Software · head to head
CARFAX for Dealers vs Audatex
The short version
- They diverge on capability: CARFAX for Dealers covers Vehicle history reports, Audatex covers Damage assessment.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which CARFAX for Dealers and Audatex actually diverge.
| Attribute | CARFAX for Dealers | Audatex |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | subscription | quote |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile, Api | Web, Mobile, Desktop |
| Founded | 1984 | 1974 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), 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 CARFAX for Dealers
- Vehicle history reports
- Service history
- Accident history
- 1-Owner finder
- CARFAX listings
- Service retention
- Dealer website tools
- Customer leads
Only in Audatex
- Damage assessment
- Estimating engine
- Parts pricing
- Labor lookup
- Photo management
- Mobile application
- Report generation
- Quality assurance
Both cover
- DMS systems
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
CARFAX for Dealers
- Vehicle historynot Audatex
- Customer trustnot Audatex
- Inventory merchandisingnot Audatex
- Service retentionnot Audatex
- Lead generationnot Audatex
Audatex
- Dealership Managementnot CARFAX for Dealers
- Service Schedulingnot CARFAX for Dealers
- Inventory Managementnot CARFAX for Dealers
- Sales Operationsnot CARFAX for Dealers
- Customer Relationshipnot CARFAX for Dealers
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
CARFAX for Dealers
- The App Store listing (publisher CARFAX, Inc.) states the app requires an existing CARFAX for Dealers business account login, so it cannot be evaluated or purchased as a standalone app without a separate commercial dealer contract already in place.
Audatex
Nothing recorded yet. See the Audatex review.
Pricing, plan by plan
CARFAX for Dealers
On request- Basic$undefined/month
- Vehicle history reports
- Inventory listings
- Dealer website badge
- Advantage$undefined/month
- Everything in Basic
- CARFAX Hot Listings
- Service retention tools
- Advantage Plus$undefined/month
- Everything in Advantage
- Snap report
- 1-owner leads
Audatex
On request- Standard$undefined/month
- Damage assessment
- Estimate creation
- Parts lookup
- Professional$undefined/month
- Advanced assessment
- Mobile estimating
- Claims integration
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- Complete platform
- All modules
- Custom workflows
Which should you pick?
Choose CARFAX for Dealers if
- You need vehicle history reports.
- You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
- You also want service history.
Choose Audatex if
- You need damage assessment.
- You work on Web, Mobile, Desktop.
- You also want estimating engine.
Questions people ask
- Is CARFAX for Dealers or Audatex better?
- Neither clearly leads. CARFAX for Dealers starts at On request and Audatex at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, CARFAX for Dealers or Audatex?
- CARFAX for Dealers starts at On request and Audatex at On request.
- Does CARFAX for Dealers or Audatex run on more platforms?
- CARFAX for Dealers runs on Web, Mobile, Api. Audatex runs on Web, Mobile, Desktop.
- What is CARFAX for Dealers best used for?
- CARFAX for Dealers is most often used for vehicle history, customer trust, inventory merchandising, service retention. Of those, vehicle history and customer trust are not what Audatex is typically brought in for.
- What can CARFAX for Dealers do that Audatex cannot?
- CARFAX for Dealers covers Vehicle history reports, Service history, Accident history, 1-Owner finder. Audatex covers Damage assessment, Estimating engine, Parts pricing, Labor lookup. Both handle DMS systems.