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DEALERSHIP SHORTLIST

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These are the closest relevant products DealerApproved can support from category, product purpose, dealership jobs, fit and ecosystem context. This is not a paid ranking and DealerApproved does not manufacture a universal winner.

CARFAX ListingsLead Provider / Network

Core jobs: Supports used-car shoppers in making a better decision by using CARFAX search alongside a vehicle inspection and test drive. · Allows consumers to sell their car by having CARFAX dealerships compete for it.

Autotrader

Lead Provider / Network · Cox Automotive

Autotrader is an automotive lead provider and shopper network used by dealerships to support online vehicle-shopping and deal workflows and analyze dealership performance.

WHY IT MADE THE SHORTLIST
  • Competes in Vehicle Marketplace / Lead Provider
  • Similar product type: Lead Provider / Network
Dealer evidenceNot yet rated
Best fitFranchised dealerships · Independent dealerships
Shared research contextSupport online vehicle-shopping and deal workflows · Analyze dealership performance
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CarGurus

Lead Provider / Network · CarGurus

CarGurus provides dealership marketplace, inventory, marketing and conversion solutions. Dealers can advertise vehicle inventory, generate shopper leads, acquire vehicles, improve online-to-store conversion, and use pricing and market intelligence to support merchandising and inventory decisions.

WHY IT MADE THE SHORTLIST
  • Competes in Vehicle Marketplace / Lead Provider
  • Similar product type: Lead Provider / Network
Dealer evidenceNot yet rated
Best fitDealer groups · Used-vehicle focused operations
Shared research contextPrioritize follow-up with highest-intent leads based on shopping behavior on CarGurus. · Target custom audiences of CarGurus shoppers offsite with ads that drive to the dealer website. · Use dealer website visitor data to optimize digital advertising performance.
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Cars.com

Lead Provider / Network · Cars Commerce

Cars.com is an automotive lead provider and shopper network for automotive dealerships.

WHY IT MADE THE SHORTLIST
  • Competes in Vehicle Marketplace / Lead Provider
  • Similar product type: Lead Provider / Network
Dealer evidenceNot yet rated
Best fitDealer groups
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Edmunds

Lead Provider / Network · CarMax

Edmunds is an automotive lead provider and shopper network for automotive dealerships.

WHY IT MADE THE SHORTLIST
  • Competes in Vehicle Marketplace / Lead Provider
  • Similar product type: Lead Provider / Network
Dealer evidenceNot yet rated
Best fitDealer websites
Shared research contextProviding implementation guidance and best practices for installing Edmunds products on dealer websites
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TrueCar

Lead Provider / Network · TrueCar

Automotive shopping marketplace and dealer lead program. DealerApproved lists it in lead provider, third-party marketplace.

WHY IT MADE THE SHORTLIST
  • Competes in Vehicle Marketplace / Lead Provider
  • Similar product type: Lead Provider / Network
Dealer evidenceNot yet rated
Best fitFranchised dealerships · Certified Dealers
Shared research contextHelps users save time and money when shopping for new and used cars.
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