Multi-vendor comparison
Pick 2–4 dealer tech vendors and compare facts, integrations, feature checklist, and curated pros & cons side by side.
DealerCenterAutoStar Fusion2/4 selected
DealerCenter
All-in-one platform for independent dealers
Founded—
HQLos Angeles CA
SegmentINDEPENDENT
OwnershipPRIVATE
PricingTiered
Employees—
Integrations0
AutoStar Fusion
Web-based DMS for dealers and finance
Founded—
HQ—
SegmentINDEPENDENT
OwnershipPRIVATE
Pricing—
Employees—
Integrations0
Feature checklist
| Feature | DealerCenter | AutoStar Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| 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
DealerCenter
Pros
- Not curated yet
Cons
- Not curated yet
AutoStar Fusion
Pros
- Not curated yet
Cons
- Not curated yet
What each vendor does
DealerCenter
DealerCenter combines DMS, inventory, CRM and lender access in one platform for independent dealers, operated by Nowcom within the Hankey Group.
AutoStar Fusion
AutoStar Fusion is a comprehensive web-based dealership management system for retail, BHPH, finance and wholesale operations.