TrueCar

TrueCar, Inc. is a digital automotive marketplace based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2005. The company connects car buyers with a network of over 13,000 Certified Dealers, offering a wide selection of new, used, and Certified Pre-Owned vehicles. TrueCar aims to enhance the car buying and selling experience by providing transparency and convenience for both consumers and dealers. The platform features tools for vehicle discovery, price ratings, and market context, helping buyers make informed decisions tailored to their needs. TrueCar Plus is a service that allows customers to shop online, arrange financing, and schedule vehicle delivery or pickup, streamlining the entire process. Additionally, TrueCar supports auto-buying programs for over 250 affinity partners, including organizations like AARP and American Express, which broadens its reach and enhances its credibility in the market.

Information Technology & Services Santa Monica, United States Founded 2005 ~366 employees NASDAQ: TRUE

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Employees
366
-1.3% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$490K
Revenue ~$179M
Stock
TRUE
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
14.1%
Tech: 11.7%
H1B filings, FY2026
2
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

TrueCar went from 365 employees in Jul 2023 to 366 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 20 people joined, 12 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other153
Engineering77
Sales34
Operations31
Finance19
Marketing19
Success13
HR9

Executive compensation

Salaries at TrueCar

All salaries

28 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

Layoffs

Details

100 roles cut in the last 12 months.

  • Feb 2026 · 100 roles (~30%) · Los Angeles, United States

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H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering12
Operations3
IT2

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 2 filings.

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TrueCar FAQ

How many employees does TrueCar have?

TrueCar has about 366 employees, down 1.3% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does TrueCar sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. TrueCar filed 2 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for IT roles.

Has TrueCar had layoffs in 2026?

Yes. TrueCar has reported 100 layoffs in 2026, most recently on Feb 24, 2026.

What is TrueCar's revenue per employee?

TrueCar makes about $490K in revenue per employee, based on $179.36M annual revenue and 366 employees.

How much does TrueCar pay?

6figr has 28 salary profiles for TrueCar in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the TrueCar salaries page. See TrueCar salaries

Is TrueCar a public company?

Yes. TrueCar is publicly traded under the ticker TRUE on NASDAQ.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.