CDK vs. FOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
CDK
Score 7.3 out of 10
N/A
CDK is a provider of integrated data and cloud-based software solutions to dealerships and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across automotive and related industries.N/A
FOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds
Score 2.9 out of 10
N/A
FOCUS, by Reynolds and Reynolds, is a CRM that identifies the most profitable activities for salespeople and serving them up. It ensures sales processes are followed, and that users can manage every customer interaction as it happens.N/A
Pricing
CDKFOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
CDKFOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
CDKFOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds
Considered Both Products
CDK
Chose CDK
CDK Drive is way better, but from my experience, the integration process was very long and very painful and we feel CDK Drive could've made that less painful and less lengthy. Once it is working the way it should, I am sure that we will love it. Right now though, every time …
Chose CDK
CDK presents a much stronger, full integration of needed services than I found with AutoMate in particular, slightly better than Dealertrack, without the enormous additional cost incurred by using ERA-IGNITE. I have used nearly every DMS on the market and while I am still most …
FOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds
Chose FOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds
We have always used Reynolds however I have seen other CRMs that are more user friendly.
Features
CDKFOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds
Sales Force Automation
Comparison of Sales Force Automation features of Product A and Product B
CDK
-
Ratings
FOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds
1.3
Ratings
142% below category average
Customer data management / contact management00 Ratings2.00 Ratings
Workflow management00 Ratings1.00 Ratings
Territory management00 Ratings2.00 Ratings
Opportunity management00 Ratings2.00 Ratings
Integration with email client (e.g., Outlook or Gmail)00 Ratings1.00 Ratings
Contract management00 Ratings1.00 Ratings
Quote & order management00 Ratings1.00 Ratings
Interaction tracking00 Ratings1.00 Ratings
Channel / partner relationship management00 Ratings1.00 Ratings
Customer Service & Support
Comparison of Customer Service & Support features of Product A and Product B
CDK
-
Ratings
FOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds
2.0
Ratings
116% below category average
Case management00 Ratings3.00 Ratings
Call center management00 Ratings2.00 Ratings
Help desk management00 Ratings1.00 Ratings
Marketing Automation
Comparison of Marketing Automation features of Product A and Product B
CDK
-
Ratings
FOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds
1.0
Ratings
153% below category average
Lead management00 Ratings1.00 Ratings
Email marketing00 Ratings1.00 Ratings
CRM Project Management
Comparison of CRM Project Management features of Product A and Product B
CDK
-
Ratings
FOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds
5.0
Ratings
41% below category average
Task management00 Ratings6.00 Ratings
Billing and invoicing management00 Ratings1.00 Ratings
Reporting00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
CRM Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of CRM Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
CDK
-
Ratings
FOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds
3.7
Ratings
69% below category average
Forecasting00 Ratings2.00 Ratings
Pipeline visualization00 Ratings1.00 Ratings
Customizable reports00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
CDK
-
Ratings
FOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds
1.0
Ratings
153% below category average
Custom fields00 Ratings1.00 Ratings
Custom objects00 Ratings1.00 Ratings
Scripting environment00 Ratings1.00 Ratings
API for custom integration00 Ratings1.00 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
CDK
-
Ratings
FOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds
4.0
Ratings
70% below category average
Single sign-on capability00 Ratings3.00 Ratings
Role-based user permissions00 Ratings5.00 Ratings
Social CRM
Comparison of Social CRM features of Product A and Product B
CDK
-
Ratings
FOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds
1.0
Ratings
152% below category average
Social data00 Ratings1.00 Ratings
Social engagement00 Ratings1.00 Ratings
Integrations with 3rd-party Software
Comparison of Integrations with 3rd-party Software features of Product A and Product B
CDK
-
Ratings
FOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds
1.0
Ratings
152% below category average
Marketing automation00 Ratings1.00 Ratings
Compensation management00 Ratings1.00 Ratings
Platform
Comparison of Platform features of Product A and Product B
CDK
-
Ratings
FOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds
1.0
Ratings
152% below category average
Mobile access00 Ratings1.00 Ratings
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User Ratings
CDKFOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds
Likelihood to Recommend
8.4
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1.0
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Usability
-
(0 ratings)
1.0
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
10.0
(0 ratings)
6.0
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
CDKFOCUS by Reynolds and Reynolds
Likelihood to Recommend
CDK Drive is great at connecting all the team members in service/parts. We used to have a foreman who had to dispatch work to each technician, which is now done through CDK Drive. Technicians can get help with part requirements/needs through CDK. Before, each technician had to go back to the parts department and wait. CDK Drive is good at offering an option to record and send a video of what was found on a service diagnosis, this helps with transparency and trust.
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It works because it's the only thing we have to use however Reynolds does not work well with others, I.E., third-party vendors, etc. When it's up for renewal I will strongly suggest we switch
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Pros
  • CDK Drive is great at integrating with other software programs or finding a solution to connect/gather information.
  • CDK Drive allows you to pull all kinds of information, lists for use outside of CDK (like pulling customer lists for marketing emails).
  • CDK Drive continually updates its systems and processes to keep up with modern technology (for example, implementing iPads/digital processes even for technicians).
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  • Daily work plan
  • Detailed reports
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Cons
  • It'd be nice if it weren't so expensive.
  • Automatic reports emailed to service managers.
  • Auto reporting emailed to designated managers.
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  • Sometimes you cannot see the calls on the customer profile
  • In my opinion, it is not easy to use
  • I think the reporting can be overwhelming for some
  • From experience, the appointments do not show up in the daily work plan
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Usability
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I think overall it's not a good platform
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Support Rating
Great job by everyone from the initial sales staff to the implementation team to the support staff. Always ready, willing and able to help out with any questions or issues that arise, even those from people who are simply not computer savvy and have had a hard time transitioning to a new product for everyday use.
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Support is phenomenal however they have a ton of practice because people need to call them so often
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Alternatives Considered
CDK Drive is way better, but from my experience, the integration process was very long and very painful and we feel CDK Drive could've made that less painful and less lengthy. Once it is working the way it should, I am sure that we will love it. Right now though, every time something else goes wrong, it builds on the frustration of the other 50 things that went wrong prior.
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We have always used Reynolds however I have seen other CRMs that are more user friendly
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Return on Investment
  • It has had an enormous impact on lowering our fixed expenses, as everything is less expensive, down to the paper that is used.
  • Data processing costs are down as well due to the fact that multiple facets of the program combine needed processes into one.
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  • Slows people down trying to learn it
  • Every option in there costs more money so the executives do not want to pay for things such as click to call
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