Peddle vs AutoNation 2026 (Who Pays More?)

AutoNation offers much more for newer, clean-title vehicles. In our 2026 tests, AutoNation offered $12,800 for a 2018 Tesla Model 3 with 73k miles. Peddle offered $4,980 for the same car.

This gap makes sense because AutoNation resells cars through their dealership network, while Peddle focuses on lower-value vehicles. If your car is in good shape, always check AutoNation first.

Peddle offered more for the damaged vehicle we tested. For a 2008 Subaru Outback with rear damage and 168k miles, Peddle offered $385 while AutoNation offered $250.

Peddle specializes in problem vehicles, so they tend to offer more for cars with damage, high mileage, or mechanical issues.

AutoNation accepts damaged cars too, but their offers are typically lower for vehicles in poor condition.

A Peddle offer stays open for up to seven days. AutoNation says 7 days or 500 miles, but when we tested it, our quotes expired after just 3 days.

Don’t wait too long after getting an AutoNation quote. Schedule your dealership visit within 2 to 3 days to be safe.

AutoNation buys damaged cars and cars with mechanical problems, but not cars that don’t run. The car needs two working keys and no salvage or rebuilt title, and the offer is lower to cover repair costs.

AutoNation has no home pickup, so you drive the car to the dealership yourself.

Peddle includes free towing no matter what condition the car is in.

Peddle gets you paid faster overall. You receive a company check when the tow driver picks up your car, typically within 24 to 48 hours of scheduling and sometimes the same day you get the offer.

AutoNation gives you a check or electronic transfer the same day you visit.

Some sellers also had to chase payoff money after the sale, so keep paying your loan until your lender shows it paid off.

Only AutoNation handles financed cars. They work directly with your lender to pay off the loan and give you whatever is left over.

Peddle buys only cars with no lien on the title. If you still owe money on your car, you’ll need to pay off the loan first before Peddle will buy it.

Both can change their offers. With Peddle, the tow driver inspects your car at pickup and may adjust the price if the condition doesn’t match what you described online.

Accurate answers help, but charge the battery before pickup too. Peddle can still lower the offer when a dead battery leaves the mileage unreadable, and you can say no to a lower price before the car is loaded.

AutoNation’s final offer comes after their in-person inspection at the dealership. Some reviewers on Trustpilot mention receiving lower amounts than the online estimate.

You can walk away at any point before signing paperwork.

Peddle has 4.7 stars on Trustpilot from 210,490 reviews and 4.5 stars on Google from 9,333 reviews.

Complaints about Peddle center on offers lowered at pickup, checks that wouldn’t cash and late tow trucks.

AutoNation has 1.2 stars on Trustpilot from 318 reviews. Google ratings vary by location.

Sellers complain about online quotes lowered at the dealership and about payoff gaps after the sale.