Key concepts, acronyms, terminology, and definitions
General
DLR |
Acronym for "Dealer", these metrics are dealer specific |
MKT |
Acronym for "Market", These metrics represent all data in the market. |
Inventory Analytics |
Metrics related to overall inventory movement and volume |
Inventory Insights |
Metrics related to Active inventory |
Inventory Efficiency |
Metric to compare the selected make's demand and supply relative to competitors over time |
Make Analysis |
Metrics related to selected make and key competitors |
Model Analysis |
Metrics related to selected model and key competitors |
Movement Insights |
Metrics related to Moved inventory |
Dealer + Franchise
Parent |
Represents the singular Ownership Entity/Parent over multiple brands/franchises |
Head Quarters |
Indicates whether the brand is American based (domestic) or not (import) |
Dealer Type |
The categorization of a dealer as a "Franchise", "Independent", "Auto Group", "Direct to Consumer" or "Alternative Independent / Marketplace" |
Dealer Type: Franchise |
A Dealer with physical location selling new vehicles and typically used |
Dealer Type: Independent |
A dealer with a physical location selling only used vehicles |
Dealer Type: Auto-Group |
A dealer entity that has rooftops/sales channels across multiple parent organizations |
Dealer Type: Direct to Consumer |
A dealer/entity selling vehicles directly to the consumer (Tesla, Rivian) |
Dealer Type: Marketplace |
A dealer/entity selling used vehicles in a "location-less" model generally non-traditional model (CarMax, Carvana) |
Franchise(s) |
A list of the Franchises represented by the dealer at their specific location. (EX: Chevrolet, Buick, GMC) |
Vehicle Attributes
Shopper Vehicle Type |
Groups Certified and Used Vehicles together, labeling all as "Used" |
Custom Segment |
Your custom defined segments based on make & model |
Location Status |
The listed location status of the vehicle: (In Transit, In Stock) |
Vehicle Type |
The listed vehicle type by the dealer: New, Certified or Used |
Segment |
The listed segment Type: (SUV, CUV/Wagon, Hatchback, Convertible, Coupe, Minivan, Sedan, Truck and Van) |
Luxury Segment |
The industry consensus of a Make being "Exotic", "Luxury" or "Non-Luxury" |
Year |
The listed vehicle year |
Make |
The listed vehicle make |
Model |
The listed vehicle model |
Trim |
The listed vehicle trim |
Drivetrain |
The listed drivetrain of the vehicle (FWD, AWD, 4WD) |
Fuel Type |
The listed fuel type of the vehicle: (Gasoline, Electric, Gas/Electric Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid, Bio-Diesel, Diesel, Flex-Fuel, Fuel Cell) |
Market Metrics & Dimensions
MKT - Active Inventory |
Market average of active on the last day of selected timeframe |
MKT - Inventory Added |
Total count of all inventory added to market during selected timeframe |
MKT - Avg. Inventory |
Market average of active inventory over selected timeframe |
MKT - Total Inventory |
Total count of all market inventory that was active or moved during selected timeframe |
MKT - Moved |
Total count of all market moved inventory during selected timeframe |
MKT - DOL |
Average number of days a vehicle spent or is spending on the lot, including both moved and unsold inventory, in a market |
MKT - Price |
Average price of a vehicle in the market |
MKT - Avg. MSRP |
Average MSRP of a vehicle in the market |
MKT - Mileage |
Average mileage of a vehicle in the market |
MKT - DTM |
Average number of days before a vehicle is sold in the selected market; only contains sold data |
MKT - Moved Price |
Average price of a sold vehicle in the selected market |
MKT - Moved Mileage |
Average mileage of a sold vehicle in the selected market |
MKT - Market Share |
Average percentage of market share each dealer in the market has |
MKT - Turn Rate |
Average turn rate of each dealer in the market |
MKT - Moved / Day |
Average number of vehicles moved per day in a market |
MKT - Days Supply |
Number of days inventory levels would supply demand in a market without receiving any new vehicles in the market |
MKT FCST - MKT Turn |
Forecast of future market movement based on market turn rate over selected timeframe |
DLR - Active Inventory |
Active inventory for dealer on the last day of selected timeframe |
DLR - Avg. Inventory |
Average inventory over the duration of entire selected timeframe |
DLR - Total Inventory |
Total count of inventory that was active or moved during selected timeframe |
Inventory Rank |
Dealer inventory compared to other dealers in market, providing rank |
Inventory Share |
Dealer inventory compared to other dealers in market, providing percentage inventory share |
DLR - Moved |
Total count of moved inventory during selected timeframe |
DLR - DOL |
Average number of days on lot per vehicle including both moved and unsold inventory, dealer specific, over selected timeframe |
DLR - Price |
Average price per vehicle, dealer specific, over selected timeframe |
DLR - Mileage |
Average mileage per vehicle, dealer specific, over selected timeframe |
DLR - DTM |
Average number of days until a vehicle is sold; contains only sold vehicle data |
Movement Rank |
Dealer moved inventory compared to other dealers in market, providing rank |
DLR - Moved Price |
Average price of moved vehicles that fit parameters, dealer specific, over selected timeframe |
DLR - Moved Mileage |
Average mileage of moved vehicles that fit parameters, dealer specific, over selected timeframe |
DLR - Market Share |
Dealer sales compared to other dealers in market, providing percentage market share |
DLR - Turn Rate |
Number of vehicles sold vs. vehicles still on lot |
DLR - Moved / Day |
Average number of vehicles moved per day |
DLR - Days Supply |
Number of days inventory would supply current demand without receiving any new vehicles |
DLR FCST - DLR Turn |
Forecast of future dealer movement based on dealers turn rate over selected timeframe |
DLR FCST - MKT Turn |
Forecast of future dealer movement based on market turn rate over selected timeframe |