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
| Feature | AutoStar Fusion | CDK 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.