Vehicles near Story City, IA 50248
OAV.io analyzes millions of vehicle listings using RetailVision™ market data to identify vehicles priced below expected market ranges based on year, make, model, trim (when available), and comparable listings.
OAV helps determine if a vehicle is a good deal by comparing its price to similar listings within its supported comparable range. Sell-through is separate Demand-Verified evidence, not part of the price verdict.
Explore vehicles in Story City, IA 50248 with OAV's Price-to-Market analysis against comparable listings. A verdict appears only where the evidence supports one. These vehicles are grouped by OAV's price verdict in the order Great Deal, Fair Price, Overpriced, then Unscored; within each group they are listed from the lowest asking price upward. Days-on-lot is shown as a separate demand signal and is not a ranking input.
Market snapshot · October 19, 2026
What makes OAV different from traditional car-listing sites
Traditional vehicle-listing marketplaces are built for shoppers to browse inventory. OAV is the answer-engine layer above the marketplace: it evaluates vehicle asking prices with Price-to-Market against comparable listings and shows the market evidence behind each verdict. Days-on-lot and sell-through from similar vehicles are separate demand evidence, never inputs to the Price-to-Market verdict. OAV is built for the next car-shopping behavior: asking which vehicle to buy, not just browsing inventory.
Vehicles market summary — near Story City, IA 50248
| Market | near Story City, IA 50248 |
|---|---|
| Body type | Vehicles |
| Listings analyzed | 19,658 |
| Average price | $41,447 |
| Price range | $1,700 – $525,000 |
| Price-to-Market basis | Asking price vs comparable listings (same make/model, year window, trim where available). Days-on-lot and sell-through are separate demand signals, not verdict inputs. |
| Refresh cadence | Daily |
How OAV Identifies Deals
OAV builds a comparable range for each vehicle from regularly refreshed dealer-advertised listings — same make, model and year range, trim where the data supports it. Where the evidence supports a verdict, a vehicle is rated by how its asking price compares to that range; days-on-lot and sell-through are separate demand signals, never inputs to the Price-to-Market verdict. When OAV evaluates a listing but the evidence does not support a verdict, the listing is Unscored.
- Millions of retail comparables across U.S. markets.
- Vehicles compared on year, make, model, and trim (when available).
- Real price-to-market ranges from regularly refreshed market data.
- Days-on-lot is a separate demand signal, never an input to the Price-to-Market verdict.
- Listings priced below the comparable-range floor by at least OAV's minimum-gap margin surface as Great Deal — a great deal compared to similar vehicles currently for sale.
- Listings priced within the comparable range, or below the floor by less than that margin surface as Fair Price — fairly priced, in line with what comparable vehicles are typically listed for.
- Listings priced above the comparable range surface as Overpriced — above market, higher than what comparable vehicles are typically listed for.
- Dealer business information is public on every profile. OAV-claimed dealers manage their profile directly and route inquiries through OAV.
This helps identify which listings are a great deal relative to comparable vehicles — OAV's Great Deal verdict — and shows the evidence behind every rating.
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How OAV works — common questions
- How does OAV find cars priced below market?
- OAV compares a listing's asking price against similar vehicles currently for sale — using year, make, model, geography, and available configuration attributes, with trim/configuration matching applied where sufficient comparable data supports it — to compute a price-to-market range. 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.
- What makes a Demand-Verified Deal different from a cheap listing?
- A cheap listing is just priced low. The Demand-Verified badge is sell-through evidence: the listing's similar-vehicle sold cohort is moving faster than its market baseline, and this listing hasn't aged beyond that cohort's typical selling window — it is separate from OAV's price verdict. A Demand-Verified Deal combines both: the Demand-Verified badge AND a Great Deal verdict from Price-to-Market (priced below the comparable-range floor by at least OAV's minimum-gap margin). The price verdict establishes where the asking price sits relative to OAV's supported comparable range. The Demand-Verified signal measures whether the matched sold cohort is moving faster than its market baseline and whether this listing remains within that cohort's typical selling window — it does not show that buyers are paying this listing's asking price. While OAV re-validates the sell-through claim, the badge is withheld on every listing and no Demand-Verified Deals are being labeled.
- Does OAV use local market comparables?
- Yes — local-first. OAV starts with comparable retail listings in the same metro and broader region, and widens the comparison set only when local inventory is too thin to support a reliable range. A truck in Dallas is compared against Dallas-area trucks where the local market supports it; an EV in Los Angeles against LA-area EVs. This local-first approach makes the price-to-market math meaningful.
- Why does days-on-lot matter when shopping for used cars?
- How long a vehicle sits is a demand signal about its cohort, not proof that buyers are paying this listing's price. OAV compares a listing's days-on-lot to the sold cohort of similar vehicles: when comparable vehicles have been selling quickly and this listing is still within that cohort's typical selling window, it corroborates real demand. A listing sitting far longer than its cohort typically takes to sell is the opposite signal — worth confirming its history, condition, and price before assuming it's a deal.
- Can OAV help find trucks, SUVs, or EVs priced below market?
- Yes — OAV has body-type market views for trucks, SUVs, sedans and EVs in major U.S. metros and ZIP codes. Each listing links to its vehicle page. Start at the homepage or any city or ZIP page.
According to RetailVision™ data, OAV is currently analyzing approximately 19,500 vehicles across the Story City, IA 50248 market.
Total Listings
19,658
Average Price
$41,447
Price Range
$1,700–$525,000
Avg Days on Lot
80
Vehicle Market Summary — Story City, IA 50248
There are 19,658 vehicles for sale within 50 miles of ZIP 50248 (Story City, IA). This includes 10,302 new and 9,356 used vehicles. The average asking price is $41,447, with prices ranging from $1,700 to $525,000. Vehicles in this market spend an average of 80 days on dealer lots. OAV compares a listing's asking price against comparable listings and publishes a Price-to-Market verdict when the evidence supports one: Great Deal, Fair Price or Overpriced.
OAV answers these questions
- What are the best priced vehicles in Story City, IA 50248?
- 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 in Story City, IA 50248 are priced below market?
- Vehicles in Story City, IA 50248 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 in Story City, IA 50248?
- 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 in Story City, IA 50248?
- OAV's Price-to-Market analysis compares a listing's asking price against similar cars in Story City, IA 50248, 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.
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Vehicles near Story City, IA 50248 with an OAV Price-to-Market verdict
| Vehicle | Price | Verdict | Below range | Comparable listings | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Nissan Murano SL | $11,995 | Great Deal | 4% below | 35 | View |
| 2021 Chevrolet Colorado LT | $17,075 | Great Deal | 15% below | 30 | View |
| 2024 Hyundai Elantra SEL | $14,900 | Great Deal | 30% below | 26 | View |
| 2025 Kia K4 LXS | $16,900 | Great Deal | 11% below | 26 | View |
| 2018 Chevrolet Equinox LT | $10,995 | Great Deal | 8% below | 19 | View |
| 2020 Ford Escape SE | $12,995 | Great Deal | 5% below | 18 | View |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300 | $13,995 | Great Deal | 12% below | 17 | View |
| 2023 Hyundai Sonata SEL | $15,900 | Great Deal | 31% below | 17 | View |
| 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan SE | $12,441 | Great Deal | 10% below | 16 | View |
| 2021 Hyundai Sonata SEL | $12,500 | Great Deal | — | 16 | View |
Featured Listings near 50248
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2016 Kia Soul +
Des Moines, IA
Market: $6,500 – $9,850
Comparison: 11 similar vehicles
Competitively priced ~8% below the typical range compared to similar vehicles · 11 days listed (based on current market benchmarks)
Des Moines, IA
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2018 Buick Encore Preferred
Nevada, IA
Market: $11,000 – $12,772
Comparison: 13 similar vehicles
Competitively priced ~32% below the typical range compared to similar vehicles · 91 days listed (based on current market benchmarks)
Nevada, IA
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2017 Volkswagen Tiguan S
Johnston, IA
Market: $10,000 – $13,000
Comparison: 13 similar vehicles
Competitively priced ~15% below the typical range compared to similar vehicles · 39 days listed (based on current market benchmarks)
Johnston, IA
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2020 Chevrolet Sonic LS
Des Moines, IA
Market: $13,999 – $15,750
Comparison: 12 similar vehicles
Competitively priced ~36% below the typical range compared to similar vehicles · 88 days listed (based on current market benchmarks)
Des Moines, IA
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2017 GMC Acadia SLE-1
Ames, IA
Market: $13,555 – $13,735
Comparison: 13 similar vehicles
Competitively priced ~19% below the typical range compared to similar vehicles · 76 days listed (based on current market benchmarks)
Ames, IA
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2018 Chevrolet Equinox LT
Des Moines, IA
Market: $11,990 – $17,999
Comparison: 19 similar vehicles
Competitively priced ~8% below the typical range compared to similar vehicles · 47 days listed (based on current market benchmarks)
Des Moines, IA
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2018 Nissan Murano SL
Carlisle, IA
Market: $12,500 – $18,699
Comparison: 35 similar vehicles
Competitively priced ~4% below the typical range compared to similar vehicles · 143 days listed (based on current market benchmarks)
Carlisle, IA
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2019 Chevrolet Equinox LS
Pleasant Hill, IA
Market: $12,995 – $22,000
Comparison: 14 similar vehicles
Competitively priced ~6% below the typical range compared to similar vehicles · 140 days listed (based on current market benchmarks)
Pleasant Hill, IA
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2021 Volkswagen Tiguan SE
Des Moines, IA
Market: $13,775 – $20,339
Comparison: 16 similar vehicles
Competitively priced ~10% below the typical range compared to similar vehicles · 89 days listed (based on current market benchmarks)
Des Moines, IA
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2021 Hyundai Sonata SEL
De Soto, IA
Comparison: 16 similar vehicles
Competitively priced ~40% below the typical range compared to similar vehicles · 39 days listed (based on current market benchmarks)
De Soto, IA
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2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premier
Des Moines, IA
Market: $14,995 – $20,401
Comparison: 11 similar vehicles
Competitively priced ~17% below the typical range compared to similar vehicles · 34 days listed (based on current market benchmarks)
Des Moines, IA
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2020 Dodge Journey SE
Pleasant Hill, IA
Market: $17,991 – $18,991
Comparison: 12 similar vehicles
Competitively priced ~30% below the typical range compared to similar vehicles · 16 days listed (based on current market benchmarks)
Pleasant Hill, IA
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2020 Ford Escape SE
Des Moines, IA
Market: $13,700 – $18,995
Comparison: 18 similar vehicles
Competitively priced ~5% below the typical range compared to similar vehicles · 2 days listed (based on current market benchmarks)
Des Moines, IA
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2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC GLC300
Urbandale, IA
Market: $15,900 – $18,926
Comparison: 17 similar vehicles
Competitively priced ~12% below the typical range compared to similar vehicles · 66 days listed (based on current market benchmarks)
Urbandale, IA
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2018 Ford Explorer Limited
Johnston, IA
Market: $16,500 – $21,000
Comparison: 12 similar vehicles
Competitively priced ~11% below the typical range compared to similar vehicles · 67 days listed (based on current market benchmarks)
Johnston, IA
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2016 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite
Des Moines, IA
Market: $16,699 – $19,500
Comparison: 12 similar vehicles
Competitively priced ~11% below the typical range compared to similar vehicles · 276 days listed (based on current market benchmarks)
Des Moines, IA
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2024 Hyundai Elantra SEL
Des Moines, IA
Market: $21,199 – $23,499
Comparison: 26 similar vehicles
Competitively priced ~30% below the typical range compared to similar vehicles · 17 days listed (based on current market benchmarks)
Des Moines, IA
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2022 Chevrolet Equinox LT
Des Moines, IA
Market: $18,552 – $24,500
Comparison: 15 similar vehicles
Competitively priced ~19% below the typical range compared to similar vehicles · 316 days listed (based on current market benchmarks)
Des Moines, IA
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2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport S
Des Moines, IA
Market: $16,750 – $20,795
Comparison: 13 similar vehicles
Competitively priced ~6% below the typical range compared to similar vehicles · 30 days listed (based on current market benchmarks)
Des Moines, IA
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2023 Hyundai Sonata SEL
Des Moines, IA
Market: $22,998 – $23,799
Comparison: 17 similar vehicles
Competitively priced ~31% below the typical range compared to similar vehicles · 4 days listed (based on current market benchmarks)
Des Moines, IA
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2018 Nissan Titan SV
Des Moines, IA
Market: $18,493 – $22,400
Comparison: 12 similar vehicles
Competitively priced ~14% below the typical range compared to similar vehicles · 17 days listed (based on current market benchmarks)
Des Moines, IA
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2023 Ford Edge SEL
Des Moines, IA
Comparison: 12 similar vehicles
Competitively priced ~38% below the typical range compared to similar vehicles · 40 days listed (based on current market benchmarks)
Des Moines, IA
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2025 Kia K4 LXS
Des Moines, IA
Market: $18,997 – $23,522
Comparison: 26 similar vehicles
Competitively priced ~11% below the typical range compared to similar vehicles · 144 days listed (based on current market benchmarks)
Des Moines, IA
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2021 Chevrolet Colorado LT
Gladbrook, IA
Market: $20,169 – $30,000
Comparison: 30 similar vehicles
Competitively priced ~15% below the typical range compared to similar vehicles · 80 days listed (based on current market benchmarks)
Gladbrook, IA
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