CarGuessrHow to play CarGuessr
Five real used-car listings, one hidden price each. Here are the rules, the scoring and the tips that make the difference.
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The rules
- Pick a mode: Classic (everyday cars), Prestige (supercars) or Versus (online against a friend).
- Study the listing: photos, year, mileage, trim, power, equipment, location and seller’s description.
- Set your guess with the slider or type an exact amount, then confirm.
- See the real price, your gap and your points, then move on to the next car.
- After 5 cars, get your total score, your rank and a summary to share.
Scoring
| Gap | Points |
|---|---|
| ±2% | 5,000 pts |
| ±5% | ≈ 4,650 pts |
| ±10% | ≈ 4,000 pts |
| +25% | ≈ 2,450 pts |
| +50% | ≈ 1,080 pts |
| ×2 or ÷2 | ≈ 250 pts |
The gap is symmetric: guessing twice the price or half the price costs exactly the same. Within ±2% you get the full score.
Tips to score higher
- Age matters most: in our data, a used car loses roughly 40% of its median value with each age bracket (under 3 years, 3–5, 6–10, 11–15, 16–20 years).
- Mileage: around 15,000 km per year is average; far above or below moves the price.
- Trim and engine: a GTI, an RS or a top-of-the-range trim can be worth thousands more than the base model.
- Read the description: service history, first owner, recent work or a needed repair all change the price.
- Dealer or private seller: dealers usually ask more (warranty, preparation).
Play CarGuessr for freeFree, no sign-up, desktop and mobile.
Frequently asked questions
How is the score calculated?
Up to 5,000 points per car and 25,000 per game. The gap is measured as a percentage of the real price, symmetrically: guessing double or half costs the same. Within ±2% you get the full 5,000 points.
Is the game in English?
The game interface is in French and the listings come from the French market, but it is easy to play without speaking French: photos, numbers and specs say it all. These English pages explain the rules.
Can I play with friends?
Yes. Versus mode lets two players guess the same cars at the same time online, with an invite link and 45 seconds per car.