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CarGurus awards Dafna Sarnoff 5,911 stock units

Vesting is tied to continued employee service, with possible acceleration in connection with a Change of Control.

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CarGurus, Inc. Chief Marketing Officer Dafna Sarnoff received an award of 5,911 restricted stock units on October 2, 2026; each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock. Her reported direct holdings following the award were 100,795 shares. Subject to continuous employee service, 25% of the units will vest on October 1, 2027, followed by 6.25% on the first day of each three-month period thereafter until October 1, 2030; vesting may accelerate in connection with a Change of Control.

Insider Sarnoff Dafna
Role Chief Marketing Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Class A Common Stock F1 5,911 $0.00 $0.00
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 100,795 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. F1. Represents shares issuable upon settlement of restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted to the Reporting Person. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock. Subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service as an employee of the Issuer, 25% of the RSUs will vest on October 1, 2027 and 6.25% of the RSUs will vest on the first day of each three-month period thereafter until October 1, 2030. Such vesting may be accelerated in connection with a Change of Control (as defined in the Issuer's Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan).
Restricted stock units awarded 5,911 RSUs Awarded October 2, 2026
Reported direct holdings 100,795 shares Following the award
Shares per RSU 1 share Contingent right upon settlement
Initial vesting 25% October 1, 2027, subject to continuous employee service
Subsequent vesting 6.25% On the first day of each three-month period thereafter until October 1, 2030, subject to continuous employee service
restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial
"settlement of restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted"
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.
vest financial
"25% of the RSUs will vest on October 1, 2027"
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
Change of Control financial
"accelerated in connection with a Change of Control"
A change of control occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a sale, merger, or acquisition, resulting in new leadership or ownership structure. This change can impact the company's direction and decision-making, which is important for investors because it may affect the company's stability, strategy, and future prospects.
Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan financial
"defined in the Issuer's Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan"
An omnibus incentive compensation plan is a single, flexible program that lets a company grant different kinds of pay — such as cash bonuses, stock options, restricted stock, or performance awards — to employees, executives and directors. Investors care because the plan affects how much ownership can be given away (dilution), how much the company spends on pay, and whether executives’ goals are aligned with shareholders, much like a menu that decides what rewards staff can pick and how costly they are.

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Dafna Sarnoff received an award of 5,911 RSUs on October 2, 2026; each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Sarnoff Dafna

(Last)(First)(Middle)
1001 BOYLSTON STREET
16TH FLOOR

(Street)
BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS 02115

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CarGurus, Inc. [ CARG ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Marketing Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/02/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Class A Common Stock10/02/2026A(1)5,911A$0100,795D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents shares issuable upon settlement of restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted to the Reporting Person. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock. Subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service as an employee of the Issuer, 25% of the RSUs will vest on October 1, 2027 and 6.25% of the RSUs will vest on the first day of each three-month period thereafter until October 1, 2030. Such vesting may be accelerated in connection with a Change of Control (as defined in the Issuer's Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan).
/s/ Suzanne Murray, as attorney-in-fact10/06/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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