Wholesale vs Retail Calculator
Compare the profit from wholesaling a car today with the profit from retailing it, after recon, holding cost and selling cost.
Last checked November 14, 2026
- Profit if you wholesale
- $800
- Profit if you retail it
- $2,120
- Retailing earns more by
- $1,320
- Wholesale profit per day held, if retailed
- $47.11
The question
A wholesale offer is certain and fast. Retail usually pays more but costs recon, time and selling effort. This tool puts numbers on both.
Common questions
When should I wholesale a car?
When the extra retail profit does not cover the recon, the days held and the selling cost, or when the car has sat too long.
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