# Carvana API: Search used cars

> Searches Carvana's used-car inventory by make and model, with optional price, year, mileage and ZIP filters, and returns each car's price, estimated monthly payment, mileage and delivery or pickup estimate for the ZIP.

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- Page: https://fous.com/methods/carvana.com/search-cars
- Method: `carvana.com/search_cars`, version 1
- Website: carvana.com
- Returns: year, make, model, trim, price, monthly payment, mileage, delivery estimate, photo, link, VIN
- Effect: read (it gets data and changes nothing)
- Sign-in: none needed
- Cost: 1 credit per completed run (1¢ with pay as you go); failed runs are free
- Verified: Nov 2, 2026

## Inputs

| Field | Type | Required | In the run below | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| `car` | string | yes | `"Honda Civic"` | Make and model to find, for example Toyota Camry. |
| `max_year` | integer | no |  | Latest model year, for example 2024. |
| `min_year` | integer | no |  | Earliest model year, for example 2020. |
| `zip_code` | string | no |  | US ZIP code for local delivery estimates, for example 10001. |
| `max_price` | integer | no |  | Highest vehicle price in USD, for example 25000. |
| `max_mileage` | integer | no |  | Highest odometer reading in miles, for example 60000. |
| `max_results` | integer | no | `100` | Maximum number of cars to return, for example 30. Default 24. |

## Output

From a run on Oct 31, 2026, shortened. Its input:

```json
{
  "car": "Honda Civic",
  "max_results": 100
}
```

Its output:

```json
{
  "cars": [
    {
      "vin": "2HGFE1E5XSH470283",
      "make": "Honda",
      "trim": "Si",
      "year": 2025,
      "model": "Civic",
      "price": 31990,
      "mileage": 17937,
      "car_link": "https://www.carvana.com/vehicle/4770587",
      "currency": "USD",
      "photo_link": "https://vexgateway.fastly.carvana.io/3006641534/standardizedHero.jpg?v=1790284943.535",
      "vehicle_id": 4770587,
      "key_features": [],
      "estimated_monthly_payment": "$514/mo",
      "delivery_or_pickup_estimate": "Free shipping · Get it Friday"
    },
    {
      "vin": "2HGFE1F96NH314442",
      "make": "Honda",
      "trim": "Touring",
      "year": 2022,
      "model": "Civic",
      "price": 21990,
      "mileage": 103769,
      "car_link": "https://www.carvana.com/vehicle/4625631",
      "currency": "USD",
      "photo_link": "https://vexgateway.fastly.carvana.io/3006361772/standardizedHero.jpg?v=1790106223.086",
      "vehicle_id": 4625631,
      "key_features": [],
      "estimated_monthly_payment": "$465/mo",
      "delivery_or_pickup_estimate": "Free shipping · Get it Friday"
    },
    {
      "vin": "19XFL2G8XRE025226",
      "make": "Honda",
      "trim": "Sport",
      "year": 2024,
      "model": "Civic",
      "price": 27990,
      "mileage": 23759,
      "car_link": "https://www.carvana.com/vehicle/4682455",
      "currency": "USD",
      "photo_link": "https://vexgateway.fastly.carvana.io/3006478260/standardizedHero.jpg?v=1790522318.293",
      "vehicle_id": 4682455,
      "key_features": [],
      "estimated_monthly_payment": "$492/mo",
      "delivery_or_pickup_estimate": "Free shipping · Get it Friday"
    }
  ]
}
```

## Run it

From code, with a Fous API key in `FOUS_API_KEY`; the answer's `data` holds the output:

```bash
curl https://api.fous.com/v1/runs \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $FOUS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"method":"carvana.com/search_cars","input":{"car":"Honda Civic","max_results":100}}'
```

From an AI agent connected to the Fous MCP server: its `run` with the same method and input. To connect one, give it `set up https://fous.com/SKILL.md`.

## Ask your agent

- Find me used Honda CR-Vs from 2019 to 2022 under $26,000 with fewer than 50k miles, and tell me how fast they can deliver to 85281.
- What used Ford F-150s does Carvana have under $35k? I'm in ZIP 75201 and want to see monthly payments and delivery dates.
- Show 10 used Tesla Model 3s, 2021 or newer, under 40,000 miles, with VINs and links.
- I'm shopping for a cheap commuter car: Toyota Corolla, max $18,000, delivered to 30318. List price, mileage, and estimated monthly payment for each.
- Pull up to 40 used Jeep Wranglers on carvana.com between 2018 and 2023 priced below $32,000, with photos and pickup estimates for 98101.

## Input schema

```json
{
  "type": "object",
  "required": [
    "car"
  ],
  "properties": {
    "car": {
      "type": "string",
      "description": "Make and model to find, for example Toyota Camry."
    },
    "max_year": {
      "type": "integer",
      "maximum": 2100,
      "minimum": 1900,
      "description": "Latest model year, for example 2024."
    },
    "min_year": {
      "type": "integer",
      "maximum": 2100,
      "minimum": 1900,
      "description": "Earliest model year, for example 2020."
    },
    "zip_code": {
      "type": "string",
      "maxLength": 5,
      "minLength": 5,
      "description": "US ZIP code for local delivery estimates, for example 10001."
    },
    "max_price": {
      "type": "integer",
      "minimum": 0,
      "description": "Highest vehicle price in USD, for example 25000."
    },
    "max_mileage": {
      "type": "integer",
      "minimum": 0,
      "description": "Highest odometer reading in miles, for example 60000."
    },
    "max_results": {
      "type": "integer",
      "default": 24,
      "maximum": 100,
      "minimum": 1,
      "description": "Maximum number of cars to return, for example 30."
    }
  }
}
```

## Output schema

```json
{
  "type": "object",
  "required": [
    "cars"
  ],
  "properties": {
    "cars": {
      "type": "array",
      "items": {
        "type": "object",
        "required": [
          "year",
          "make",
          "model",
          "trim",
          "price",
          "currency",
          "estimated_monthly_payment",
          "mileage",
          "delivery_or_pickup_estimate",
          "key_features",
          "photo_link",
          "car_link",
          "vin",
          "vehicle_id"
        ],
        "properties": {
          "vin": {
            "type": [
              "string",
              "null"
            ]
          },
          "make": {
            "type": "string"
          },
          "trim": {
            "type": [
              "string",
              "null"
            ]
          },
          "year": {
            "type": "integer"
          },
          "model": {
            "type": "string"
          },
          "price": {
            "type": "number",
            "description": "Vehicle price in USD."
          },
          "mileage": {
            "type": "integer",
            "description": "Odometer reading in miles."
          },
          "car_link": {
            "type": "string"
          },
          "currency": {
            "type": "string",
            "description": "Price currency."
          },
          "photo_link": {
            "type": [
              "string",
              "null"
            ]
          },
          "vehicle_id": {
            "type": "integer"
          },
          "key_features": {
            "type": "array",
            "items": {
              "type": "string"
            }
          },
          "estimated_monthly_payment": {
            "type": [
              "string",
              "null"
            ],
            "description": "Estimated payment as shown on the listing, for example $412/mo."
          },
          "delivery_or_pickup_estimate": {
            "type": [
              "string",
              "null"
            ],
            "description": "Delivery or pickup text as shown for the chosen ZIP code."
          }
        },
        "additionalProperties": false
      }
    }
  },
  "additionalProperties": false
}
```

## See more

- [CarMax API: Search used cars](https://fous.com/methods/carmax.com/search-cars.md): Searches CarMax used cars by make and model with optional ZIP, distance, year, price and mileage filters, keeping CarMax's order. Pages expose only the first 48 cars; distance is CarMax's distance from the selected local store, and larger limits or narrow distance filters may return fewer matches.
- [CarGurus API: Search cars for sale](https://fous.com/methods/cargurus.com/search-cars.md): Searches new and used cars for sale near a US ZIP code for a make and model, with prices, dealer details and CarGurus deal ratings. Used cars come first, then new cars, each in CarGurus order; market difference is positive below market and negative above.
- [Cars.com API: Search listings](https://fous.com/methods/cars.com/search-cars.md): Searches Cars.com car listings for a make and model around a US ZIP code within a radius, optionally by condition (new, used or certified pre-owned) and maximum price, in Cars.com search order.
- [CARFAX API: Search used cars](https://fous.com/methods/carfax.com/search-cars.md): Searches CARFAX used-car listings for a make and model near a US ZIP code, in CARFAX order, with listing details and free vehicle-history highlights. Paid full history reports are not included.
- [Autotrader API: Search cars](https://fous.com/methods/autotrader.com/search-cars.md): Searches Autotrader car listings near a US ZIP code by make and model, with condition, price, year and distance filters. Returns up to 100 listings in site order.
- [CarGurus API: Get used car market value](https://fous.com/methods/cargurus.com/get-market-value.md): Gets the current average used asking price, the CarGurus price range and the 12-month price history for a model year (all trims), from CarGurus price trends.
- [mobile.de API: Search cars](https://fous.com/methods/mobile.de/search-cars.md): Searches mobile.de car listings by make and model, with optional registration year, price, mileage, fuel, condition and sorting. Returns up to 50 listings in marketplace order; fields not shown on a listing are null.
- [AutoZone API: Search parts for a vehicle](https://fous.com/methods/autozone.com/search-parts.md): Finds AutoZone parts listed for a vehicle (year, make, model, optional engine), with prices, warranties and fit notes. Listings are filtered by year, make and model; engine fit often needs further confirmation.