THE CARS by THE CARS has sold 6,415,000 copies in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom and United States.
THE CARS certifications and sales
| Country / region | Sales | Certification / source | Certification date / sales as of | |
 Australia |
140,000 | 2x Platinum | SEPTEMBER 2005 |
Australia Sales: 140,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: SEPTEMBER 2005
|
 Canada |
200,000 | 2x Platinum | 1979 |
Canada Sales: 200,000
Certification / note: 2x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 1979
|
 New Zealand |
15,000 | 1x Platinum |
New Zealand Sales: 15,000
Certification / note: 1x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of:
|
|
 United Kingdom |
60,000 | 1x Silver | 9 May, 1979 |
United Kingdom Sales: 60,000
Certification / note: 1x Silver
Certification Date / sales as of: 9 May, 1979
|
 United States |
6,000,000 | 6x Platinum | 5 April, 1995 |
United States Sales: 6,000,000
Certification / note: 6x Platinum
Certification Date / sales as of: 5 April, 1995
|
| Total sales | 6,415,000 | (in 5 countries) |
Total
Sales: 6,415,000
(in 5 countries)
|
Year-end chart performance for THE CARS
| Chart 1979 | Rank |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) |
5 |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
4 |
| Chart 1980 | Rank |
| US Albums (Billboard 200) |
48 |