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New Comparison Notification System: Tracking Changes to Saved Comparisons

New Comparison Notification System: Tracking Changes to Saved Comparisons

How True Motion Auto flags spec, price, or incentive changes in the vehicles you're comparing.

Notifications Personalisation and CRM Region: Global Updated July 2026 By the True Motion Auto editorial team
Quick answer

Saved comparisons of 2 to 4 vehicles are rechecked nightly; you're notified when any vehicle's price or incentive shifts by 2% or more, a spec changes (trim update, feature added/dropped), or a comparison is affected by a new model-year release. An optional weekly refresh email resends the full comparison table even without a qualifying change, useful while you're actively deciding.

At a glance

DetailSetting
Comparison size2-4 vehicles per saved comparison
Recheck frequencyNightly, automated
Change triggerPrice/incentive shift ≥ 2%, or a spec change
Optional weekly refreshFull table resent regardless of change
Saved comparisons limit10 active comparisons per account

How saved comparisons stay current

When you save a side-by-side comparison, True Motion Auto rechecks each vehicle's listed price, active incentives, and published specs every night against dealer and manufacturer feeds. This catches the common scenario where a shopper compares three trims, steps away for a week, and returns to outdated numbers.

What counts as a notification-worthy change

  • Price or manufacturer incentive shifts of 2% or more on any vehicle in the comparison.
  • A trim-level spec change (e.g., a safety feature becomes standard instead of optional).
  • A new model year or trim entering the same comparison category.
  • A vehicle in the comparison becoming unavailable or discontinued.

Delivery format

Notifications show the specific field that changed (price, spec, availability) next to the old and new value, rather than requiring you to reopen the comparison to spot the difference. You can also opt into a weekly refresh email that resends the whole table on a fixed schedule, which is useful during active shopping even when no single change crosses the 2% threshold.

Limits

Each account can maintain up to 10 active saved comparisons; the oldest is archived (not deleted) automatically if you save an 11th. Archived comparisons stop generating change notifications until reactivated.

Watch out

Comparisons involving a discontinued vehicle will keep showing its last known specs and price for reference, clearly labeled "Discontinued," rather than dropping it from the table silently.

Frequently asked questions

How often are saved comparisons rechecked?
Nightly, against dealer and manufacturer data feeds.
What price change triggers a notification?
A shift of 2% or more in price or incentive value on any vehicle in the comparison.
Can I get the full comparison resent even without a change?
Yes, opt into the weekly refresh email in your comparison settings.
How many comparisons can I save?
Up to 10 active comparisons; older ones are archived, not deleted, when you exceed that.
What happens if a compared vehicle is discontinued?
It stays in the comparison labeled "Discontinued" with its last known data, rather than disappearing.

Sources & further reading

Figures, prices and policy details were current at the last-updated date above. Automotive pricing, incentives and regulations change frequently — verify time-sensitive details with the linked primary sources. Read our editorial policy and fact-checking standards.