no, most cars cost less than that.
But yes, 2% gross is the norm these days for econoboxes. Any extras the client secures in the deal, comes out of that 2%. Things like car mats etc... we also need to was it, check it over prior to delivery and make sure all the fluids are properly filled for that amount.
Luxury cars, or the top of the line offer a bigger profit, but you sell only ahandful of those, and the net result over a year is still a loss for sales only:
Showroom had to be built and paid, lights have to be on, showroom has to be maintained/cleaned. At least 1 sales person there at all times the dealership is open, and then there's the requirements by the importer (sales training, promo materials, advertising, signs outside...).
Just because you sold a new car for $1000 over cost, doesn't mean you made that amount. And $1000 on one car is exceedingly rare, that'll be a $50,000 car
The parts desk and if applicable the gas station are the most profitable. If warrantry work paid fair here, the workshop would be profitable too, but it's about break even now.
