/compare
Head-to-head comparison of any two OEM or dealer group tickers — every metric side by side
Purpose
Relative value calls require head-to-head data. When you need to make the case for long TM / short F or long LAD / short AN, you need every metric side-by-side with clear differential analysis — not separate reports that have to be manually aligned.
/compare runs a direct 2-ticker comparison across all dimensions: volume, share, ASP, DOM, efficiency, and EV mix. Delivers a side-by-side table, differential signals, and a concise relative thesis.
Arguments
TICKER1requiredFirst ticker to compare (OEM or dealer group)
TICKER2requiredSecond ticker to compare (OEM or dealer group)
How It Works
Execution flow. MCP tool calls are shown inline on each step.
Maps both tickers to their make lists or dealer group names. Validates that both tickers are supported before proceeding.
↔ Parallel Execution
get_sold_summaryExtracts current and prior period metrics for Ticker 1 from get_sold_summary (single national call covers both tickers).
get_sold_summarySame extraction for Ticker 2 from the same API response — no additional API call needed if both tickers are in the top-N ranking.
Computes absolute and relative differential on each metric. Identifies which ticker has the advantage on each dimension and derives a relative thesis.
MCP Tool Calls
| Tool | Calls | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
get_sold_summary | 2 | Current and prior period national ranking — both tickers extracted from same response |
Example Output
COMPARE — TM vs F | February 2026 ══════════════════════════════════ Metric TM (Toyota/Lexus) F (Ford/Lincoln) Advantage ────────────────── ───────────────── ──────────────── ───────── Volume (units) 126,841 108,207 TM +17% Market Share % 16.2% 13.8% TM +240 bps Share MoM +40 bps -40 bps TM Avg Sale Price $38,200 $41,200 F (higher ASP) ASP MoM +1.1% -2.1% TM (direction) Avg DOM 22 days 31 days TM (9 days faster) Efficiency Score 5,765 3,491 TM +65% EV Mix % 3.8% 4.2% F (slightly ahead) RELATIVE THESIS LONG TM / SHORT F: TM outperforms on volume, share, DOM, and pricing direction. F's higher nominal ASP masks incentive pressure and declining volume. The only dimension where F leads is EV mix — marginally. Pair trade supported by fundamentals.
Cost Estimate
50 comparisons/month ≈ $1–4
Limitations
- US market only.
- Cross-type comparison (OEM vs dealer group) is supported but metrics interpretation differs — flag when comparing across types.
- If either ticker falls outside the top-N results in get_sold_summary, an additional targeted call is required.