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Dealer Startup Budget Ledger

Check the categories that apply to your plan, adjust each figure to your own numbers, and watch your real startup cost take shape. Defaults are realistic California mid-range estimates -- yours may run higher or lower.

FORM CDA-BUDGET · REV 2026
One-Time Startup Total $0
Monthly Operating Total $0
Est. Cash Needed to Open Doors $0

One-Time Startup Costs

Paid once, before or during your application and setup process.

Monthly Operating Costs

Recurring costs once you're open -- included in your "cash to open doors" as a one-month buffer.

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