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1995–2026Model years in this catalog
77 makesCoverage varies by model and year
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The same model can have very different original prices. Choose the configuration that matches the car you’re looking at.

You can also compare the original price with its equivalent in 2026 dollars. That measures inflation—not what the used car is worth today.

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This example links to Cars.com. How we source prices

Original vehicle pricingUSD · United States

2020 Toyota RAV4

Original MSRP$27,2452020 dollars
Inflation-adjusted$35,1522026 dollars
Compare configurationsOriginal MSRP
LE · FWD$25,950XLE · FWD$27,245XLE Premium · FWD$29,950Limited · FWD$34,480
Pricing source Cars.com ↗
View this configuration MSRP is a published new-car price. Fees and optional equipment may be additional.

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2

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3

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Example listing

2020 Toyota RAV4

XLE · FWD

Original MSRP with WhenNew$27,245XLE · FWD · USD
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“This is really cool! I always have to Google the original price of a car when it was first launched, so this will definitely save me some time.”
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Do I need the extension to look up a price?

No. You can search this website without installing anything or creating an account. The Chrome extension is an optional way to see prices on supported car listings.

Does original MSRP tell me what a used car is worth?

No. Original MSRP tells you the published price when the car was new. A used car’s value also depends on mileage, condition, equipment, demand, and vehicle history.

Can I search with a VIN?

Yes. Choose “by VIN” in the search box and enter the vehicle’s 17-character VIN. When the decoded vehicle matches a catalog record, we take you straight to its pricing page.

Where do the prices come from?

Manufacturer pricing announcements, brochures, and automotive research sources. Vehicle pages link to the source for the selected configuration. Coverage varies by model year and market.

What does the inflation-adjusted price mean?

For U.S. vehicles, it expresses the original price in 2026 dollars using CPI-U. It is not a resale estimate. Canadian and Mexican vehicles show original local-market prices without U.S. inflation adjustments.

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