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Car Match FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about RACV Car Match, including car guides and prices

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General

RACV Car Match simplifies the car buying experience to help you make a more informed choice when considering your next purchase.

It provides an independent and transparent view of the Australian car market, including expert reviews in a user-friendly online platform. RACV has been the trusted source of motoring advice for more than 120 years. Our rich history and experience of reviewing vehicles provides an impartial expert evaluation of a vehicle’s features. 

Most vehicles sold in Australia dating back to the year 2010 can be searched, found and compared on RACV Car Match. Due to data availability, not all models may be shown. 

RACV Car Match helps you make an informed choice when buying a car.


While we don’t sell or buy vehicles, we do offer car loans to help you make your next purchase. Visit our buying a car page to find out more.

All images supplied by our providers are indicative only. They may not be an exact likeness to the relevant vehicle on the Australian market.

Data and pricing

Our vehicle information is sourced from a range of trusted third-party providers, including Jato Dynamics, Glass’s Information Services, Repco, JAX Tyres & Auto, IMACA, Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), and Australian Motoring Services Pty Ltd. 

All images supplied by our providers are indicative only. They may not be an exact likeness to the relevant vehicle on the Australian market.

The estimated driveaway price for new cars is calculated using the manufacturer recommended retail price plus relevant on-road costs. Some manufacturers will advertise an incentivised driveaway offer for vehicles that is inclusive of these relevant costs. 

Where this data has been made available by our third-party data providers, we will show the driveaway offer to allow for a like-for-like price comparison. 

The estimated on-road costs for RACV Car Match are based on Victorian data and may not be relevant for customers in other states. In Victoria, costs may include:  

  • Goods and services tax (GST)  
  • Luxury car tax (LCT)  
  • Stamp duty  
  • Registration cost  
  • Plate fee  
  • Compulsory third-party insurance (CTP)  
  • Estimated dealership delivery cost.  

Driveaway prices do not include optional comprehensive or third-party fire and theft insurance. Additional costs for items such as cab chassis trays are also not included.  

All prices are estimates. They are intended to be used as a guide only and may vary based on individual circumstances. 

The average market value for older model cars is an estimate based on a vehicle’s listed minimum and maximum market value (provided by Glass's Information Services) plus relevant on-road costs.  

The average market value is an estimate only and assumes the car is in average condition, with standard factory-fitted features and equipment only. Where the average market value for a specific vehicle is unavailable, the depreciation rate for similar vehicles and age will be used to calculate an average used-car value for comparison purposes.  

Prices may not be accurate for cars that:   

  • are in considerably better or worse condition than average  
  • have travelled more or less kilometres than average  
  • have non-standard features or equipment added.  

All prices are estimates. They are intended to be used as a guide only and may vary based on individual circumstances. Prices are not reflective of trade-in or insurance market values. 

Estimated running costs

Estimated running costs are an estimate of the indicative costs associated with owning and operating a new or used car using RACV products. 

It’s an estimation tool to help you understand the ongoing costs of owning and running a car beyond the initial price tag. It’s intended as a general guide for information purposes only.

We recommend you do your own research and consider factors relevant to you, such as how often and where you’ll drive, as this will affect how much you pay for petrol and wear and tear.

Expert car reviews

RACV car reviews are written by experienced motoring judges. Opinions shared in these reviews are those of individual judges, and do not necessarily reflect the views of RACV.

Cars reviewed or compared by RACV judges are generally sourced from car manufacturers or vehicle brands. Our judges may also attend vehicle launches or other events as guests of car manufacturers or brands.

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The information on this site is for general information purposes only and is published subject to our terms and conditions of use.  While we endeavour to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information on this site, we make no warranties and accept no responsibility for any loss or damage you may suffer as a result or your reliance on any part of it. 

+R.A.C.V. Finance Limited ABN 82 004 292 291 Australian Credit Licence No. 391488. RACV Finance is subject to RACV lending criteria. Conditions, fees and charges apply.  Comparison rate calculated on a loan amount of $30,000 secured over a term of 5 years based on monthly repayments. WARNING: This comparison rate is only true for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts will result in a different comparison rate.

The information provided is general advice only. Before making any decisions please consider your own circumstances and the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determinations. For copies, visit racv.com.au. As distributor, RACV Insurance Services Pty Ltd AFS Licence No. 230039 receives commission for each policy sold or renewed. Product(s) issued by Insurance Manufacturers of Australia Pty Ltd ABN 93 004 208 084 AFS Licence No. 227678.