CarGurus Zipcode Search Scraper

Scrape CarGurus vehicle search pages by ZIP code: VIN, make, model, year, trim, price, MSRP, mileage, fuel economy, dealer name and location, and direct listing link.

• Pay per result row: the platform usage of the run is included, and a run that finds nothing has no result charges.
• No login, no cookies, no account on Cargurus: public pages only.
• Export to JSON, CSV, Excel, XML or HTML, or read the rows through the Apify API.
• Start it from the Console, on a schedule, through the API, or as a tool for agents over MCP.
• Tested every day on its example input, with the rows checked, and repaired when a check fails.

What you get

Every result is one row in the run's dataset. Download it as JSON, CSV, Excel or HTML, or read it through the Apify API. The main fields:

Field	Meaning
listingId	Listing ID
vin	VIN
year	Year
make	Make
model	Model
trim	Trim
price	Price USD
msrp	MSRP USD
mileage	Mileage
dealerName	Dealer
dealerState	State
url	Listing URL

Example row:

{
  "listingId": "415100073",
  "vin": "1FA6P8CF5S5409045",
  "year": 2025,
  "make": "Ford",
  "model": "Mustang",
  "trim": "GT Premium Fastback RWD",
  "bodyType": "Coupe",
  "condition": "NEW",
  "price": 41491,
  "msrp": 55575,
  "mileage": 384,
  "exteriorColor": "Iconic Silver Metallic",
  "engine": "480 hp 5L V8",
  "transmission": "Automatic",
  "drivetrain": "Rear-Wheel Drive",
  "fuelType": "Gasoline",
  "mpgCombined": 19.6,
  "dealerName": "Harper Motors",
  "dealerCity": "Eureka",
  "dealerState": "CA",
  "dealerZip": "95503",
  "sellerType": "DEALER",
  "distance": 1.0,
  "imageUrl": "https://static.cargurus.com/images/forsale/2025/05/14/07/56/2025_ford_mustang-pic-example.jpg",
  "url": "https://www.cargurus.com/details/415100073"
}

How to use it

1. Open the Input tab (or call the actor through the API, see below).
2. Fill in CarGurus search page URLs; the form opens with a working example.
3. Set Maximum results to cap the size and the cost of the run.
4. Click Start. Rows appear on the Output tab while the run works.
5. Download the dataset, or connect it to Google Sheets, Make, Zapier, n8n or a webhook.

Input

Field	Type	Required	Description
searchUrls	array	yes	CarGurus vehicle listing pages such as https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/new/nl-New-Ford-Mustang-d2 or https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/used/nl-Used-Toyota-Camry-d158. Copy the URL from the CarGurus results page for your chosen make and model.
zipCode	string	no	5-digit US ZIP code to center the search on (e.g. 10001). Leave blank to use the server default location.
radiusMiles	integer	no	Search radius in miles from the ZIP code. Common values: 25, 50, 100, 200, 500. Default: 100.
condition	select	no	Keep only new listings, only used listings, or all regardless of condition. Allowed: all, new, used. Default: "all".
maxPages	integer	no	How many result pages to read per search URL (around 15-25 listings per page). Default: 3.
maxItems	integer	no	The run stops after this many result rows. It also caps what one run can cost. Default: 100.
proxyConfiguration	object	no	Leave as is: the run starts on the cheapest network the site accepts and switches to Apify Proxy automatically when the site blocks it. Pick proxy groups here only to force one specific network.

Field names from other tools work too: startUrls is read as searchUrls and limit as maxItems. Select values match in any letter case or spelling.

Example input:

{
  "searchUrls": [
    "https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/new/nl-New-Ford-Mustang-d2"
  ],
  "zipCode": "10001",
  "radiusMiles": 100,
  "maxPages": 1,
  "maxItems": 20
}

Pricing

You pay per result row in the dataset (the current price per 1,000 results is on the Pricing tab). A run that finds nothing produces no rows and no result charges. Set Maximum results to cap what a single run can cost.

Limits and notes

• Paste CarGurus vehicle search page URLs from your browser: https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/new/nl-New-Ford-Mustang-d2 for new cars or https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/used/nl-Used-... for used. Each URL covers one make and model.
• ZIP code and radius filter results by dealer proximity. CarGurus returns 15-25 listings per page; increase Pages per URL to collect more.
• Dealer phone numbers and private contact details are not included in output.
• Not affiliated with CarGurus.
• Only publicly visible data is collected. No login, no paywalled content, no personal contact details.
• The actor reads only pages that the site's robots.txt leaves open to automated access.
• Sites change their pages from time to time. The actor is checked automatically and repaired when a check fails.
• Each run sends one short usage record to the developer: the Actor and run IDs, the number of results, whether the run succeeded (and if not, the kind of error, such as "blocked" or "input problem"), whether the account is on a paid Apify plan, how the run was started (for example from the Console, the API or a schedule) and a one-way fingerprint of the account (a hash, not the account ID), so that repeat runs of one account count once. It contains nothing from your input or results.

Run it through the API

Python, with the apify-client package:

from apify_client import ApifyClient

client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN>")
run = client.actor("v0iddo/cargurus-zipcode-search-scraper").call(run_input={"searchUrls": ["https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/new/nl-New-Ford-Mustang-d2"], "zipCode": "10001", "radiusMiles": 100, "maxPages": 1, "maxItems": 20})
for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
    print(item)

JavaScript, with the apify-client package:

import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '<YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN>' });
const run = await client.actor('v0iddo/cargurus-zipcode-search-scraper').call({"searchUrls": ["https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/new/nl-New-Ford-Mustang-d2"], "zipCode": "10001", "radiusMiles": 100, "maxPages": 1, "maxItems": 20});
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
console.log(items);

One HTTP call that waits for the run and returns the rows (for runs that finish within 5 minutes):

curl -X POST "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/v0iddo~cargurus-zipcode-search-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items?token=<YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN>" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"searchUrls": ["https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/new/nl-New-Ford-Mustang-d2"], "zipCode": "10001", "radiusMiles": 100, "maxPages": 1, "maxItems": 20}'

Use it from an agent (MCP)

Claude, Cursor, VS Code and other MCP clients can call this actor as a tool through the Apify MCP server. Add it to the client's MCP configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "apify": {
      "url": "https://mcp.apify.com?tools=v0iddo/cargurus-zipcode-search-scraper",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer <YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Do I need an account on Cargurus, cookies or an API key?

No. The actor reads only what every visitor of Cargurus can see, without logging in. You only need an Apify account to start it.

How many results can one run return?

Up to 5,000 rows per run. Without a limit it stops at 100. Set Maximum results to the number you need; large jobs can also be split into several runs or scheduled.

How am I charged?

Per result row in the dataset, at the price on the Pricing tab for your Apify plan. The platform usage of the run is included in that price. A run that finds nothing produces no rows and no result charges, and your spending limit for a run is always respected.

Why did my run return no results?

The status message of the run says why: nothing matched the input, the input was not a page the actor understands, the page is closed to automated access by robots.txt, or the site refused every network the actor tried. Check the input against the example above and run it again with a small limit.

Can I run it on a schedule?

Yes. Save your input as a task and add a schedule in the Apify Console (daily, hourly or with a cron expression). Each run gets its own dataset, so you keep a history.

Which formats can I export?

JSON, CSV, Excel, XML, HTML table and RSS from the Output tab or the API. Integrations send the rows to Google Sheets, Slack, Make, Zapier, n8n or a webhook.

Is collecting this data allowed?

The actor collects only what Cargurus publishes to every visitor, without a login, and it reads only pages that robots.txt leaves open. Public data can still be personal data under laws such as the GDPR, and sites have their own terms: make sure your use of the data follows the rules that apply to you.

What happens when Cargurus changes its pages?

Automated tests run the actor every day on the example input and check the rows, not only that the run finished. When a check fails, the actor is repaired and rebuilt; the build history on this page shows each update.

Something is missing or wrong. Where do I report it?

Open an issue on the Issues tab of this actor with the run link. Requests for a new field are welcome too.

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