THE CARLINKS TOOLKIT

Dealer acquisition calculator

Work back from your expected resale price to a maximum purchase amount. Include the costs you expect and the gross profit you are targeting.

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Maximum purchase amount

$22,300

Expected resale price: $28,000
Estimated acquisition & holding costs: − $2,700
Target gross profit: − $3,000

Maximum purchase = resale price − your estimated costs − target gross profit.

A planning scenario using your inputs, not an appraisal or guaranteed return. Add all costs relevant to your deal. Actual sale price, costs, taxes, and timing can differ.

Start with your assumptions

Enter the resale price you expect based on your own market research. Budget for reconditioning, transport, acquisition fees, and holding costs. The tool subtracts those costs and your desired gross profit to show the purchase amount that fits the scenario. Our guide to setting a maximum offer on a private-party car works through an example.

Make room for uncertainty

Re-run the numbers with a lower resale price or a higher repair budget. If the purchase only works under the most optimistic assumptions, that is useful to know before you make an offer.

Keep the sourcing process moving

Once you know your buying range, give your sourcing team a clear brief. CarLinks helps dealerships review private-seller opportunities, negotiate offers, and coordinate inspections.

Dealer acquisition calculator

Build your buying scenario

Start with your assumptions

Make room for uncertainty

Keep the sourcing process moving

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