HOW TO GUIDE
How to calculate holding costs
and maximize your turn rate
How to calculate holding costs
Each day a vehicle sits unsold, costs like depreciation, insurance, and storage slowly add up — eating into your profits and limiting reinvestment opportunities.
To help dealers better understand the financial impact, we built this Holding Cost Calculator. This tool provides a quick, transparent look at how holding costs affect your bottom line. Simply enter two key data points for your inventory, and the calculator will generate an instant analysis.
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Calculations are based on typical dealership expenses to provide a basic estimate only. Your true holding costs may vary.
How to estimate savings on faster turn times
In addition to understanding holding costs, you can also estimate potential savings by adjusting turn rates. A faster turn — even by a few days — can significantly reduce overhead.
Calculate potential savings by comparing your actual holding costs at your current turn rate with those at your desired turn rate.
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| Potential Savings for the Entire Inventory: | |
Turn the clock back on your inventory
Bringing down holding costs and accelerating turn rates starts with smarter acquisition and appraisal decisions. AccuTrade gives dealers the tools to appraise with confidence, price with precision, and move inventory faster — from the moment a car hits your lot to the moment it’s sold.
With instant offers, VIN-specific diagnostics, and real-time appraisal insights, AccuTrade helps you capture more cars, build customer trust, and protect your margins.
But smart pricing is just one piece of the puzzle. To move inventory efficiently, you need targeted, high-impact marketing — and that’s where VIN Performance Media comes in. Powered by AI-driven optimization and dynamic ad placement, VIN Performance Media connects your vehicles with local, ready-to-buy shoppers, ensuring they get the attention they deserve.
Maximizing profitability starts with the right strategy
Looking for ways to reduce holding costs and accelerate turn? Let’s connect — we’ll help you develop a data-driven acquisition and marketing strategy tailored to your dealership’s goals.