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Car & Truck Rack Pricing

Analysis of 69,310 eBay listings for vehicle racks to determine current market value.

What you'll usually pay

$55 typical price
Most are between$10$299
Brand new$41.79
Used$58.82
On sale now69,310

💡 Used ones cost about 41% more here.

👉 In short easy summary

The best value is found in Truck Bed Mounts (-27%) and 1-capacity racks (-23%). Conversely, Hitch Mounts command a significant premium at 75% above the median.

💚 Best value for your money

Küat 258 on sale$33.99 · 38% cheaper
Saris 784 on sale$38 · 31% cheaper
Truck Bed Mount 930 on sale$40.13 · 27% cheaper
1 7,255 on sale$42.5 · 23% cheaper
Trunk Mount 2,181 on sale$46.99 · 15% cheaper

Price by capacity

1
$42.5-23%
2
$56.62+3%
5
$57.59+5%
4
$58.74+7%
3
$62.54+14%
6
$69.97+27%

Why? Prices scale with size, ranging from 42.5 for 1-capacity to 69.97 for 6-capacity racks.

Price by mounting type

Truck Bed Mount
$40.13-27%
Towbar Mount
$43.97-20%
Trunk Mount
$46.99-15%
Roof Mount
$49.99-9%
Spare Tire Mount
$63.63+16%
Hitch Mount
$95.99+75%

Why? Specialized Hitch Mounts are the most expensive at 95.99, while Truck Bed Mounts are the cheapest at 40.13.

Price by brand

Küat
$33.99-38%
Saris
$38-31%
Allen
$49.2-11%
Thule
$49.99-9%
Hollywood Racks
$70+27%
Swagman
$80+45%

Why? Brand value varies widely, with Swagman at 80 and Küat at 33.99.

🛒 Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the median price for a new car rack?

The median price for new listings is 41.79.

Which mounting style is the most expensive?

Hitch Mounts have the highest median price at 95.99.

How does the price of a 1-capacity rack compare to the market median?

A 1-capacity rack has a median price of 42.5, which is 23% below the market median.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $10$299, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 8, 2026.