# CDK Global (CDK Drive) vs PBS Systems

| Attribute | CDK Global (CDK Drive) | PBS Systems |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 68.5 (9% (low)) | 28.9 (8% (low)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | - |
| description.long | Cloud-based dealership software that enables transparent all-in pricing, separates manufacturer incentives and optional add-ons from base prices, and maintains accurate real-time inventory throughout the customer shopping and financing journey while supporting FTC regulatory compliance. | An all-in-one system serving automotive dealerships with tools for sales, accounting, service, and customer communications, built on 35+ years of industry expertise. |
| features.capabilities | `{"deployment_model":"cloud_native_dms","electronic_dmv_vehicle_registration_ering":false,"service_drive_repair_order_ro_dispatching":true,"finance_and_insurance_f_and_i_menu_selling":true,"ftc_safeguards_rule_data_privacy_compliance":true,"credit_bureau_pulls_and_lender_portal_routing":true,"deal_desking_and_profit_calculation_worksheets":true,"oem_factory_parts_ordering_catalog_integration":true,"used_vehicle_trade_in_appraisal_and_book_values":true,"floorplan_financing_and_interest_reconciliation_math":false,"service_technician_electronic_multi_point_inspection_empi":true}` | `{"deployment_model":"cloud_native_dms","service_drive_repair_order_ro_dispatching":true,"ftc_safeguards_rule_data_privacy_compliance":true}` |
| integrations.count | 25 | 1 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Acura"},{"name":"BMW"},{"name":"GM"},{"name":"Genesis"},{"name":"Honda"},{"name":"Hyundai"},{"name":"INFINITI"},{"name":"Kia"},{"name":"Land Rover"},{"name":"Lexus"},{"name":"Mazda"},{"name":"Mercedes-Benz"},{"name":"Nissan"},{"name":"Stellantis"},{"name":"Toyota"},{"name":"Volvo"},{"name":"Monogram"},{"name":"Real-Time Inventory"},{"name":"DTAP"},{"name":"3Synergy"},{"name":"Mopar Service Gateway"},{"name":"NCAR-X"},{"name":"ICAR-X"},{"name":"Fortellis"},{"name":"AIVA"}]` | `[{"name":"Audi Canada Lead Integration"}]` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | - |
| pricing.model | commercial | - |

## Capabilities (Auto Dealership Dms)

| Capability | CDK Global (CDK Drive) | PBS Systems |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Cloud native dms | Cloud native dms |
| Finance and insurance f and i menu selling | ✓ | - |
| Deal desking and profit calculation worksheets | ✓ | - |
| Floorplan financing and interest reconciliation math | ✗ | - |
| Electronic dmv vehicle registration ering | ✗ | - |
| Oem factory parts ordering catalog integration | ✓ | - |
| Service drive repair order ro dispatching | ✓ | ✓ |
| Credit bureau pulls and lender portal routing | ✓ | - |
| Used vehicle trade in appraisal and book values | ✓ | - |
| Service technician electronic multi point inspection empi | ✓ | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| Ftc safeguards rule data privacy compliance | ✓ | ✓ |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:28:51.906Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*