CarMax Reports Top Ten Searched Vehicle Features

RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 17, 2008 -- One month after the launch of expanded online vehicle search capabilities, CarMax, Inc. the nation's largest retailer of used cars, reports the top ten vehicle features searched for on carmax.com in December.

"People told us that generally they know the options that are important to them, but often don't know which vehicle makes and models offer them," said Ann Yauger, director of carmax.com. "Now that people are able to search by feature, it's interesting to see what they are looking for most frequently." Yauger continued, "People want new technologies and we see that reflected with navigation systems ranking higher than ABS brakes and cruise control."

                    Top Ten Vehicle Features Searched
                          Ranking        Feature
                            1            Leather Seats
                            2            Navigation System
                            3            Sunroof
                            4            3rd Row Seat
                            5            Seat Heater(s)
                            6            ABS Brakes
                            7            Cruise Control
                            8            Manual Transmission
                            9            TV/DVD
                            10           Power Seat(s)

In December 2007, CarMax launched a new, innovative approach to the way consumers conduct vehicle searches on carmax.com based on research and customer feedback. The new vehicle search enables consumers to search based on a wide array of criteria including price, mileage, type, popular features and other options without having to first select a make and model. Another unique benefit allows online car shoppers the opportunity to combine the options they want.

Online shoppers can use the carmax.com website to search the company's inventory of more than 25,000 new and used cars. The website showcases each vehicle with multiple photos, the no-haggle price, and information on features, options, fuel economy and customer reviews. In fiscal year 2007, carmax.com averaged more than four million visits per month. Additionally, approximately 70 percent of in-store customers visited the website before coming to the store.

About CarMax

CarMax, a Fortune 500 company and one of the Fortune 2007 "100 Best Companies to Work For," is the nation's largest retailer of used cars. Headquartered in Richmond, Va., CarMax currently operates 88 used car superstores in 41 markets. The CarMax consumer offer is structured around four customer benefits: low, no-haggle prices; a broad selection; high quality vehicles; and customer-friendly service. During the twelve months ended February 28, 2007, the company retailed 337,021 used vehicles and sold 208,959 wholesale vehicles at its in-store auctions. For more information, access the CarMax website at www.carmax.com.