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Black Book
Real-time wholesale vehicle pricing
As of 30 August 2026, Black Book starts at $199/month. Black Book provides real-time wholesale vehicle valuations and market data specifically designed for dealers and auctions. Softwr lists it under Automotive. Black Book is made by Black Book Value LLC, launched in 1955, available on Web, iOS, Android.
Overview
What Black Book does
Black Book provides real-time wholesale vehicle valuations and market data specifically designed for dealers and auctions. Their accurate pricing intelligence and comprehensive market analysis help dealerships optimize procurement decisions and inventory management.
What people use it for
- Dealership Management
- Service Scheduling
- Inventory Management
- Sales Operations
- Customer Relationship
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Where it falls short
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- Luxury sedans show larger spreads between Black Book and consumer valuations when market demand is weak
- Electric vehicle valuations are highly volatile due to rapidly changing battery technology and market demand
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Pricing
What Black Book costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Basic
$199 /mo
- Wholesale pricing
- Basic reports
- Single user
- Mobile access
Professional
$399 /mo
- Everything in Basic
- Advanced reports
- Multiple users
- Real-time data
Enterprise
On request
- Everything in Professional
- API access
- Custom feeds
- Dedicated support
Capabilities
Features
Real-time pricing
Wholesale valuations
Market trends
Pricing reports
Dealer insights
Auction data
Vehicle history
Price alerts
DMS systems
Integration with DMS systems
Auction platforms
Integration with Auction platforms
Inventory management
Integration with Inventory management
CRM systems
Integration with CRM systems
Behind it
Who makes Black Book
- Company
- Black Book Value LLC
- Based in
- Portland, OR
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- Shop-Ware
- NADA Guides
- Carfax
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