Dealertrack DMS vs DX1

Dealertrack DMS8.8Visit DX18.6Visit

Higher score Dealertrack DMS #4 in Dealer Management Systems Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Try Dealertrack DMS

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DX1 #5 in Dealer Management Systems Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit DX1

• Dealertrack DMS fits best

  Dealers seeking broad core DMS workflows

• DX1 fits best

  Motorcycle and powersports dealerships

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Side by side

Feature	Dealertrack DMS 8.8/10 Visit ↗	DX1 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.6
Ranking	#4 in Dealer Management Systems Software	#5 in Dealer Management Systems Software
Best for	Dealers seeking broad core DMS workflows	Motorcycle and powersports dealerships
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market
Features Dealertrack DMS 5/5 · DX1 5/5
Inventory management	✓	✓
Sales workflows	✓	✓
Service management	✓	✓
Parts management	✓	✓
Accounting included	✓	✓
Specs
Dealership types	Franchise and independent automotive dealerships	Motorcycle, powersports, golf car, LSV/PTV
Our review
Pros	Covers inventory, sales, F&I, service, parts, accounting and reporting Supports franchise and independent automotive dealerships Offers API access and integration with automotive retail systems	Covers inventory, leads, sales, F&I, parts, service and accounting QuickBooks Online, Desktop, OEM and distributor integrations Includes dealership website, marketing and scheduled reporting tools
Cons	Pricing requires contacting the vendor Broad department coverage may exceed a dealership's needs Does not list specific automotive retail integrations	Pricing requires a sales quote Web deployment may not suit dealers seeking native clients Specialty focus may not fit general automotive dealerships
Our verdict	Dealertrack DMS is a cloud dealer management system from Cox Automotive for franchise and independent automotive dealerships. Its scope spans vehicle inventory, dealership sales, finance and insurance workflows, service scheduling and… Read the review →	DX1 is a cloud-based dealership management system for motorcycle, powersports, golf car, and low-speed or personal transportation vehicle dealerships. It brings major-unit inventory, lead routing, sales quotes and deals, finance and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Dealertrack DMS — where it wins

  • Covers inventory, sales, F&I, service, parts, accounting and reporting
  • Supports franchise and independent automotive dealerships
  • Offers API access and integration with automotive retail systems

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting the vendor
  • Broad department coverage may exceed a dealership's needs
  • Does not list specific automotive retail integrations

• DX1 — where it wins

  • Covers inventory, leads, sales, F&I, parts, service and accounting
  • QuickBooks Online, Desktop, OEM and distributor integrations
  • Includes dealership website, marketing and scheduled reporting tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a sales quote
  • Web deployment may not suit dealers seeking native clients
  • Specialty focus may not fit general automotive dealerships

• Dealertrack DMS8.8/10 · Pricing on request

  A cloud DMS connecting inventory, sales, F&I, service, parts, accounting and reporting.

  Try Dealertrack DMSFull verdict →
• DX18.6/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad cloud DMS that connects inventory, sales, service, parts, accounting and websites.

  Visit DX1Full verdict →