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AutoTrader vs Kelley Blue Book

AutoTrader logo

AutoTrader

Software

Leading online automotive marketplace

From
$199/month
Rated
-
Kelley Blue Book logo

Kelley Blue Book

Software

Industry-leading vehicle valuation and pricing

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Kelley Blue Book has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: AutoTrader covers Vehicle listing, Kelley Blue Book covers Vehicle valuations.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AutoTrader and Kelley Blue Book actually diverge.

Attributes where AutoTrader and Kelley Blue Book differ
AttributeAutoTraderKelley Blue Book
Starting price$199/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
Founded19971926

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), platforms (Web, Mobile, App), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in AutoTrader

  • Vehicle listing
  • Marketplace visibility
  • Lead generation
  • Dealer profile
  • Performance metrics
  • Mobile optimization
  • Photo gallery
  • Video integration

Only in Kelley Blue Book

  • Vehicle valuations
  • Market pricing
  • Trade-in values
  • Market trends
  • Historical data
  • Pricing intelligence
  • Vehicle comparisons
  • Mobile tools

Both cover

  • SSL encryption
  • Secure authentication

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

AutoTrader

  • Dealership Management
  • Service Scheduling
  • Inventory Management
  • Sales Operations
  • Customer Relationship

Kelley Blue Book

  • Dealership Management
  • Service Scheduling
  • Inventory Management
  • Sales Operations
  • Customer Relationship

Both are used for dealership management, service scheduling, inventory management, sales operations, customer relationship, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Pricing, plan by plan

AutoTrader

$199/month
  • Starter$199/month
    • Vehicle listings
    • Basic lead management
    • Dealer profile
  • Professional$499/month
    • Everything in Starter
    • Advanced lead tools
    • CRM integration
  • Premium$899/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Top placement
    • Priority support

Kelley Blue Book

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic valuations
    • Market data
    • Pricing tools
  • Professional$99/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Advanced valuations
    • Historical data
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Bulk pricing
    • Custom integrations

Which should you pick?

Choose AutoTrader if

  • You need vehicle listing.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, App.
  • You also want marketplace visibility.

Choose Kelley Blue Book if

  • You need vehicle valuations.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, App.
  • You also want market pricing.

Questions people ask

Is AutoTrader or Kelley Blue Book better?
Neither clearly leads. AutoTrader starts at $199/month and Kelley Blue Book at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AutoTrader or Kelley Blue Book?
Kelley Blue Book has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $199/month for AutoTrader and Free for Kelley Blue Book.
Does AutoTrader or Kelley Blue Book run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Mobile, App, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Kelley Blue Book for free?
Yes. Kelley Blue Book has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. AutoTrader starts at $199/month.
What is AutoTrader best used for?
AutoTrader is most often used for dealership management, service scheduling, inventory management, sales operations.
What can AutoTrader do that Kelley Blue Book cannot?
AutoTrader covers Vehicle listing, Marketplace visibility, Lead generation, Dealer profile. Kelley Blue Book covers Vehicle valuations, Market pricing, Trade-in values, Market trends. Both handle SSL encryption, Secure authentication.

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