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KBB vs Cox Automotive

KBB logo

KBB

Software

Vehicle pricing and research from Kelley Blue Book

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
C

Cox Automotive

Software

Comprehensive automotive technology platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only KBB has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: KBB covers Vehicle pricing, Cox Automotive covers Dealer management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which KBB and Cox Automotive actually diverge.

Attributes where KBB and Cox Automotive differ
AttributeKBBCox Automotive
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, AppWeb, Mobile, Desktop
Founded19262014

Identical on both: 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 KBB

  • Vehicle pricing
  • Trade-in values
  • Depreciation estimates
  • Expert reviews
  • Comparisons
  • Research tools
  • Cost of ownership
  • Inventory search

Only in Cox Automotive

  • Dealer management
  • Digital retail
  • Inventory showcase
  • Customer portal
  • Marketplace integration
  • Financial services
  • Reporting and analytics
  • AutoTrader

Both cover

  • Lead generation
  • CRM systems
  • SSL encryption
  • Secure authentication
  • Data protection

What people use each for

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

KBB

  • Dealership Management
  • Service Scheduling
  • Inventory Management
  • Sales Operations
  • Customer Relationship

Cox Automotive

  • 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.

KBB

  • KBB car-values tool is free to consumers with no subscription tier, per the 27 Dec 2022 archive capture

Cox Automotive

Nothing recorded yet. See the Cox Automotive review.

Pricing, plan by plan

KBB

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Vehicle values
    • Pricing data
    • Expert reviews
  • Dealer Instant Offer$299/month
    • Instant offer capability
    • Lead generation
    • Customer tools

Cox Automotive

On request
  • Dealer.com Essentials$undefined/month
    • Website hosting
    • Inventory management
    • Lead management
  • Dealer.com Professional$undefined/month
    • Everything in Essentials
    • Advanced CRM
    • Marketing automation
  • Dealer.com Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Custom integrations
    • API access

Which should you pick?

Choose KBB if

  • You need vehicle pricing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, App.
  • You also want trade-in values.
KBB review

Choose Cox Automotive if

  • You need dealer management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Desktop.
  • You also want digital retail.
Cox Automotive review

Questions people ask

Is KBB or Cox Automotive better?
Neither clearly leads. KBB starts at Free and Cox Automotive at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, KBB or Cox Automotive?
KBB has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for KBB and On request for Cox Automotive.
Does KBB or Cox Automotive run on more platforms?
KBB runs on Web, Mobile, App. Cox Automotive runs on Web, Mobile, Desktop.
Can I use KBB for free?
Yes. KBB has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Cox Automotive starts at On request.
What is KBB best used for?
KBB is most often used for dealership management, service scheduling, inventory management, sales operations.
What can KBB do that Cox Automotive cannot?
KBB covers Vehicle pricing, Trade-in values, Depreciation estimates, Expert reviews. Cox Automotive covers Dealer management, Digital retail, Inventory showcase, Customer portal. Both handle Lead generation, CRM systems, SSL encryption, Secure authentication.
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