How is this different from Autolist showing my inventory already?

Autolist may already pull your inventory from third-party feeds—but that data is often 2-3 days old and inaccurate. Direct integration through Dealer Essential means fresh, accurate data that you control. No more angry calls about sold cars.

What is Autolist and why should I care?

Autolist is a car search platform with 15 million monthly shoppers. It aggregates listings from multiple sources, so buyers compare you against many competitors. Having accurate, professional listings gives you an edge.

Do I need a separate Autolist account?

Autolist pulls from dealer feeds—you don't need a separate account. Dealer Essential ensures your inventory goes directly to Autolist with accurate data, rather than through delayed third-party aggregators.

How do Autolist leads come in?

Autolist leads flow into your Dealer Essential inbox alongside all your other marketplace leads. Respond from one place, track conversations, and see exactly which leads came from Autolist.

Will better photos help on Autolist?

Absolutely. Autolist shows comparison grids where buyers see multiple vehicles side by side. Professional photos from Dealer Essential's AI editing make your cars stand out immediately.

Is Autolist integration included in my subscription?

Yes. Autolist feed integration is included in all Dealer Essential plans at no extra charge. Your inventory syncs automatically once you're set up.

How quickly do changes sync to Autolist?

Changes sync within minutes. Price updates, new inventory, sold vehicles—Autolist reflects your current inventory almost immediately. No more stale data frustrating buyers.

Is Autolist worth my time compared to bigger platforms?

Yes—especially since it's automatic with Dealer Essential. Autolist reaches buyers who cross-shop multiple sites. More exposure at no extra effort means more potential leads. Many dealers report solid Autolist conversions.

15M+ monthly car shoppers on Autolist

Your cars
aren't on Autolist

Autolist aggregates from everywhere—but if you're not there directly, you're leaving money on the table and paying middlemen.

Floor plan cost: $0.00× every unlisted car

SYNCING

2024 Mercedes-Benz GL

$34,995

32 sites

+25 more

The problem

Sound familiar?

Monday, 9:00 AM

Your cars show on Autolist through a third-party feed. The data is 3 days old. Buyers call about cars you sold last week.

Wednesday, 4:00 PM

Autolist buyers are comparing you to 50 other dealers. Your photos are thumbnails. Their photos are professional.

Friday, End of Month

Another aggregator fee. Another platform eating into your margin. What if you controlled the data?

What if your Autolist presence was direct, accurate, and working for you?

The Solution

One upload. Autolist + 30 marketplaces.

Dealer Essential syncs directly to Autolist. Fresh data, pro photos, maximum visibility.

2019 Mercedes GL

$34,995

2024 Nissan Kicks

$22,900

+27 more

app.dealeressential.com/inventory

Synced to

32 marketplaces

+27

$34,995

New

$18,500

Featured

$22,900

$15,750

Sale

Direct Autolist feed

Your inventory goes straight to Autolist—no middlemen, no stale data.

Photo optimization

AI-enhanced photos that stand out in Autolist's comparison grid.

Real-time accuracy

Sold a car? It's off Autolist in minutes. No more embarrassing calls.

"We used to get angry calls about sold cars from Autolist. Now our data is always fresh and leads actually convert."
Derek Simmons
Owner, Clearview Auto Sales • 25 cars/month
Zero stale listings