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AutoTrader vs Reynolds and Reynolds

AutoTrader logo

AutoTrader

Automotive

Leading online automotive marketplace

From
$199/month
Rated
-
Reynolds and Reynolds logo

Reynolds and Reynolds

Automotive

Your dealership. Your way.

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: AutoTrader covers Vehicle listing, Reynolds and Reynolds covers ERA-IGNITE DMS.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AutoTrader and Reynolds and Reynolds actually diverge.

Attributes where AutoTrader and Reynolds and Reynolds differ
AttributeAutoTraderReynolds and Reynolds
Starting price$199/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, AppWeb, Desktop, Mobile
Founded19971866

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Automotive).

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 Reynolds and Reynolds

  • ERA-IGNITE DMS
  • docuPAD F&I
  • Sales management
  • Service scheduling
  • Parts management
  • Accounting suite
  • Customer management
  • Inventory control

Both cover

  • Marketing tools

What people use each for

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

AutoTrader

  • Dealership Managementnot Reynolds and Reynolds
  • Service Schedulingnot Reynolds and Reynolds
  • Inventory Managementnot Reynolds and Reynolds
  • Sales Operationsnot Reynolds and Reynolds
  • Customer Relationshipnot Reynolds and Reynolds

Reynolds and Reynolds

  • Auto dealerships running a dealer management system across sales, finance and insurance, and servicenot AutoTrader

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

AutoTrader

Nothing recorded yet. See the AutoTrader review.

Reynolds and Reynolds

  • Pricing is not published for its dealer management system products; the site provides no plans or figures and requires contacting sales

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

Reynolds and Reynolds

On request
  • ERA-IGNITE$undefined/month
    • Core DMS
    • Sales & desking
    • Service & parts
  • ERA-IGNITE Plus$undefined/month
    • Everything in ERA-IGNITE
    • Advanced CRM
    • Digital solutions
  • Enterprise Solutions$undefined/month
    • Full platform access
    • Custom integrations
    • Dedicated account team

Which should you pick?

Choose AutoTrader if

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

Choose Reynolds and Reynolds if

  • You need era-ignite dms.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
  • You also want docupad f&i.

Questions people ask

Is AutoTrader or Reynolds and Reynolds better?
Neither clearly leads. AutoTrader starts at $199/month and Reynolds and Reynolds at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AutoTrader or Reynolds and Reynolds?
AutoTrader starts at $199/month and Reynolds and Reynolds at On request.
Does AutoTrader or Reynolds and Reynolds run on more platforms?
AutoTrader runs on Web, Mobile, App. Reynolds and Reynolds runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
What is AutoTrader best used for?
AutoTrader is most often used for dealership management, service scheduling, inventory management, sales operations. Of those, dealership management and service scheduling are not what Reynolds and Reynolds is typically brought in for.
What can AutoTrader do that Reynolds and Reynolds cannot?
AutoTrader covers Vehicle listing, Marketplace visibility, Lead generation, Dealer profile. Reynolds and Reynolds covers ERA-IGNITE DMS, docuPAD F&I, Sales management, Service scheduling. Both handle Marketing tools.

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