Black Book
Black Book describes itself as an automotive data and analytics provider that has supported dealers, auto finance companies, lenders and manufacturers since 1955. Its site states that Black Book is a registered trademark of Hearst Business Media Corporation, and lists a Canadian Black Book counterpart.
Black Book: Black Book Trade-In
The company publishes vehicle valuation data and reports, including a Brand Value Index and a vehicle depreciation report, and sells data and mobile apps for purchase.
| Product or service | Function |
|---|---|
| Black Book Trade-In | A trade-in valuation product. |
| Black Book Cherry | A named data and app offering. |
| Used Car Price Point | Used vehicle pricing data. |
| Residual Studies and Asset Verification Tool | Data tools for lenders and asset verification. |
| Cars of Particular Interest (CPI) Price Point and Web API | Data for collectibles and specialty vehicles. |
| Custom Trade API | An API for trade valuations. |
| Market reports | Brand Value Index and depreciation reports. |
Black Book connections
| Connected company | Published relationship | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ProMax | Vendor-reported integration Not established: confirm with both providers for the dealer's configuration Not established: confirm with both providers for the dealer's configuration | promaxunlimited.com · September 1, 2026 |
| automotiveMastermind | Vendor-reported integration Not established: confirm with both providers for the dealer's configuration Not established: confirm with both providers for the dealer's configuration | automotivemastermind.com · September 1, 2026 |
| DealerSocket | Certified integration partner Not established: confirm with both providers for the dealer's configuration Not established: confirm with both providers for the dealer's configuration | dealersocket.com · September 1, 2026 |