doors",
    "exterior_color": "Black",
    "interior_color": "Black",
    "is_cpo": false,
    "is_new": false,
    "safety_rating": "Not Rated",
    "features": [
      "Alloy Wheels",
      "Bluetooth",
      "Backup Camera",
      "Remote Start",
      "Blind Spot Monitoring",
      "Heated Seats"
    ],
    "mileage": 10935,
    "mileage_unit": "MILES",
    "localized_mileage": "10,935",
    "fuel_type": "Gasoline",
    "city_mpg": 24,
    "highway_mpg": 32,
    "combined_mpg": 27.6,
    "ev_range": null,
    "ev_capacity_kwh": null,
    "price": 21995,
    "expected_price": 23528,
    "price_differential": 1533,
    "localized_price": "$21,995",
    "deal_rating": "GREAT_PRICE",
    "deal_score": 0.77124965,
    "imv_price": 23528,
    "days_on_market": 85,
    "how_to_shop": "PICK_UP_ONLY",
    "buying_option": null,
    "sort_score": 991,
    "seller_id": 1252564,
    "seller_name": "C & D Auto Exchange Inc.",
    "seller_city": "Cape Coral",
    "seller_region": "FL",
    "seller_zip": "33909",
    "seller_phone": "+1 239-499-3495",
    "is_franchise": false,
    "franchise_make": null,
    "sales_status": "PAYING",
    "seller_logo_url": "https://static.cargurus.com/images/site/2017/07/18/17/29/c___d_auto_exchange-pic-5199529041117909570-200x200.jpeg",
    "directions_url": "https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=C+%26+D+Auto+Exchange+Inc.+1036+NE+Pine+Island+Rd%2C+Unit+16%2CCape+Coral+FL%2C+33909%2CUS",
    "picture_url": "https://static.cargurus.com/images/forsale/2026/01/28/09/29/2025_jeep_compass-pic-2702563825665258426-1024x768.jpeg",
    "picture_count": 16,
    "actor_id": "BceS0yslHdMPpjpRc",
    "run_id": "OS4Pxvn1ECfHbXjh5"
  }
]

Use Cases

• Market Research and Analysis: Gather data to understand market trends and consumer preferences.
• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitor pricing and offerings.
• Price Monitoring: Track price changes and identify the best deals.
• Content Aggregation: Compile comprehensive vehicle data for content creation.
• Academic Research: Use data for studies in automotive trends and economics.
• Business Automation: Automate data collection for streamlined business operations.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Cargurus Categories Spider" in the Apify Store.
2. Click "Try for free" or "Run".
3. Configure input parameters.
4. Click "Start" to begin extraction.
5. Monitor progress in the log.
6. Export results in your preferred format (JSON, CSV, Excel).

Output Format

The output is a JSON array where each object contains detailed information about a vehicle listing. Key fields include id, url, vin, make, model, year, price, mileage, seller_name, and deal_rating.

Support

For custom/simplified outputs or bug reports, please contact:

• Email: support@getdataforme.com
• Subject line: "custom support"
• Contact form: https://getdataforme.com/contact/

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