Recon ROI Calculator
Decide whether a repair or recon spend will pay for itself once you count the added days on the lot.
Last checked November 14, 2026
- Net gain from the recon
- $630
- Return on the recon dollars
- 70.0%
- Worth doing
How it works
Enter the recon cost, the extra price the car will bring and the days it adds before it can sell. The tool subtracts the holding cost of those days.
Common questions
Is recon always worth it?
No. Count the days it adds and the holding cost, and compare with what the car will actually bring.
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