CarLotCRM and CDK CRM can both sit in a dealership. CDK CRM pairs natively with CDK DMS. CarLotCRM is a published-price CRM that does not ask you to replace CDK, Reynolds, Tekion, or LotWizard.
CarLotCRM vs CDK CRM
How they’re the same
- Both touch dealership leads and follow-up.
- Both assume the store still needs a system of record for the deal.
Where they differ
| CarLotCRM | CDK | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $499, $749, and $1,799 published | Call for quote; Est. $1–3k+ per rooftop unbundled |
| Contract | Month to month | Multi-year, often DMS-tied |
| DMS | Sits on top. No DMS switch required to start. | Native pairing with CDK DMS |
| Fit | Stores that want a CRM card without a DMS project | Stores already deep in the CDK bundle |
When CDK might still be the right call
CDK CRM can still be the right call if you are already on CDK DMS and that bundling is how the store wants to buy and run the desk.
Is CarLotCRM cheaper than CDK?
CarLotCRM publishes three monthly prices. CDK CRM is call for quote, with public discussion often estimating $1–3k+ per rooftop when unbundled. That is an estimate, not a quote we invented, and not “always cheaper.”
Does CarLotCRM replace CDK?
No. We do not replace CDK DMS. If the CRM you want is the one that ships with that DMS, that is a different buying decision than adding a CRM layer on top.
Competitor figures are labeled Est. or call for quote. Next review: December 19, 2026.