Multi-vendor comparison

Pick 2–4 dealer tech vendors and compare facts, integrations, feature checklist, and curated pros & cons side by side.

AutoStar FusionCDK Global2/4 selected
AutoStar Fusion
Web-based DMS for dealers and finance
Founded
HQ
SegmentINDEPENDENT
OwnershipPRIVATE
Pricing
Employees
Integrations0
CDK Global
Leading franchise dealer management system
Founded2014
HQAustin TX
SegmentFRANCHISE
OwnershipPE
PricingPer rooftop / month
Employees
Integrations0

Feature checklist

FeatureAutoStar FusionCDK Global
Mobile app● Yes● Yes
Open API / webhooks● Yes● Yes
SSO / SAML● Yes● Yes
Native AI tools○ —○ —
Third-party marketplace○ —○ —
Two-way texting○ —○ —
Video messaging○ —○ —
Digital retail workflow○ —○ —
Desking & payments○ —○ —
Credit prequal / soft pull○ —○ —
Inventory syndication○ —○ —
Custom reporting dashboards● Yes● Yes
Call tracking & recording○ —○ —
Spanish-language support○ —○ —
Multi-rooftop management● Yes● Yes

Pros, cons, and best fit

AutoStar Fusion
Pros
  • Not curated yet
Cons
  • Not curated yet
CDK Global
Pros
  • Not curated yet
Cons
  • Not curated yet

What each vendor does

AutoStar Fusion

AutoStar Fusion is a comprehensive web-based dealership management system for retail, BHPH, finance and wholesale operations.

CDK Global

CDK Global provides the most widely installed DMS among US franchise dealers, spanning accounting, sales, parts, service and a large third-party integration program.