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CarGurus vs Epicor DMS
The short version
- They diverge on capability: CarGurus covers Vehicle listing, Epicor DMS covers Sales desking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which CarGurus and Epicor DMS actually diverge.
| Attribute | CarGurus | Epicor DMS |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $249/month | On request |
| Pricing model | subscription | quote |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile, App | Cloud, On-Premise, Hybrid |
| Founded | 2006 | 1999 |
Identical on both: 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 CarGurus
- Vehicle listing
- AI deal scoring
- Market pricing analysis
- Lead generation
- Dealer metrics
- Inventory insights
- Photo management
- Consumer reviews
Only in Epicor DMS
- Sales desking
- F&I management
- Service scheduling
- Parts management
- Accounting
- CRM
- OEM integration
- Business intelligence
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
CarGurus
- Dealership Management
- Service Scheduling
- Inventory Management
- Sales Operations
- Customer Relationship
Epicor DMS
- 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.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
CarGurus
Nothing recorded yet. See the CarGurus review.
Epicor DMS
- Pricing is not publicly available and requires custom quotes
- No free trial available to evaluate the system
- Requires significant implementation time and customization
Pricing, plan by plan
CarGurus
$249/month- Essential$249/month
- Vehicle listing
- Basic lead management
- Pricing data
- Pro$599/month
- Everything in Essential
- Advanced pricing intelligence
- Lead scoring
- Enterprise$1299/month
- Everything in Pro
- Custom pricing
- Dedicated support
Epicor DMS
On request- Standard$undefined/month
- Core DMS functionality
- Sales management
- Service management
- Enterprise$undefined/month
- All Standard features
- Advanced CRM
- Multi-rooftop support
Which should you pick?
Choose CarGurus if
- You need vehicle listing.
- You work on Web, Mobile, App.
- You also want ai deal scoring.
Choose Epicor DMS if
- You need sales desking.
- You work on Cloud, On-Premise, Hybrid.
- You also want f&i management.
Questions people ask
- Is CarGurus or Epicor DMS better?
- Neither clearly leads. CarGurus starts at $249/month and Epicor DMS at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, CarGurus or Epicor DMS?
- CarGurus starts at $249/month and Epicor DMS at On request.
- Does CarGurus or Epicor DMS run on more platforms?
- CarGurus runs on Web, Mobile, App. Epicor DMS runs on Cloud, On-Premise, Hybrid.
- What is CarGurus best used for?
- CarGurus is most often used for dealership management, service scheduling, inventory management, sales operations.
- What can CarGurus do that Epicor DMS cannot?
- CarGurus covers Vehicle listing, AI deal scoring, Market pricing analysis, Lead generation. Epicor DMS covers Sales desking, F&I management, Service scheduling, Parts management.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Epicor DMS: Does Epicor DMS support both cloud and on-premise deployment?
Yes. Epicor offers multiple deployment options including cloud, on-premises, and hybrid deployments, allowing customers to choose based on their requirements and migrate between models.
SourceEpicor DMS: What integrations does Epicor DMS provide for dealerships?
Epicor provides integrated parts sourcing through the Epicor Parts Portal, service estimating tools, CRM capabilities for customer relationship management, and warehouse management through Epicor Indago WMS.
SourceEpicor DMS: How many part numbers are available in Epicor's database?
Epicor's platform provides access to more than 17 million part numbers for over 1.4 billion unique vehicle applications.
SourceEpicor DMS: Does Epicor offer a free trial?
No free trial is available. Pricing is based on custom quotes due to varying factors like usage, number of users, and custom modules required.
SourceEpicor DMS: What are the deployment costs for Epicor DMS?
For cloud ERP solutions, costs typically run between $150-$200/user/month for a basic package. For on-premise solutions, perpetual licenses range from $3,200-$4,800 per user.
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