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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 15, 2026

5.9M+

Unique vehicles analyzed

as of October 15, 2026

57,000+

US dealerships

Daily

Data pipeline

Comparable

Market-evidence analysis

3.2M new·2.7M used·Listings processed daily

Or explore the market

20,609 listings found

2001 Daewoo Leganza

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2001 Daewoo Leganza

Elkhart, IN

UnscoredInsufficient · 0
$1,200144,399 mi

Elkhart, IN

2016 Chevrolet Traverse LS

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2016 Chevrolet Traverse LS

Plymouth, IN

UnscoredModerate · 31
$1,395107,850 mi

Comparison: 31 similar vehicles

Plymouth, IN

2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE

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2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE

Mishawaka, IN

UnscoredLimited · 5
$1,500207,553 mi

Comparison: 5 similar vehicles

Mishawaka, IN

2004 Honda Odyssey EX

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2004 Honda Odyssey EX

Mishawaka, IN

UnscoredLimited · 5
$1,600255,300 mi

Comparison: 5 similar vehicles

Mishawaka, IN

2000 Chevrolet Venture

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2000 Chevrolet Venture

Elkhart, IN

UnscoredInsufficient · 0
$1,600180,164 mi

Elkhart, IN

2017 Nissan Unknown

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2017 Nissan Unknown

Mishawaka, IN

UnscoredInsufficient · 0
$1,650146,243 mi

Mishawaka, IN

2012 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT

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2012 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT

Mishawaka, IN

Fair PriceModerate · 46
$1,650208,843 mi

Market: $1,600 – $8,995

Comparison: 46 similar vehicles

Fairly priced — in line with the typical market range for similar vehicles · 16 days listed (based on current market benchmarks)

Mishawaka, IN

2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

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2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

Mishawaka, IN

UnscoredLimited · 13
$1,650210,823 mi

Comparison: 13 similar vehicles

Mishawaka, IN

2003 Honda Pilot EX

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2003 Honda Pilot EX

Mishawaka, IN

UnscoredInsufficient · 4
$1,650250,883 mi

Comparison: 4 similar vehicles

Mishawaka, IN

1994 Pontiac Trans Sport

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1994 Pontiac Trans Sport

Mishawaka, IN

UnscoredInsufficient · 0
$1,650211,123 mi

Mishawaka, IN

1998 Chevrolet Astro

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1998 Chevrolet Astro

Elkhart, IN

UnscoredInsufficient · 0
$1,700144,041 mi

Elkhart, IN

2005 Saturn ION 2

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2005 Saturn ION 2

Elkhart, IN

UnscoredInsufficient · 0
$1,776186,561 mi

Elkhart, IN

2008 Dodge Avenger SE

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2008 Dodge Avenger SE

Elkhart, IN

UnscoredInsufficient · 4
$1,878206,909 mi

Comparison: 4 similar vehicles

Elkhart, IN

2003 Jeep Liberty Sport

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2003 Jeep Liberty Sport

LaGrange, IN

UnscoredLimited · 19
$1,900112,714 mi

Comparison: 19 similar vehicles

LaGrange, IN

2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser LIMITED

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2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser LIMITED

Elkhart, IN

UnscoredInsufficient · 0
$1,900169,100 mi

Elkhart, IN

2006 Chevrolet HHR LT

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2006 Chevrolet HHR LT

Elkhart, IN

UnscoredLimited · 17
$1,958179,721 mi

Comparison: 17 similar vehicles

Elkhart, IN

2009 Ford Escape XLT

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2009 Ford Escape XLT

Elkhart, IN

UnscoredModerate · 46
$1,975209,391 mi

Comparison: 46 similar vehicles

Elkhart, IN

2011 Chevrolet Equinox 2LT

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2011 Chevrolet Equinox 2LT

Elkhart, IN

UnscoredModerate · 33
$1,994166,225 mi

Comparison: 33 similar vehicles

Elkhart, IN

2012 Dodge Avenger SE

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2012 Dodge Avenger SE

Mishawaka, IN

UnscoredLimited · 11
$1,995230,793 mi

Comparison: 11 similar vehicles

Mishawaka, IN

2011 Dodge Avenger Mainstreet

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2011 Dodge Avenger Mainstreet

Mishawaka, IN

UnscoredLimited · 9
$1,995204,993 mi

Comparison: 9 similar vehicles

Mishawaka, IN

2011 Ford Escape XLT

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2011 Ford Escape XLT

Mishawaka, IN

UnscoredInsufficient · 3
$1,995234,793 mi

Comparison: 3 similar vehicles

Mishawaka, IN

2009 Nissan cube Base

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2009 Nissan cube Base

Mishawaka, IN

UnscoredInsufficient · 0
$1,995217,423 mi

Mishawaka, IN

2007 Ford Edge SEL Plus

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2007 Ford Edge SEL Plus

Mishawaka, IN

Fair PriceLimited · 14
$1,995215,583 mi

Market: $1,500 – $5,250

Comparison: 14 similar vehicles

Fairly priced — in line with the typical market range for similar vehicles · 16 days listed (based on current market benchmarks)

Mishawaka, IN

2005 Ford Taurus SE

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2005 Ford Taurus SE

Mishawaka, IN

UnscoredInsufficient · 0
$1,995180,083 mi

Mishawaka, IN

2009 Chevrolet Impala LS

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2009 Chevrolet Impala LS

Warsaw, IN

UnscoredModerate · 31
$1,998203,842 mi

Comparison: 31 similar vehicles

Warsaw, IN

2004 Chevrolet Avalanche Base

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2004 Chevrolet Avalanche Base

Larwill, IN

UnscoredLimited · 7
$2,052257,685 mi

Comparison: 7 similar vehicles

Larwill, IN

2007 Chrysler Sebring Touring

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2007 Chrysler Sebring Touring

Mishawaka, IN

UnscoredInsufficient · 4
$2,195226,723 mi

Comparison: 4 similar vehicles

Mishawaka, IN

2010 Acura TL Base

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2010 Acura TL Base

La Porte, IN

UnscoredLimited · 7
$2,200Mileage not verified

Comparison: 7 similar vehicles

La Porte, IN

2004 Chevrolet Suburban LS

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2004 Chevrolet Suburban LS

Columbia City, IN

UnscoredLimited · 14
$2,261254,152 mi

Comparison: 14 similar vehicles

Columbia City, IN

2003 Toyota Sequoia Limited

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2003 Toyota Sequoia Limited

Mishawaka, IN

UnscoredInsufficient · 0
$2,400270,836 mi

Mishawaka, IN

2013 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

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2013 Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Mishawaka, IN

UnscoredModerate · 27
$2,450247,173 mi

Comparison: 27 similar vehicles

Mishawaka, IN

2011 Ford Fusion SEL

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2011 Ford Fusion SEL

Mishawaka, IN

Fair PriceModerate · 29
$2,450140,573 mi

Market: $2,000 – $8,995

Comparison: 29 similar vehicles

Fairly priced — in line with the typical market range for similar vehicles · 6 days listed (based on current market benchmarks)

Mishawaka, IN

2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser LIMITED

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2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser LIMITED

Mishawaka, IN

UnscoredLimited · 13
$2,450118,903 mi

Comparison: 13 similar vehicles

Mishawaka, IN

2003 Suzuki Aerio SX

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2003 Suzuki Aerio SX

Elkhart, IN

UnscoredInsufficient · 0
$2,450124,074 mi

Elkhart, IN

1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee LAREDO

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1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee LAREDO

Mishawaka, IN

UnscoredLimited · 5
$2,450148,233 mi

Comparison: 5 similar vehicles

Mishawaka, IN

1998 Toyota Avalon XL

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1998 Toyota Avalon XL

Mishawaka, IN

UnscoredInsufficient · 0
$2,475Mileage not verified

Mishawaka, IN

2008 INFINITI QX Base

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2008 INFINITI QX Base

Mishawaka, IN

UnscoredLimited · 6
$2,495316,133 mi

Comparison: 6 similar vehicles

Mishawaka, IN

2001 Chevrolet Impala base

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2001 Chevrolet Impala base

Elkhart, IN

UnscoredInsufficient · 0
$2,495Mileage not verified

Elkhart, IN

2014 GMC Terrain SLE-2

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2014 GMC Terrain SLE-2

Elkhart, IN

UnscoredRobust · 70
$2,500204,418 mi

Comparison: 70 similar vehicles

Elkhart, IN

2009 Honda Accord LX-P

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2009 Honda Accord LX-P

Mishawaka, IN

UnscoredLimited · 9
$2,500209,553 mi

Comparison: 9 similar vehicles

Mishawaka, IN

2012 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT

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2012 Chevrolet Malibu 1LT

Mishawaka, IN

Fair PriceModerate · 46
$2,599195,963 mi

Market: $1,600 – $8,995

Comparison: 46 similar vehicles

Fairly priced — in line with the typical market range for similar vehicles · 69 days listed (based on current market benchmarks)

Mishawaka, IN

2004 Toyota Prius Base

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2004 Toyota Prius Base

Mishawaka, IN

UnscoredInsufficient · 0
$2,599Mileage not verified

Mishawaka, IN

2014 Volkswagen Jetta SE

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2014 Volkswagen Jetta SE

Warsaw, IN

UnscoredRobust · 56
$2,600146,269 mi

Comparison: 56 similar vehicles

Warsaw, IN

2009 Lexus RX 350

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2009 Lexus RX 350

La Porte, IN

UnscoredModerate · 49
$2,700Mileage not verified

Comparison: 49 similar vehicles

La Porte, IN

2014 Nissan Maxima S

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2014 Nissan Maxima S

Larwill, IN

UnscoredLimited · 16
$2,702158,635 mi

Comparison: 16 similar vehicles

Larwill, IN

2003 GMC Sonoma SL

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2003 GMC Sonoma SL

Warsaw, IN

UnscoredInsufficient · 0
$2,744206,541 mi

Warsaw, IN

2009 Chevrolet HHR LS

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2009 Chevrolet HHR LS

Mishawaka, IN

UnscoredLimited · 7
$2,750172,655 mi

Comparison: 7 similar vehicles

Mishawaka, IN

2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LS

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2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LS

South Bend, IN

Fair PriceLimited · 14
$2,750205,374 mi

Market: $2,458 – $6,262

Comparison: 14 similar vehicles

Fairly priced — in line with the typical market range for similar vehicles · 125 days listed (based on current market benchmarks)

South Bend, IN

2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Base

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2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Base

Mishawaka, IN

UnscoredInsufficient · 0
$2,750230,923 mi

Mishawaka, IN

2005 Hyundai Tucson GLS

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2005 Hyundai Tucson GLS

Columbia City, IN

UnscoredInsufficient · 0
$2,763185,370 mi

Columbia City, IN

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, and mileage is not used to select comparables or adjust comparable prices, but acts as a reliability check on used vehicles — OAV withholds a verdict when mileage is very high or unreliable, or when a lower price is better explained by higher-than-typical mileage than by a genuine market discount. 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

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. iSeeCars analyzes and scores every listing and compares each price with the market price of similar vehicles for sale. TrueCar shows what others in your area paid for similar vehicles and connects shoppers with its Certified Dealers. Edmunds publishes car reviews and provides deal ratings on new and used listings. J.D. Power, which acquired the NADA Used Car Guide and NADAguides.com, publishes vehicle pricing and values. Carfax provides vehicle history reports and lists used cars for sale, showing how each price compares to its CARFAX Value. 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 verdict thresholds are published, thin evidence means Unscored, and dealers cannot pay to change an OAV.io verdict, its eligibility or a listing's placement on OAV.io.

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 manage their profile, 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, exports, and enhanced merchandising.
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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