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# Cost Auto

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> Cost Auto is software for dealerships that tracks vehicle costs and profits by automating expenses and daily overhead allocation.
> 
> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses Cost Auto?

Independent and used car dealers, buy-here-pay-here lots, and small to mid-size auto dealerships looking to track true profit per vehicle on mobile.

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Cost Auto

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$59.00
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- Inventory Control
- Reporting/Analytics

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk

## Category

- [Inventory Management Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/30006/inventory-management/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Matricle](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1036643/matricle) (0 reviews)
2. [HARMONiQ](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/161163/micronet-distribution-software) (0 reviews)
3. [Xero](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/169561/xero) — 4.4/5 (3311 reviews)
4. [Brightpearl](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/124180/brightpearl) — 4.4/5 (197 reviews)
5. [Inventory Planner](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/151776/inventory-planner) — 4.6/5 (72 reviews)

## Links

- [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1102484/Cost-Auto)

## This page is available in the following languages

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| en | <https://www.capterra.com/p/10047139/Cost-Auto/> |
| en-AE | <https://www.capterra.ae/software/1102484/Cost-Auto> |
| en-AU | <https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1102484/Cost-Auto> |
| en-CA | <https://www.capterra.ca/software/1102484/Cost-Auto> |
| en-GB | <https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1102484/Cost-Auto> |
| en-IE | <https://www.capterra.ie/software/1102484/Cost-Auto> |
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| en-IN | <https://www.capterra.in/software/1102484/Cost-Auto> |
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