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J.D. Power
Customer satisfaction and automotive intelligence
As of 30 August 2026, J.D. Power's pricing is not published; the vendor quotes on request. J. Softwr lists it under Automotive. J.D. Power is made by J.D. Power Inc., launched in 1968, available on Web, iOS, Android, API.
Overview
What J.D. Power does
J.D. Power is a global leader in automotive customer satisfaction research and automotive intelligence. They provide industry-leading data, insights, and benchmarking tools that help dealerships understand customer expectations and improve their operations.
What people use it for
- Dealership Management
- Service Scheduling
- Inventory Management
- Sales Operations
- Customer Relationship
The honest half
Where it falls short
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- Vehicle valuations are updated monthly and lag real-time market conditions
- Reliability ratings collapse below-average vehicles into a single two-star category, making it impossible to distinguish between poor and average models
- Survey methodology has acknowledged high disqualification rates that can skew data accuracy
- Valuations favor dealer pricing over private-party transactions, often resulting in inflated values for consumer use cases
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Cox Automotive: Broad automotive services platform with data, analytics, and software solutions across dealership management, inventory, and consumer insights.
- J.D. PowervsAutoCheck
AutoCheck: Vehicle history reports and damage reporting service competing with Carfax and J.D. Power's data offerings.
- J.D. PowervsCars.com
Cars.com: Automotive marketplace and data provider offering consumer research, pricing data, and dealer solutions.
- J.D. PowervsCDK Global
CDK Global: Comprehensive dealership management software platform that includes data integration and reporting capabilities.
Pricing
What J.D. Power costs
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Insight Access
On request
- Market reports
- Industry benchmarks
- Satisfaction data
- Web access
Premium Intelligence
On request
- Everything in Insight Access
- Custom analysis
- Competitive data
- Dealer support
Enterprise Analytics
On request
- Everything in Premium
- Advanced customization
- API access
- Dedicated support team
Capabilities
Features
Customer satisfaction surveys
Market research
Competitive benchmarking
Industry insights
Performance metrics
Dealer ratings
Trend analysis
Custom reports
Data platforms
Integration with Data platforms
Business intelligence tools
Integration with Business intelligence tools
CRM systems
Integration with CRM systems
Analytics platforms
Integration with Analytics platforms
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
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What is J.D. Power's Initial Quality Study (IQS)?
The IQS measures new-vehicle quality by tracking owner-reported problems within the first 90 days of ownership, using a survey of 227 questions across 10 vehicle categories plus real-world dealer repair data. Quality is expressed as problems per 100 vehicles (PP100).
SourceDoes J.D. Power provide vehicle valuation data?
Yes. J.D. Power Values (formerly NADA Guides) provides vehicle valuation data for new and used cars, trucks, RVs, and motorcycles customizable by mileage and options, with monthly updates reflecting market conditions.
SourceWhat APIs does J.D. Power offer for dealership integration?
J.D. Power offers multiple APIs including Chrome Data for vehicle specifications and inventory management, ZappyRide API for EV data and chargers, and Automotive Digital Retailing API for incentives and rebates.
SourceDoes J.D. Power own any dealership software products?
Yes. J.D. Power acquired Darwin Automotive, providing F&I (finance and insurance) menu software for automotive dealerships to streamline rating, contracting, and compliance.
SourceHow accurate are J.D. Power vehicle valuations?
J.D. Power valuations reflect dealer pricing more closely than private-party transactions and are updated monthly, which means they lag sudden market shifts. Accuracy is lower for older or rare vehicle models with limited historical data.
SourceBehind it
Who makes J.D. Power
- Company
- J.D. Power Inc.
- Based in
- Costa Mesa, CA
- Founders
- James David Power III
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