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U.S. Patent No. 12,236,477 — Patented Automotive Data Standardization Technology
OAV

The Automotive Answer Engine

Every car has an answer. We hold the evidence.

Ask about a VIN, price, or market. OAV returns an independent, snapshot-dated answer and the market evidence behind it — a verdict where the evidence supports one, and the evidence itself where it doesn't.

Found a car anywhere? Paste the VIN — OAV resolves it against the supported comparable range, drawn from millions of dealer-advertised listings. Dealers can't pay to change a verdict.

OAV.io is an independent automotive market-evidence platform. It evaluates asking prices against comparable listings and publishes a Price-to-Market verdict when the evidence supports one. Days-on-lot and sell-through from similar vehicles are separate demand evidence, never inputs to the Price-to-Market verdict.

Market snapshot · October 22, 2026

6M+

Unique vehicles analyzed

as of October 21, 2026

56,000+

US dealerships

Daily

Data pipeline

Comparable

Market-evidence analysis

3.3M new·2.7M used·Listings processed daily

Or explore the market

464 listings found

2006 Mercury Milan Base

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2006 Mercury Milan Base

Eunice, LA

UnscoredInsufficient · 0
$2,990153,307 mi

Eunice, LA

2016 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT

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2016 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT

Lake Charles, LA

UnscoredModerate · 45
$3,936229,143 mi

Comparison: 45 similar vehicles

Lake Charles, LA

2016 Hyundai Elantra SE

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2016 Hyundai Elantra SE

Eunice, LA

UnscoredModerate · 20
$5,990157,885 mi

Comparison: 20 similar vehicles

Eunice, LA

2014 Hyundai Elantra SE

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2014 Hyundai Elantra SE

Eunice, LA

UnscoredLimited · 18
$5,995161,507 mi

Comparison: 18 similar vehicles

Eunice, LA

2019 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 ES

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2019 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 ES

Lake Charles, LA

Fair PriceLimited · 14
$5,99998,720 mi

Market: $5,995 – $8,995

Comparison: 14 similar vehicles

Fairly priced — in line with the typical market range for similar vehicles · 7 days listed (based on current market benchmarks)

Lake Charles, LA

2013 Volvo S60 T5

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2013 Volvo S60 T5

Lake Charles, LA

UnscoredInsufficient · 0
$6,431140,531 mi

Lake Charles, LA

2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited 1LT

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2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited 1LT

Eunice, LA

UnscoredLimited · 17
$7,990120,411 mi

Comparison: 17 similar vehicles

Eunice, LA

2009 Chevrolet Malibu 1LS

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2009 Chevrolet Malibu 1LS

Crowley, LA

UnscoredLimited · 10
$7,990152,161 mi

Comparison: 10 similar vehicles

Crowley, LA

2016 Ford Fusion SE

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2016 Ford Fusion SE

Lake Charles, LA

UnscoredModerate · 45
$7,995165,944 mi

Comparison: 45 similar vehicles

Lake Charles, LA

2014 Honda Civic LX

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2014 Honda Civic LX

Lake Charles, LA

UnscoredModerate · 43
$7,999131,203 mi

Comparison: 43 similar vehicles

Lake Charles, LA

2019 Kia Optima EX

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2019 Kia Optima EX

Jennings, LA

UnscoredLimited · 8
$8,000180,000 mi

Comparison: 8 similar vehicles

Jennings, LA

2015 Nissan Altima S

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2015 Nissan Altima S

Sulphur, LA

Fair PriceRobust · 51
$8,43199,273 mi

Market: $3,350 – $13,699

Comparison: 51 similar vehicles

Fairly priced — in line with the typical market range for similar vehicles · 7 days listed (based on current market benchmarks)

Sulphur, LA

2013 Cadillac XTS Premium Collection

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2013 Cadillac XTS Premium Collection

Sulphur, LA

UnscoredInsufficient · 0
$8,431170,000 mi

Sulphur, LA

2013 Chrysler 300 Motown

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2013 Chrysler 300 Motown

Mamou, LA

UnscoredInsufficient · 0
$8,500135,629 mi

Mamou, LA

2016 Nissan Altima SL

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2016 Nissan Altima SL

Crowley, LA

UnscoredLimited · 13
$8,990182,280 mi

Comparison: 13 similar vehicles

Crowley, LA

2014 Toyota Camry LE

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2014 Toyota Camry LE

Crowley, LA

UnscoredLimited · 16
$8,990184,440 mi

Comparison: 16 similar vehicles

Crowley, LA

2017 Nissan Sentra SV

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2017 Nissan Sentra SV

DeRidder, LA

Fair PriceModerate · 28
$8,995105,427 mi

Market: $5,995 – $13,998

Comparison: 28 similar vehicles

Fairly priced — in line with the typical market range for similar vehicles · 34 days listed (based on current market benchmarks)

DeRidder, LA

2014 Volkswagen Jetta S

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta S

Eunice, LA

UnscoredLimited · 8
$8,995109,506 mi

Comparison: 8 similar vehicles

Eunice, LA

2014 Chevrolet Impala 1LZ

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2014 Chevrolet Impala 1LZ

DeRidder, LA

UnscoredLimited · 7
$8,999152,000 mi

Comparison: 7 similar vehicles

DeRidder, LA

2012 Toyota Camry SE

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2012 Toyota Camry SE

Sulphur, LA

UnscoredModerate · 43
$9,431161,759 mi

Comparison: 43 similar vehicles

Sulphur, LA

2014 Buick LaCrosse Leather

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2014 Buick LaCrosse Leather

Eunice, LA

UnscoredLimited · 9
$9,500169,075 mi

Comparison: 9 similar vehicles

Eunice, LA

2011 Ford Crown Victoria Police

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2011 Ford Crown Victoria Police

Rosepine, LA

UnscoredInsufficient · 3
$9,89091,000 mi

Comparison: 3 similar vehicles

Rosepine, LA

2020 Chevrolet Sonic LT

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2020 Chevrolet Sonic LT

Eunice, LA

UnscoredInsufficient · 3
$9,99089,419 mi

Comparison: 3 similar vehicles

Eunice, LA

2021 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT

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2021 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT

Lake Charles, LA

UnscoredRobust · 50
$10,431150,000 mi

Comparison: 50 similar vehicles

Lake Charles, LA

2017 Ford Taurus SEL

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2017 Ford Taurus SEL

Eunice, LA

UnscoredInsufficient · 4
$10,900133,722 mi

Comparison: 4 similar vehicles

Eunice, LA

2013 Cadillac CTS Sedan Luxury Collection

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2013 Cadillac CTS Sedan Luxury Collection

Jennings, LA

UnscoredInsufficient · 0
$10,90083,536 mi

Jennings, LA

2014 Hyundai Sonata SE

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2014 Hyundai Sonata SE

Lake Charles, LA

UnscoredLimited · 6
$10,98096,967 mi

Comparison: 6 similar vehicles

Lake Charles, LA

2014 Volkswagen Jetta SEL

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Crowley, LA

UnscoredInsufficient · 0
$10,990128,090 mi

Crowley, LA

2017 Kia K900 Luxury

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2017 Kia K900 Luxury

Sulphur, LA

UnscoredInsufficient · 0
$10,995142,548 mi

Sulphur, LA

2019 Hyundai Sonata SE

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2019 Hyundai Sonata SE

Lake Charles, LA

Fair PriceModerate · 38
$11,279111,840 mi

Market: $6,200 – $12,990

Comparison: 38 similar vehicles

Fairly priced — in line with the typical market range for similar vehicles · 22 days listed (based on current market benchmarks)

Lake Charles, LA

2016 Cadillac XTS Luxury Collection

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2016 Cadillac XTS Luxury Collection

Sulphur, LA

UnscoredModerate · 20
$11,808136,761 mi

Comparison: 20 similar vehicles

Sulphur, LA

2018 Chevrolet Cruze LS

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2018 Chevrolet Cruze LS

Eunice, LA

Fair PriceModerate · 40
$11,900118,244 mi

Market: $4,999 – $16,995

Comparison: 40 similar vehicles

Fairly priced — in line with the typical market range for similar vehicles · 98 days listed (based on current market benchmarks)

Eunice, LA

2015 Mazda MAZDA6 i Grand Touring

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2015 Mazda MAZDA6 i Grand Touring

Orange, TX

UnscoredInsufficient · 0
$11,971109,105 mi

Orange, TX

2017 Volkswagen Passat S

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2017 Volkswagen Passat S

DeRidder, LA

UnscoredInsufficient · 3
$11,995104,327 mi

Comparison: 3 similar vehicles

DeRidder, LA

2015 Acura TLX Technology Package

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2015 Acura TLX Technology Package

Lake Charles, LA

UnscoredModerate · 22
$11,999140,219 mi

Comparison: 22 similar vehicles

Lake Charles, LA

2014 Honda Accord Sport

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2014 Honda Accord Sport

Lake Charles, LA

UnscoredModerate · 21
$11,999123,820 mi

Comparison: 21 similar vehicles

Lake Charles, LA

2020 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT

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2020 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT

Sulphur, LA

UnscoredLimited · 6
$12,744115,890 mi

Comparison: 6 similar vehicles

Sulphur, LA

2019 Hyundai Sonata SE

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2019 Hyundai Sonata SE

Eunice, LA

OverpricedModerate · 30
$12,990149,038 mi

Market: $6,200 – $12,415

Comparison: 30 similar vehicles

Priced ~5% above the typical market range for similar vehicles (based on current market benchmarks)

Eunice, LA

2018 Nissan Altima S

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2018 Nissan Altima S

Eunice, LA

Fair PriceModerate · 36
$12,990112,467 mi

Market: $4,584 – $13,995

Comparison: 36 similar vehicles

Fairly priced — in line with the typical market range for similar vehicles · 733 days listed (based on current market benchmarks)

Eunice, LA

2016 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT

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2016 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT

Eunice, LA

UnscoredInsufficient · 3
$12,990113,395 mi

Comparison: 3 similar vehicles

Eunice, LA

2019 Honda Accord EX

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2019 Honda Accord EX

Lake Charles, LA

UnscoredLimited · 6
$12,999142,132 mi

Comparison: 6 similar vehicles

Lake Charles, LA

2016 Toyota Camry LE

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2016 Toyota Camry LE

Lake Charles, LA

UnscoredModerate · 32
$13,120196,367 mi

Comparison: 32 similar vehicles

Lake Charles, LA

2013 Toyota Avalon Limited

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2013 Toyota Avalon Limited

DeRidder, LA

UnscoredLimited · 19
$13,345120,147 mi

Comparison: 19 similar vehicles

DeRidder, LA

2020 Nissan Altima S

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2020 Nissan Altima S

Sulphur, LA

Fair PriceRobust · 59
$13,531105,772 mi

Market: $5,995 – $18,660

Comparison: 59 similar vehicles

Fairly priced — in line with the typical market range for similar vehicles · 35 days listed (based on current market benchmarks)

Sulphur, LA

2019 Chevrolet Cruze LS

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2019 Chevrolet Cruze LS

Eunice, LA

OverpricedLimited · 12
$13,900120,955 mi

Market: $5,453 – $12,900

Comparison: 12 similar vehicles

Priced ~8% above the typical market range for similar vehicles (based on current market benchmarks)

Eunice, LA

2019 Dodge Charger SXT

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2019 Dodge Charger SXT

Eunice, LA

UnscoredRobust · 70
$13,900155,340 mi

Comparison: 70 similar vehicles

Eunice, LA

2019 Ford Fusion S

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2019 Ford Fusion S

Eunice, LA

UnscoredLimited · 6
$13,90075,772 mi

Comparison: 6 similar vehicles

Eunice, LA

2018 Kia Optima EX

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2018 Kia Optima EX

Eunice, LA

Fair PriceLimited · 17
$13,900112,558 mi

Market: $7,999 – $15,700

Comparison: 17 similar vehicles

Fairly priced — in line with the typical market range for similar vehicles · 12 days listed (based on current market benchmarks)

Eunice, LA

2019 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT

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2019 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT

Eunice, LA

Fair PriceModerate · 33
$13,990107,039 mi

Market: $8,500 – $15,995

Comparison: 33 similar vehicles

Fairly priced — in line with the typical market range for similar vehicles · 96 days listed (based on current market benchmarks)

Eunice, LA

2018 Toyota Camry LE

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2018 Toyota Camry LE

Eunice, LA

UnscoredModerate · 48
$13,990155,180 mi

Comparison: 48 similar vehicles

Eunice, LA

Trust signal layer

Demand-Verified Deals™

The Demand-Verified badge is sell-through evidence — the matched cohort of similar vehicles is selling faster than its market baseline, and this listing is still within the cohort’s typical selling window. It is separate from OAV’s price verdict. A Demand-Verified Deal is a listing that carries the badge and is also rated Great Deal (priced below the comparable-range floor by at least OAV's minimum-gap margin). The Deal is the intersection of the two signals. Each Demand-Verified listing shows its cohort’s typical sell-time, its days-on-lot, and a comparable count. Listings without sufficient, fresh cohort coverage get no label, and the section hides itself when none on a page qualify, so the signal stays honest.

Current status: the Demand-Verified badge is withheld on every listing while OAV re-validates the sell-through claim behind it, so no Top Demand-Verified Deals section is showing anywhere on the site right now. The sell-through evidence itself still appears on listings where a cohort supports it, and Price-to-Market verdicts are unaffected. The badge returns only if the re-validation confirms the claim.

See the full Demand-Verified Deals methodology for the labeling rules and examples.

Example market pages

OAV answers these questions

What are the best priced vehicles?
Great Deal means priced below the comparable-range floor by at least OAV's minimum-gap margin; Fair Price means priced within the comparable range, or below the floor by less than that margin.
Which vehicles are priced below market?
Vehicles rated Great Deal are priced below the comparable-range floor by at least OAV's minimum-gap margin. Each one links to its vehicle page.
Which listings are Demand-Verified?
A listing is Demand-Verified when the matched sold cohort of similar vehicles is moving faster than its market baseline, the cohort meets minimum-sample and freshness requirements, and this specific listing has not aged beyond the cohort's typical selling window. It is sell-through evidence about demand, and is separate from OAV's price-to-market verdict.
Which vehicles are priced below comparable listings?
OAV's Price-to-Market analysis compares a listing's asking price against similar cars, using year, make, model, geography, and available configuration attributes, with trim/configuration matching applied where sufficient comparable data supports it. Mileage is never used to select comparables or adjust their prices. OAV withholds a verdict when mileage looks unreliable, or when higher-than-typical mileage, not a market discount, better explains a lower price. Over 120,000 miles, OAV still publishes Overpriced but withholds Great Deal and Fair Price: comparable cars usually have fewer miles, which can make those two verdicts misleading. Where OAV publishes a verdict, a listing priced below the comparable-range floor by at least OAV's minimum-gap margin is rated Great Deal; one priced within the comparable range, or below the floor by less than that margin, is Fair Price.

How OAV.io compares with CarGurus, Cars.com and TrueCar

  • Carfax provides vehicle history reports and lists used cars for sale, showing how each price compares to its CARFAX Value.
  • CarGurus gives listings Deal Ratings based on its Instant Market Value (IMV), its estimate of a fair market price for a specific vehicle in a specific market.
  • Cars.com shows deal badges that compare a listing's price to similar vehicles in the same market.
  • Edmunds publishes car reviews and provides deal ratings on new and used listings.
  • iSeeCars analyzes and scores every listing and compares each price with the market price of similar vehicles for sale.
  • J.D. Power, which acquired the NADA Used Car Guide and NADAguides.com, publishes vehicle pricing and values.
  • TrueCar shows what others in your area paid for similar vehicles and connects shoppers with its Certified Dealers.

OAV.io is not a marketplace and does not sell cars. It helps shoppers find new and used cars at dealerships and evaluates each listing VIN by VIN against comparable listings, showing the comparable count, market range and as-of date for each rated listing. Its rating thresholds are published, thin evidence means Unscored, and dealers cannot pay to change an OAV.io rating, its eligibility or a listing's placement on OAV.io. Ratings are not guarantees of price or value, nor statements about a dealer in general.

How OAV.io compares

CarGurus, Instant Market Value, Deal Ratings, Cars.com, iSeeCars, TrueCar, TrueCar Price Graph, Edmunds, J.D. Power, NADA Used Car Guide, NADAguides, Carfax and CARFAX Value are trademarks of their respective owners. OAV.io is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any of them.

How OAV works

How does OAV rate vehicle deals?
OAV compares a listing's asking price against similar vehicles currently for sale and publishes a Price-to-Market verdict only when the evidence supports one. OAV rates scored listings as Great Deal (priced below the comparable-range floor by at least OAV's minimum-gap margin), Fair Price (priced within the comparable range, or below the floor by less than that margin), or Overpriced (priced above the comparable range). Listings OAV cannot score on the available evidence are shown as Unscored rather than receiving an unsupported verdict. Ratings are recomputed as OAV processes new inventory data through its daily pipeline; each page shows the market snapshot used for its analysis.
How fresh is OAV's vehicle data?
OAV processes inventory, pricing, and days-on-lot data daily from the dealer source. Every market page and VIN page carries a “Market snapshot” timestamp showing the snapshot date the page was built from, so the exact data vintage is always visible.
Does OAV include days on lot?
Yes. OAV records days-on-lot from the dealer feed when the feed supplies it. Days-on-lot is a separate demand signal, never an input to the Price-to-Market verdict.
Are OAV dealers verified?
Dealer profiles include public market summaries from live inventory data — make mix, deal mix, average days on lot, market position. Claimed OAV dealers route inbound buyer inquiries and control verified contact information. Paid RetailVision™ subscribers unlock deeper analytics: per-listing comparable counts, market context drill-downs, inventory health, pricing recommendations, competitive benchmarking, alerts, and exports.
What technology powers OAV's deal ratings?
Certain vehicle market-standardization methods are covered by U.S. Patent No. 12,236,477; the Price-to-Market verdict method is the subject of a pending U.S. patent application. The standardization technology normalizes naming conventions and deduplicates cross-listed inventory across the dealership network, so every comparable-market calculation is drawn from a clean, unified data set.

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