Car configurators

Car configurators that close the sale

Program-Ace builds real-time 3D car configurators where buyers customize a vehicle, see it photoreal, and get live pricing, across web, mobile, AR, and VR showrooms, wired to your pricing and ordering.

  • 30+ years on the market
  • Unity and Unreal experts
  • 4.8 on Clutch (46 reviews)
  • NDA, secure SDLC
Car configurator with vehicle model shown on multiple digital screens
Trusted by enterprise teams worldwide
Unity
GAP
Hopster
Magrabi Optical
RADWIN
Pixomondo
Totem Learning
Nanopixel
Digimation
What it is

What are car configurator solutions?

In short

A car configurator is an interactive tool where a buyer customizes a vehicle in real-time 3D, sees each choice rendered, and gets a valid, live-priced configuration, integrated with the pricing and ordering systems behind it.

Program-Ace builds real-time 3D configurators across industries, and adds augmented reality so a buyer can even place the configured car in their own driveway.

What Program-Ace delivers

  • Real-time 3D
    Every choice rendered live, not a static gallery.
  • Live, valid pricing
    Rules price the build correctly as options change.
  • Web, mobile, AR, VR
    Configure anywhere, from browser to showroom headset.
  • System integration
    A configured car becomes a real, orderable spec.
  • AI recommendations
    Guided customization that helps buyers decide.
The challenge

Car configurator challenges we solve

Configurators fail when options overwhelm or the build never becomes an order. We solve both.

Too many options overwhelm buyers

Complex customization stalls decisions, so a guided 3D flow makes choice manageable.

Expectations that miss the mark

Buyers dislike what arrives, so photoreal preview shows exactly what they configured.

Long sales cycles

Manual quoting drags, so self-serve configuration speeds the decision.

Low engagement

Static catalogs bore, so interactive 3D holds attention.

Pricing and order integration

A pretty build that is not orderable is useless, so we wire it to pricing and ERP.

Scaling to new models

New vehicles strain rigid tools, so a modular engine scales.
Capabilities

What we build for car configurators

From a web configurator to a VR showroom, engineered so every build is valid, priced, and orderable.

01

Real-time 3D configuration

Photoreal vehicles customized live.

02

AR car configurators

See the configured car in the real space.

03

VR showrooms

Immersive vehicle experiences on headsets.

04

Dynamic pricing and CPQ

Live, rule-based pricing and quoting.

05

ERP and system integration

Configured builds become real orders.

06

AI personalization

Recommendations that guide the buyer.

Built Platform-Agnostic

Configure anywhere, order in your systems

Web, mobile, AR, and VR, connected to pricing and ERP.

LMS integration ERP & operational data Analytics dashboards

Web

Real-time 3D configuration in the browser.

Mobile and AR

Configure on a phone, place it with AR.

VR showroom

Immersive in-showroom configuration.
Solutions

What we build

Productized training solutions we deliver most often, each built to your procedures and standards.

Product configurators

The broader configurator practice.

3D visualization

Photoreal real-time 3D.

AR development

AR placement of the configured car.

VR development

VR showroom experiences.

AI development

Recommendation and personalization.

Virtual fitting room

Related try-before-you-buy configuration.
How we deliver

How we deliver it

A structured, outcome-driven path from training goals to measurable results, refined over 900+ projects.

01

Product and rules discovery

Map every vehicle option, dependency, and price rule.
02

3D and UX design

Design how buyers build and see the car.
03

3D asset production

Model photoreal, optimized vehicles.
04

Configurator development

Build the real-time 3D logic.
05

Pricing and ERP integration

Turn a build into a valid, priced order.
06

AR and VR extension

Add showroom and in-space experiences.
07

Testing

Verify every combination is valid and priced.
08

Launch and optimization

Ship and refine on conversion data.
Industries we support

Industries we serve

Car configurators pay off across automotive retail, manufacturing, and any complex-product sales.

Retail Manufacturing Marketing & advertising Media & entertainment Logistics Telecom Construction Healthcare
Technology & trust

Enterprise-grade engineering, security-first delivery

We build on the same real-time engines that power AAA games and industrial digital twins, backed by mature enterprise delivery, NDA-protected processes, and secure handling of your operational data.

Unity Unreal Engine OpenXR WebXR C# / C++ Cloud & DevOps Digital Twins
Security-first
NDA, secure SDLC, and protected data handling by default.
Enterprise delivery
Mature, documented processes with QA and clear ownership on every build.
Reviewed by an expert
Oleg Fonarov
Founder & CEO at Program-Ace

"The teams that see the biggest gains treat simulation as a measurement tool, not just a training one. When you can score real competency, you can prove readiness, and that changes the safety conversation entirely."

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Let's Talk

Talk to a configurator expert

Tell us the vehicles and the options buyers struggle with. We will map a configurator and an estimate, with no obligation.

Book a discovery call
Response within 1 business day
NDA-protected discovery
Scoping & estimate included
900+ projects delivered since 1992
By the numbers

Program-Ace by the numbers

30+
Years on the market
900+
Projects delivered
150+
In-house experts
4.8
Clutch · 46 reviews
Testimonials

What our clients say

Verified client reviews – drag or use the arrows
Jochen Van Lysebettens
Jochen Van Lysebettens
Director of Interactive Division, Nanopixel

Program-Ace has provided the client with a level of flexibility to handle more and more projects. That the team aligns well with the client's vision and specialization ensures that they deliver according to the client and their customer's requirements every time.

Joseph Baroh
Joseph Baroh
Sr Manager of Comms, Programs, and Platforms, Gap Inc.

Program-Ace's capabilities across a broad range of development and design tools and cost-effective solutions for complex issues are impressive. The team took the time to understand our goals in a space that was unknown to them previously.

Greg Roach
Greg Roach
CTO & Head of Innovation, Spinview

The client is delighted with the results of Program-Ace's work and their problem-solving speed and skill. The team is highly collaborative and integrates well with the client's internal team. They use Jira for sprint planning and communicate effectively through Slack. Their expertise stands out.

Nick Dale
Nick Dale
Product Manager, Lampada Digital Solutions

The company has been happy with Program-Ace's work. End customers are pleased with the realism of the AR/VR environments that the team has created. They can also jump into a project with flexibility while coming up with alternative ideas for the business. Overall, the engagement has been a success.

Manny Reif
Manny Reif
VP, RADWIN

The work has continued to meet expectations and passes testing standards. They're a fast, skilled team that comprehends the project's goals and adapts to meet them. Their ability to excel in a scrum environment and deliver quality work makes them a valuable asset.

Luke Farrer
Luke Farrer
CEO, Lost Eagle Studios

Program-Ace delivered high-quality work that met expectations. They were communicative and flexible throughout, and their team's skills and professionalism stood out. A reliable partner for complex real-time 3D work.

Jochen Van Lysebettens
Jochen Van Lysebettens
Director of Interactive Division, Nanopixel

Program-Ace has provided the client with a level of flexibility to handle more and more projects. That the team aligns well with the client's vision and specialization ensures that they deliver according to the client and their customer's requirements every time.

Joseph Baroh
Joseph Baroh
Sr Manager of Comms, Programs, and Platforms, Gap Inc.

Program-Ace's capabilities across a broad range of development and design tools and cost-effective solutions for complex issues are impressive. The team took the time to understand our goals in a space that was unknown to them previously.

Greg Roach
Greg Roach
CTO & Head of Innovation, Spinview

The client is delighted with the results of Program-Ace's work and their problem-solving speed and skill. The team is highly collaborative and integrates well with the client's internal team. They use Jira for sprint planning and communicate effectively through Slack. Their expertise stands out.

Nick Dale
Nick Dale
Product Manager, Lampada Digital Solutions

The company has been happy with Program-Ace's work. End customers are pleased with the realism of the AR/VR environments that the team has created. They can also jump into a project with flexibility while coming up with alternative ideas for the business. Overall, the engagement has been a success.

Manny Reif
Manny Reif
VP, RADWIN

The work has continued to meet expectations and passes testing standards. They're a fast, skilled team that comprehends the project's goals and adapts to meet them. Their ability to excel in a scrum environment and deliver quality work makes them a valuable asset.

Luke Farrer
Luke Farrer
CEO, Lost Eagle Studios

Program-Ace delivered high-quality work that met expectations. They were communicative and flexible throughout, and their team's skills and professionalism stood out. A reliable partner for complex real-time 3D work.

Jochen Van Lysebettens
Jochen Van Lysebettens
Director of Interactive Division, Nanopixel

Program-Ace has provided the client with a level of flexibility to handle more and more projects. That the team aligns well with the client's vision and specialization ensures that they deliver according to the client and their customer's requirements every time.

Joseph Baroh
Joseph Baroh
Sr Manager of Comms, Programs, and Platforms, Gap Inc.

Program-Ace's capabilities across a broad range of development and design tools and cost-effective solutions for complex issues are impressive. The team took the time to understand our goals in a space that was unknown to them previously.

Greg Roach
Greg Roach
CTO & Head of Innovation, Spinview

The client is delighted with the results of Program-Ace's work and their problem-solving speed and skill. The team is highly collaborative and integrates well with the client's internal team. They use Jira for sprint planning and communicate effectively through Slack. Their expertise stands out.

Nick Dale
Nick Dale
Product Manager, Lampada Digital Solutions

The company has been happy with Program-Ace's work. End customers are pleased with the realism of the AR/VR environments that the team has created. They can also jump into a project with flexibility while coming up with alternative ideas for the business. Overall, the engagement has been a success.

Manny Reif
Manny Reif
VP, RADWIN

The work has continued to meet expectations and passes testing standards. They're a fast, skilled team that comprehends the project's goals and adapts to meet them. Their ability to excel in a scrum environment and deliver quality work makes them a valuable asset.

Luke Farrer
Luke Farrer
CEO, Lost Eagle Studios

Program-Ace delivered high-quality work that met expectations. They were communicative and flexible throughout, and their team's skills and professionalism stood out. A reliable partner for complex real-time 3D work.

Business value

Outcomes you can measure

Every simulation is instrumented, so training stops being a cost center and starts producing data your leadership can act on.

Higher conversion

Configure, see, and price moves browsers to buyers.

Shorter sales cycle

Self-serve configuration cuts manual quoting.

Fewer surprises

Buyers know exactly what they ordered.

A memorable experience

Interactive 3D sets the brand apart.
When to use it

A static catalog vs a 3D car configurator

A configurator is the right fit when a vehicle has enough options that a flat catalog leaves buyers guessing and sales quoting by hand.

Consideration
A static car catalog
A 3D car configurator
Seeing options
Fixed photos
Every choice rendered live
Pricing
Ask a rep
Instant, rule-based
Order accuracy
Manual errors
Valid, rules-enforced builds
Engagement
A glance
Hands-on customization
Channels
One format
Web, mobile, AR, VR
Sales load
Reps quote each build
Buyers configure themselves
Free whitepaper

How to build a 3D configurator

How interactive 3D previews cut purchase hesitation and lift conversion.

White paper
How to build a 3D configurator that resonates with your audience
Download
How we work

What works best for your project?

Full-cycle development

We run your project from planning through development and deployment with a dedicated team. Best when you need a complete solution, predictable communication, and clear ownership of the result.

Team augmentation

Our specialists join your team to add training and simulation engineering capacity. Best when you need specific expertise or extra hands without disrupting your current workflows.

Awards & recognition

Recognized by leading industry authorities

Independent ratings and award bodies rank Program-Ace among the top VR/AR, AI, and custom software development companies worldwide.

Forbes Technology Council – Official Member 2026
Top AR/VR Development Company Cyprus – Clutch 2026
Clutch Global – Fall 2023
IAOP – The Global Outsourcing 100
Top Augmented Reality App Developers – TopDevelopers
TechBehemoths 2025 Winner – Custom Software Development, Cyprus
International Virtual Reality Healthcare Association – IVRHA
Top IT Consulting Company – AppFutura
Top Mobile App Development Company – GoodFirms
Trusted on TechBehemoths
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FAQ

Car configurator: FAQ

A car configurator runs in the browser and on mobile, and extends to AR placement, so a buyer sees the car in their driveway, and to VR showrooms for an in-dealership experience. Program-Ace builds these in real-time 3D with Unity, so the same configured vehicle, with valid options and live pricing, is consistent across web, mobile, and headset.

Dynamic pricing logic calculates cost in real time as options change, and integration with your ERP turns a valid build into a real, priced, orderable spec.

Yes, a rule engine manages dependencies and constraints, so buyers only see valid combinations. It supports:

  • Trim, engine, and package rules
  • Exterior and interior options
  • Add-ons and service packages

AI recommendations are available to guide buyers through options based on their choices and preferences, helping them decide faster and reducing abandoned configurations.

Yes, the configurator can extend to maintenance plans, warranties, and service packages, so customization continues beyond the vehicle purchase.

Buyers explore and price options themselves, which reduces consultation time, shortens the sales cycle, and lets your team focus on buyers who are ready to close.

A focused single-model configurator can ship in a few weeks; a multi-model platform with photoreal 3D, a full rule engine, and ERP integration usually spans a few months. Program-Ace often starts with one model to prove conversion, then scales the same engine across the lineup, so the first release earns its cost before the full rollout.

Yes, a valid configuration flows into your pricing and ERP as a real, manufacturable order, not just a picture. Program-Ace wires the rule engine to your systems through solution integration, so what a buyer builds is priced correctly and can be ordered.

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30+
Years on the market
900+
Projects delivered
150+
In-house experts

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