Our Philosophy

Social responsibility is a critical tenet of the CarGurus culture, and our approach to corporate citizenship is built for the long haul with integrity, community engagement, inclusion, and sustainability in the driver’s seat.

Because building a better future isn’t just a pit stop for us - it’s our destination.

We Are Pioneering
From the beginning, we set out to radically change how people buy and sell cars. We tackle difficult problems head-on. We are curious. We are risk-takers. We embrace change even if it’s uncomfortable.
We Are Data-Driven
We rely on data, not hunches, to make decisions. We listen to our instincts but we validate through rapid testing, learning and optimizing. We translate complex data into actionable insights for our users, our customers and our people.
We Are Collaborative
We celebrate our individual strengths and perspectives but know that our success requires teamwork. We partner, we listen and we leverage feedback from each other, our users and our customers.
We Are Transparent
We believe transparency is the foundation of trust and enables better decision making. We communicate clearly and honestly. We deliver unbiased guidance. Our products, services and company culture are built on these principles.
We Have Integrity
We act responsibly and consider the impact of our actions on each other, our partners and the world around us. We believe empathy, respect and fairness are essential. We set high ethical standards and expect principled leadership from our people.
We Move Quickly
We believe there’s power in speed. We iterate quickly and often, continuously improving as we go. We are not afraid to break things. If we fail, we do it fast, learn from it and move on.

Drive Change

The Drive Change program is our charitable giving strategy and includes three pillars focused on employee engagement, dealer engagement, and community impact. Whether it’s through our employees, dealers, or consumers, we seek to support our communities by volunteering and giving in ways that matter.

2025 Impact

$815,000+
total raised and donated
$461,000+
in total employee-led giving
$87,000
general corporate giving
$271,000
donated by CarGurus on behalf of 53 dealership customers

Highlights

CarGurus Annual Summer Concert Lottery supporting the Red Sox Foundation
CarGurus Annual Summer Concert Lottery supporting the Red Sox Foundation
Drive Change Annual Service Week with Focus: HOPE (Detroit)
Drive Change Annual Service Week with Focus: HOPE (Detroit)
CarGurus Drive Change Golf Open benefiting First Tee and Youth on Course
Cooking for Families Supporting Ronald McDonald House of Ireland (Dublin)
Cooking for Families Supporting Ronald McDonald House of Ireland (Dublin)
Charles River Earth Day Cleanup (Boston)
Charles River Earth Day Cleanup (Boston)
Holiday Drive for Toys for Tots, Youth Villages, and Catie’s Closet
Holiday Drive for Toys for Tots, Youth Villages, and Catie’s Closet

Core Pillars of Drive Change

Service Week 2025

CarGurus is committed to fostering a culture of giving and service that aligns with our Core Values and employee interests. We empower employees to help lead meaningful change through employee-led charitable donations, a matching donation program, volunteer PTO, and a yearly company-wide week of service.

CarGurus recognizes and supports our dealers who make an impact in the communities they serve.

  • Dealer Sponsorship Program: Dealer customers can make requests for CarGurus to give financial contributions to their charitable events - we have budgeted funds to support these initiatives and to continue to grow our partnership with our loyal customers.
  • Dealer Community Outreach: CarGurus partners with dealers in communities impacted by natural disasters and adverse current events by co-sponsoring donations or matching dealer donations to nonprofits in the affected areas.

CarGurus’ community impact focuses our corporate giving in two main areas to optimize our collective good and to better measure impact.

  • Youth & Education: We support our present and future leaders, talent pipeline, and community members by supporting 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, programs, and activities that support youth and education.
  • Environment: We seek to make a positive difference in the fight against climate change by supporting 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, programs, and activities that help conserve our environment for future generations.

Environment

At CarGurus, we prioritize responsible action and consider our environmental footprint. Although our facilities and operations have limited environmental impact, we seek opportunities to enhance our conservation effort - including our new LEED Gold-certified headquarters and a commuting stipend for employees encouraging low-carbon-footprint commuting practices. Our Climate Gurus community is an active employee group who takes on initiatives like supporting Earth Day programming, facilitating discussions on reducing impact, and sharing best practices tailored to company needs.

Investor Contact

Kirndeep Singh
VP, Head of Investor Relations