Both give you invoice data. We ask before a dealer ever gets your name.
CarCostCanada has been around since 1999. Here is how it stacks up against Price Driven. Use what fits you.
Get my free discount report →| Feature | Price Driven | CarCostCanada |
|---|---|---|
| Free invoice report | Price DrivenYes. Name and phone. No account. | CarCostCanadaYes. First five reports free. You need an account, a Canadian address and a phone check. |
| Who gets your info | Price DrivenWe call you first. We connect you with a dealer when you say go. | CarCostCanadaTheir FAQ says: "We share your contact information with new car dealers." |
| Negotiates for you | Price DrivenYes. Broker. $1,000 flat. | CarCostCanadaYes. Concierge. $399 plus tax. |
| Where it works | Price DrivenAny dealer in Canada | CarCostCanadaConcierge works in "qualifying communities." |
| Refund | Price DrivenFee back if you're not happy with the offer. | CarCostCanadaConcierge has a money-back guarantee. |
| Who pays them | Price DrivenReport and referral: dealers pay us when you buy. Broker: you pay us. | CarCostCanadaDealers get exclusive referrals by postal code. |
CarCostCanada details come from CarCostCanada's own website, checked October 2026. Prices before tax. See sources below.
CarCostCanada shows deep data like holdback and lease rates. Its concierge costs less than our broker. Pick it if you live in an area it covers and want the lower fee.
Pick the way you like to buy. Do it yourself. Let a dealer we trust handle it. Or hire a broker to work the deal for you.
Do it yourself with real data
Know the price before you go
See the dealer invoice price, the MSRP gap and your target price. Do this before you talk to a salesperson.
CarCostCanada: Free for members. Needs an account.
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Pay nothing. Get a fair deal.
Let a dealer we trust handle it
We call you first and explain your options. You say go. Then we connect you with one vetted dealer who agreed to give you a deal.
CarCostCanada: Sends your info to a dealer near you.
Dealers pay us a fee when you buy through a referral. You never pay for it.
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A broker works the deal for you
A broker on your side
Our broker talks to dealers across Canada for you. Each dealer has to beat the last one. Clients save $2,400 on average.*
CarCostCanada: Concierge for $399 in some areas.
Hire a broker →Book a free call. We'll tell you if there is room left to save.
CarCostCanada's FAQ says it sends your info to a dealer. We call you first. A dealer gets your name when you say so.
Their concierge works in some areas. Our broker works with any dealer in any province.
Give us your name and phone. See your price. No login. No dashboard.
“With so much smoke and mirrors in the show room, it's terrific to have some dealer invoice pricing data at your fingertips when negotiating a new car deal.”
The first five reports are free. You need an account, a Canadian address and a phone check.
Their FAQ says: "We share your contact information with new car dealers." We call you first. A dealer gets your name when you say so.
The Free Discount Report is free. Name and phone. No account. The Dealer Referral is free to you. Dealers pay us a fee when you buy through a referral. You never pay for it. The Car Broker Service is $1,000 flat, plus tax. Not happy with the offer we get you? You get your fee back.
Get the dealer invoice price for your exact car. It's free. No account.
Get my free discount report →*Average savings before our fee. Based on Price Driven broker clients in 2026.