Car Guru did not provide pricing by email or text.

3 requests in the past year via text and email. They replied — but never sent a price.

We’ve asked Car Guru 3 times in the past year, since July 2026, for an out-the-door price. They replied, but never put a number in writing, not over text and not over email. To get a price you have to call them or visit in person.

Outreach record — 1 via SMS, 2 via email in the past year · Tucson, AZ
First contact Jul 10, 2026 · Most recent Jul 10, 2026

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3 requests in the past year for an out-the-door price. Still no written quote.

Every outreach we sent, by channel and by date. They replied — but never sent an OTD, not by email, not by text.

3 of 3 requests explicitly requested an out-the-door price.

attempts total

via SMS

via email

123

days no price

SMS

Jul 10

Aug 20

Sep 30

Nov 11

Still no written price

Each attempt was a request for the out-the-door price on a real vehicle in their inventory. Per-channel attempts are spaced at least 7 days apart, and total outreach is capped at quarterly limits to avoid harassment.

How this compares

91.5% of dealers in Arizona respond within 24 hours. Car Guru replied too — but 123 days on, still hasn’t put a price in writing.

Based on 737 dealers contacted in Arizona. Median response time among responders: 0.7 hours.

Why this matters

A written OTD price is a number you can hold a dealer to. Pricing only given by phone or in person changes when you walk in — that’s the whole point of refusing to put it in writing. Dealers who won’t quote OTD over text or email are choosing to keep the final price negotiable until you’re sitting at their desk.