Automated Parking Calculator
A step-by-step framework to evaluate the true cost and return of integrating automated or mechanical parking into your project.
Inputs update the running totals and final analysis instantly. Default values reflect a typical 150-space project — clear them and enter your own.
Step 1 of 6: Base case parking
Start with the cost of building parking as currently shown in your plans — before any automated system.
Step 2 of 6: System cost
Enter the cost of the automated or mechanical system — equipment, installation, and commissioning.
Step 3 of 6: Hard cost savings
With automation, many conventional costs may disappear, excavation, ramps, ventilation, lighting, or HVAC. Add each line item.
Step 4 of 6: Operating expenses
Compare annual operating costs between conventional parking and automated parking.
Conventional parking
Automated parking
Step 5 of 6: New revenue sources
Freed-up space can convert to revenue, retail, storage, amenities, or additional units. Keep annual income and one-time buildout cost separated in each row.
Step 6 of 6: Final analysis
Enter cap rate and hold period. The calculator estimates total return from net cost, OpEx savings, and new-use income.
Automated parking ROI snapshot
A clean summary of the estimated return from hard cost savings, annual operating savings, added NOI, cap rate, and hold period.