DealerInt vs Pentana for Australia Dealers
How DealerInt adds override tracking to Pentana DMS for Australian dealers. Tailored for australia dealerships running Pentana and major AU platforms.
Pentana Solutions has been a cornerstone of Australian automotive software for over 50 years. eraPower 5 is the flagship DMS, providing complete dealership control with streamlined financial management, seamless customer payments, improved scheduling, and workshop management. Who uses Pentana? Australian franchise and independent dealers across Toyota, Mazda, Honda, and other manufacturer networks. Typical users range from single-point stores to multi-brand groups. What dealers evaluate when they select Pentana is local market fit, support, and integration depth. Override-level visibility and margin decision capture are typically not in scope—Pentana was built to process transactions and support workflows, not to answer who approved each override and what it cost in gross. This page is for stores already on Pentana that want to add that decision layer without replacing or disrupting their DMS.
Feature Comparison
| Capability | DealerInt | Pentana |
|---|---|---|
| Override detection | Real-time capture with reason codes | Transaction logging only |
| Reason capture | Mandatory at point of override | Post-facto notes |
| Executive reports | Automated monthly reports | Manual report building |
Australia-Specific Considerations
- DealerInt costs A$1,199/store/month in Australia
- Works alongside Pentana, Titan DMS, Auto IT, CDK Global AU
- Reports and dashboards in AUD
- Compliance support for Australian Consumer Law (ACL), National Consumer Credit Protection Act (NCCP)
FAQ
Does DealerInt replace Pentana?
No. DealerInt works read-only alongside Pentana. It adds override tracking and margin intelligence that Pentana was not designed to provide. Most stores run both: Pentana for DMS and operations, DealerInt for override capture and margin visibility.
Can I use DealerInt if my store already runs Pentana?
Yes. Install the Chrome extension, connect your store in the DealerInt dashboard, and DealerInt starts capturing override decisions immediately. No Pentana integration or IT work required. Works across Australian franchises.
What does Pentana not track that DealerInt does?
Pentana records transactions and deal data. It does not capture who approved a pricing override, what reason was given, or the exact gross margin impact. DealerInt captures all three at the point of override.
Try DealerInt alongside Pentana
30-day free trial. A$1,199/store/month. No Pentana changes. Reports in AUD.