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DealerTrack vs Autel MaxiSys

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DealerTrack

Software

Elevate your dealership operations

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Autel MaxiSys logo

Autel MaxiSys

Software

Professional diagnostic solutions

From
$2295/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: DealerTrack dealertrack (a Cox Automotive brand) publishes no pricing on its own coxautoinc.com/brands/dealertrack page for its DMS, F&I, CRM or registration/titling products; every product card ends in a Request a demo or Contact us link instead of a figure.; Autel MaxiSys a hardware diagnostic tablet rather than software that runs on a machine you already own
  • They diverge on capability: DealerTrack covers F&I management, Autel MaxiSys covers OE-level diagnostics.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which DealerTrack and Autel MaxiSys actually diverge.

Attributes where DealerTrack and Autel MaxiSys differ
AttributeDealerTrackAutel MaxiSys
Starting priceOn request$2295/one-time
Pricing modelquoteone-time
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, DesktopAndroid-tablet, Desktop
Founded19902004

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 DealerTrack

  • F&I management
  • Compliance automation
  • Document templates
  • Customer portal
  • Lender integration
  • Warranty management
  • Product solutions
  • Reporting & analytics

Only in Autel MaxiSys

  • OE-level diagnostics
  • ECU coding & programming
  • Bi-directional controls
  • Active tests
  • Key programming
  • TPMS service
  • Battery registration
  • DPF regeneration

What people use each for

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

DealerTrack

  • Dealership Managementnot Autel MaxiSys
  • Service Schedulingnot Autel MaxiSys
  • Inventory Managementnot Autel MaxiSys
  • Sales Operationsnot Autel MaxiSys
  • Customer Relationshipnot Autel MaxiSys

Autel MaxiSys

  • Vehicle fault diagnosis across multiple manufacturer systemsnot DealerTrack
  • ECU coding and programming in a workshopnot DealerTrack
  • Electric vehicle diagnostics with the MaxiSYS Ultra EVnot DealerTrack
  • Pre and post repair scan reportingnot DealerTrack

Where each one falls short

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

DealerTrack

  • Dealertrack (a Cox Automotive brand) publishes no pricing on its own coxautoinc.com/brands/dealertrack page for its DMS, F&I, CRM or registration/titling products; every product card ends in a Request a demo or Contact us link instead of a figure.

Autel MaxiSys

  • A hardware diagnostic tablet rather than software that runs on a machine you already own
  • Software updates come with a period of free coverage after purchase and need renewing afterwards
  • Aimed at professional workshops rather than owner-mechanics

Pricing, plan by plan

DealerTrack

On request
  • Standard$undefined/month
    • F&I management
    • Compliance tools
    • Document automation
  • Professional$undefined/month
    • Everything in Standard
    • Advanced compliance
    • Custom workflows
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Multi-location support
    • API access

Autel MaxiSys

$2295/one-time
  • MaxiSys MS906 Pro$2295/one-time
    • Full system diagnostics
    • Bi-directional controls
    • ECU coding
  • MaxiSys MS909$4995/one-time
    • Advanced diagnostics
    • Topology mapping
    • Repair database
  • MaxiSys Ultra$7495/one-time
    • 5-in-1 VCMI
    • Oscilloscope
    • Waveform generator

Which should you pick?

Choose DealerTrack if

  • You need f&i management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Desktop.
  • You also want compliance automation.
DealerTrack review

Choose Autel MaxiSys if

  • You need oe-level diagnostics.
  • You work on Android-tablet, Desktop.
  • You also want ecu coding & programming.
Autel MaxiSys review

Questions people ask

Is DealerTrack or Autel MaxiSys better?
Neither clearly leads. DealerTrack starts at On request and Autel MaxiSys at $2295/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, DealerTrack or Autel MaxiSys?
DealerTrack starts at On request and Autel MaxiSys at $2295/one-time.
Does DealerTrack or Autel MaxiSys run on more platforms?
DealerTrack runs on Web, Mobile, Desktop. Autel MaxiSys runs on Android-tablet, Desktop.
What is DealerTrack best used for?
DealerTrack is most often used for dealership management, service scheduling, inventory management, sales operations. Of those, dealership management and service scheduling are not what Autel MaxiSys is typically brought in for.
What can DealerTrack do that Autel MaxiSys cannot?
DealerTrack covers F&I management, Compliance automation, Document templates, Customer portal. Autel MaxiSys covers OE-level diagnostics, ECU coding & programming, Bi-directional controls, Active tests.
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