Built for franchise dealerships

Your inventory.
Pre-educated buyers.
Zero cost.

CarCostCX shows car buyers their complete monthly cost of ownership before they visit your lot. They arrive knowing exactly what they can afford and ready to buy.

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No fees for dealers · Inventory syncs automatically · Live within 24 hours

Why CarCostCX

Buyers who know their number
close faster.

The biggest obstacle in automotive retail is payment shock, the moment a buyer sees a monthly payment higher than they expected and walks. CarCostCX eliminates that moment before they ever arrive.

Pre-educated buyers

Buyers on CarCostCX have already seen their loan payment, insurance estimate, fuel cost, and maintenance, all in one number. They understand their full monthly commitment before the test drive.

Vehicle-specific leads

Every lead is tied to a specific vehicle on your lot. You know exactly which car they want, what they can afford, and their credit tier, before you pick up the phone.

Full TCPA compliance

Every lead includes documented prior express written consent. No gray areas, no exposure. The buyer asked to be contacted by your dealership specifically.

Automatic inventory sync

CarCostCX connects to your inventory automatically. No manual uploads, no spreadsheets. Your live inventory stays current as vehicles come and go.

How it works

Your inventory is live. A buyer finds their vehicle. You get the lead.

CarCostCX does the heavy lifting. Once your dealership is connected, the platform handles inventory, buyer education, and lead capture automatically.

Your inventory goes live

CarCostCX syncs your inventory automatically within 24 hours of onboarding. Every vehicle appears with photos, specs, and pricing.

Buyer calculates their cost

A buyer selects your vehicle and enters their credit tier, ZIP code, driving record, and trade-in. CarCostCX shows their complete monthly cost including loan, insurance, fuel, maintenance, and taxes.

You receive a qualified lead

The buyer submits their contact info with TCPA consent. Their complete profile, vehicle, budget, credit tier, arrives in your inbox and dealer portal instantly.

The buyer experience

What your buyer sees
before they call you.

CarCostCX prepares buyers to make a decision. By the time they reach out to your dealership, the hard part is already done.

Browse your inventory

Buyer finds your vehicle on CarCostCX and views photos, specs, and listed price.

Enter their profile

Credit tier, ZIP code, driving record, and trade-in details. Takes under 60 seconds.

See their complete monthly cost

Loan payment, insurance, fuel, maintenance, and taxes. One complete number personalized to them.

Request information

Buyer opts in with TCPA consent and requests contact from your dealership.

Result for your dealership

A buyer who knows their monthly payment, has selected your specific vehicle, and has explicitly asked to hear from you.

Sample monthly cost

2023 Honda CR-V EX-L

Loan payment$548/mo

Insurance est.$94/mo

Fuel (avg 1,200 mi)$142/mo

Maintenance est.$52/mo

Title & Reg.$14/mo

Complete monthly cost$850/mo

No more payment shock. When buyers already know their number, they stop asking "can I afford this?" and start asking "when can I pick it up?"

What you receive

Not a name and a number.
A complete buyer profile.

Every CarCostCX lead includes everything your sales team needs to have a meaningful first conversation, before they pick up the phone.

Sample lead, CarCostCX dealer notification

Buyer nameJames Kowalczyk

Emailj.kowalczyk@email.com

Phone(219) 555-0394

ZIP code46403

Vehicle interest2024 Cadillac XT5 Premium

Listed price$52,900

Credit tierExcellent (750+)

Driving recordClean

Trade-in equity+$8,500

TCPA consent documented

TCPA protection included

Every lead includes a timestamped record confirming the buyer provided prior express written consent to be contacted by your dealership specifically.

Managed in your dealer portal

All your leads are tracked in your CarCostCX dealer portal with buyer info, vehicle, timestamp, and consent record. Available 24/7 on any device.

Instant email notification

Lead alerts hit your inbox the moment the buyer submits. Your team can follow up while the buyer is still actively shopping.

Common questions

Everything you need to know.

Is CarCostCX really free for car dealerships?

Yes, completely free, permanently. There are no listing fees, no lead fees, no setup costs, and no contracts for franchise dealerships. CarCostCX generates revenue from insurance and finance partners who pay to reach buyers already looking at your inventory. Dealers participate at no cost because your inventory is what makes the platform valuable.

How does inventory sync work?

CarCostCX connects to your inventory automatically. Once your dealership is onboarded, your live inventory syncs within 24 hours and stays updated as vehicles are added, sold, or repriced. No manual uploads, no spreadsheets, no maintenance required on your end.

What kind of leads will my dealership receive?

Every CarCostCX lead is attached to a specific vehicle on your lot. You receive the buyer's name, email, phone, ZIP code, credit tier, driving record, trade-in equity details, and the vehicle they are interested in, along with full TCPA prior express written consent documentation.

Do I need to be a franchise dealer to join?

CarCostCX currently focuses on franchise dealerships representing major OEM brands. Independent used car lots may be considered in a future expansion. If you are unsure whether your dealership qualifies, submit a request and we will let you know.

How long does onboarding take?

Most dealerships are fully live within 24 hours of completing onboarding. We handle the inventory connection, set up your dealer portal credentials, and verify your listing is displaying correctly. There is no technical work required from your team.

Your inventory.Pre-educated buyers.Zero cost.

Buyers who know their numberclose faster.