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Matador AI says its agents answer a new dealership lead in about 30 seconds, keep following up for 180 days and have handled more than 500,000 phone calls. For a franchise or independent store that loses leads after hours or on busy Saturdays, it is one of the more complete AI BDC options: five agents covering first contact, live conversation, long-term follow-up, calls and website chat, with two-way sync into the major dealer CRMs.

The contract is the main thing to plan for. Matador shares prices by quote and requires a six-month minimum commitment, so testing happens within that term rather than month to month. Stellantis dealers are the exception on cost: since August 2026, eligible stores can recover 100% of five Matador tools through co-op. We rate it 8.6/10 on our scale. We have not used Matador ourselves; this review is based on Matador’s published product pages, documentation, G2 listing and news coverage.

1,500 Dealerships and the Stellantis Deal in Figures

Matador publishes more scale figures than most dealership AI vendors, and its Stellantis deal changes the cost picture for a large group of US stores.

The 1,500-rooftop figure and the 500,000 calls handled suggest a product past the pilot stage, which matters in a category crowded with young vendors. The 25% conversion lift is Matador’s own number, so treat it as a target to test against your own CRM data rather than a forecast.

The Stellantis co-op approval is the most practical fact here. For a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep or Ram store, it can turn a quote-only product with a six-month minimum into something close to free, as long as the store qualifies and keeps within program rules.

A BDC Split Into Five Agents That Pass Leads Along

Matador splits the BDC job into five agents that pass conversations between them. Each one reads from the same customer record, so context carries over when a shopper switches channel.

Engage, Reply, Follow-Up, Call and Chat

• AI Engage: sends the first message to every new lead within about 30 seconds, tailored to the lead source and the shopper’s intent, then hands off once the shopper replies.
• AI Reply: runs the live conversation using real-time inventory. It quotes prices, offers the next-best car when a unit has sold and books appointments at any hour. It steps back when a salesperson takes over.
• AI Follow-Up: picks up leads that stall and re-engages them with a concrete reason, such as a price change or trade bonus, for up to 180 days. When a shopper responds, it books the visit or hands back to AI Reply.
• Call AI: answers inbound phone calls. Service Call AI checks recalls by VIN, finds open slots, reserves loaners and confirms by text; Sales Call AI handles shopping calls; Voicemail AI leaves voicemails and works callbacks.
• Chat AI: answers pricing and availability questions on the dealer website from live inventory, captures the lead and books the visit.

The shared memory is what separates this from a set of separate bots. A shopper who submits a form on Cars.com, texts a question that evening and calls the store the next morning reaches agents that already know the vehicle, the price discussed and any appointment booked. Matador lists lead-source connections with Cars.com, CarGurus, Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book and Facebook Marketplace, so the first message can reflect where the shopper started, and a French version of the product serves Quebec stores.

Guardrails and Handoff

Before a message is sent, Matador runs it through a verification layer that checks accuracy, relevance, compliance and context. Agents pause when a rep takes the conversation, and staff work from an omnichannel inbox, a browser extension that lets them text from any CRM or website, and mobile apps. The platform also includes SMS broadcasts, video messaging, review invitations, automations and an AI Scorecard for reporting.

Demo, Quote and CRM-DMS Integration

• Demo and quote: pricing is set per store or group after a demo.
• Connect systems: Matador’s onboarding covers CRM and DMS integration; it says most stores connect in under an hour, with two-way CRM sync.
• Align workflows: the team maps lead sources, appointment rules and handoff points to how your BDC and service drive already work.
• Train and go live: staff training and go-live support are included, with go-live measured in days and a dedicated success manager per store.

Closing Deals and Writing Repair Orders Stay Human

Salespeople still close deals, structure numbers and handle trade negotiations in the store. Service advisors still write up the repair order. Managers need to decide which lead sources the agents work, how aggressive follow-up should be and which topics always go to a person, then review conversations in the inbox. In the first weeks, expect to spend time correcting answers about store policies, fees and incentives that the agents cannot infer from inventory data alone. Someone also has to own the CRM rules that decide when a lead counts as worked, so the AI and the sales team do not contact the same shopper twice.

Private Quotes and a Six-Month Minimum

Matador does not publish a price list. Buyers book a demo and receive a quote, and Matador’s documentation states a six-month minimum commitment on subscriptions.

Using DealerAI’s Per-Rooftop Rates as a Yardstick

Because Matador’s prices are private, these scenarios use DealerAI’s published per-rooftop rates as a reference point for what a dealer might expect to see quoted. They are illustrations, not Matador prices.

• A single-point store comparing quotes: DealerAI’s middle tier, which includes multi-agent follow-up, lists at $1,499 a rooftop a month. If a Matador quote landed at that level, the six-month minimum would commit the store to $8,994 before it could cancel.
• A five-rooftop group: at the same reference rate, five stores cost $7,495 a month and $44,970 over the six-month minimum. Multi-rooftop deals are usually negotiated, so ask for the group rate and the per-store rate in writing.
• A Stellantis store in the co-op program: if the store qualifies for 100% reimbursement, its net software cost can fall to zero for the covered tools, though the dealer usually pays first and claims back, so cash flow and program deadlines still matter.

Costs to plan for beyond the subscription: SMS and calling volumes if your contract caps them, staff time to review conversations in the early weeks and any integration fees your CRM or DMS provider charges for third-party access.

Matador AI Compared With Impel, Toma, DealerAI and Numa

Dealership AI splits into BDC-style agents that work leads across channels and voice-first agents that answer the phones. Matador sits mostly in the first group but adds a capable voice agent.

Matador and DealerAI are the closest match on scope; DealerAI wins on price transparency, while Matador lists more integrations and a larger customer base. Toma and Numa are stronger choices if the main problem is service phones rather than sales leads. See more options in our AI agents for automotive and sales guides.

Stores Losing Internet Leads After Hours

• Stores losing internet leads after hours: AI Engage and AI Reply answer within seconds at any hour and can book the appointment before a competitor calls back.
• Dealers with large aged-lead databases: AI Follow-Up keeps working stalled leads for 180 days with specific reasons to come back.
• Stellantis dealers: 100% co-op eligibility for five tools removes most of the cost barrier for qualifying stores.
• Groups on eLead, VinSolutions or DealerSocket: certified integrations and two-way sync keep the CRM as the record of truth.
• Service departments with missed calls: Call AI checks recalls, reserves loaners and books into Xtime.

Dealers Who Want Month-to-Month Testing

• Stores that want to test month to month: the six-month minimum sets the shortest term available.
• Buyers who need published prices for approval: DealerAI lists per-rooftop prices publicly.
• Dealers whose main pain is the service phone queue: a voice-first agent such as Toma or Numa may fit better.
• Businesses outside automotive retail: every agent and integration is built for car dealers.

Agreeing on Measures Before the Six-Month Term

• Commitment length: a six-month minimum means a half-year commitment. Agree on measures such as response time, appointments set and shows before signing.
• Vendor-reported results: the 25% conversion lift and 30-second response time are Matador figures. Measure your own baseline from the CRM first.
• Consent and compliance: automated texts and calls to consumers carry opt-out and calling-hour rules that remain the dealer’s responsibility, even with a verification layer.
• Co-op fine print: Stellantis reimbursement applies to eligible dealers and named tools; confirm which agents are covered and how claims are filed.
• Pricing changes accuracy: AI Reply quotes prices from live inventory, so stale feeds or unpublished incentives can produce wrong quotes. Keep the inventory feed current.

Full Stellantis Co-Op Eligibility in August 2026

• On August 14, 2026, Automotive World reported that Matador AI became 100% co-op eligible with Stellantis for five tools, with CEO Nick Cossette saying the move removes the cost barrier for many dealers.

Sales and Service BDC Coverage Across Text, Voice and Chat

For dealers who want an AI BDC that covers sales and service across text, voice and chat, Matador is a strong option and scores 8.6/10 on our scale. It earns high marks for autonomy, integrations and user sentiment: five agents that hand work between them, 62+ integrations including certified CRM links, SOC 2 Type II and a 4.8 rating from 47 G2 reviews.

Pricing is where Matador has the most room to grow. Quote-based pricing and a six-month minimum place more of the commitment on the dealer, which is why Stellantis stores, who can recover the cost through co-op, get the best deal. Everyone else should ask for a written quote per rooftop, compare it against published alternatives and tie renewal to measured appointment and show rates.

Is Matador Free for Stellantis Dealers

How Much Does Matador AI Cost?

Matador does not publish prices, so every dealer gets a quote after a demo. Subscriptions carry a six-month minimum commitment. Eligible Stellantis dealers can claim 100% co-op reimbursement for five of its tools.

Is Matador AI Free for Stellantis Dealers?

Since August 2026, eligible US Stellantis dealers can recover the full cost of Sales Agent AI, Sales Voice AI, Service Voice AI, Voicemail AI and Chat AI through the Stellantis Digital Dealer Program. Co-op rules and eligibility are set by Stellantis, so confirm the details with your program contact before signing.

Which CRMs and DMS Platforms Does Matador AI Connect To?

Matador lists certified integrations with eLead, VinSolutions, DealerSocket and Xtime, two-way sync with Activix, DealerCX, DealerPeak and TMS, and DMS data from Reynolds and Reynolds, CDK, Tekion, PBS and Dealertrack. It counts more than 62 integrations in total.

Can Matador AI Answer Service Department Calls?

Yes. Call AI answers inbound service calls, checks recalls by VIN, finds open slots, reserves loaners and confirms by text, and Matador says it books into Xtime. Voicemail AI leaves voicemails and works callbacks.

How Does Matador AI Compare With Impel?

Both sell dealership AI across sales and service without public prices. Matador concentrates on five conversation agents with a long follow-up window, while Impel adds marketing and merchandising modules and sells through OEM and marketplace programs.