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CarNow vs vAuto

CarNow logo

CarNow

Automotive

Modern vehicle leasing solutions

From
$800/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
vAuto logo

vAuto

Automotive

The science of pricing vehicles

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: CarNow no pricing information disclosed on website; vAuto pricing is not published for inventory management tools; the site directs buyers to request a demo or call for a quote
  • They diverge on capability: CarNow covers Lease processing, vAuto covers Live market pricing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CarNow and vAuto actually diverge.

Attributes where CarNow and vAuto differ
AttributeCarNowvAuto
Starting price$800/monthOn request
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, ApiWeb, Mobile
Founded20152005

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 CarNow

  • Lease processing
  • Document automation
  • Compliance management
  • Lease tracking
  • Customer portal
  • Payment processing
  • Warranty integration
  • Fleet management

Only in vAuto

  • Live market pricing
  • Inventory management
  • Stocking recommendations
  • Pricing optimization
  • Days-to-sell tracking
  • Profit analysis
  • Auction sourcing
  • Reconditioning tracking

Both cover

  • DMS systems
  • Data encryption

What people use each for

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

CarNow

  • Automotive dealership managementnot vAuto
  • Car inventory and sales automationnot vAuto

vAuto

  • Auto dealers pricing and managing used-vehicle inventory across a dealer groupnot CarNow

Where each one falls short

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

CarNow

  • No pricing information disclosed on website
  • Vendor directs customers to book demo or contact support for pricing
  • Consultative sales approach suggests custom pricing based on dealership needs

vAuto

  • Pricing is not published for inventory management tools; the site directs buyers to request a demo or call for a quote

Pricing, plan by plan

CarNow

$800/month
  • Starter$800/month
    • Lease processing
    • Document automation
    • Basic compliance
  • Professional$1800/month
    • Everything in Starter
    • Advanced compliance
    • Multi-location support
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Custom integrations
    • Advanced reporting

vAuto

On request
  • Provision$undefined/month
    • Live market data
    • Pricing guidance
    • Inventory analytics
  • Stockwave$undefined/month
    • Auction sourcing
    • Profit predictions
    • Run lists
  • Complete Suite$undefined/month
    • Provision
    • Stockwave
    • iRecon

Which should you pick?

Choose CarNow if

  • You need lease processing.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want document automation.
CarNow review

Choose vAuto if

  • You need live market pricing.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want inventory management.
vAuto review

Questions people ask

Is CarNow or vAuto better?
Neither clearly leads. CarNow starts at $800/month and vAuto at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CarNow or vAuto?
CarNow starts at $800/month and vAuto at On request.
Does CarNow or vAuto run on more platforms?
CarNow runs on Web, Mobile, Api. vAuto runs on Web, Mobile.
What is CarNow best used for?
CarNow is most often used for automotive dealership management, car inventory and sales automation. Of those, automotive dealership management and car inventory and sales automation are not what vAuto is typically brought in for.
What can CarNow do that vAuto cannot?
CarNow covers Lease processing, Document automation, Compliance management, Lease tracking. vAuto covers Live market pricing, Inventory management, Stocking recommendations, Pricing optimization. Both handle DMS systems, Data encryption.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

CarNow: How much does CarNow cost?

CarNow does not publish pricing on its website. To receive pricing information, you must book a demo or contact support at 877-882-5353 or [email protected].

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vAuto: How do I get pricing for vAuto's products?

vAuto does not publish pricing on their website. You must contact their sales team by calling 877-828-8614, submitting a demo request, or using the guided demo option to discuss costs.

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CarNow: Does CarNow offer different pricing tiers?

CarNow's pricing model is not publicly disclosed, but the vendor's consultative approach suggests pricing is customized based on individual dealership size, location, and specific requirements.

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vAuto: What products does vAuto offer?

vAuto provides ProfitTime GPS, Provision, Conquest, Stockwave, iRecon, and Intelligent Promotion tools for used and new vehicle inventory management and merchandising.

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CarNow: Can I request a free trial of CarNow?

CarNow encourages booking a demo to see the platform in action, but trial terms and conditions are not specified on the public website.

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vAuto: Can I try vAuto before purchasing?

vAuto offers Request a Demo and Guided Demo options to prospective customers but does not list a free trial period. Contact their sales team for trial availability.

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