Start with one identical vehicle brief
Ask each supplier to quote the same brand, model, year, trim, color, quantity and destination port. For an EV, include battery, range version and charging connector. For a used car, include mileage, condition and inspection requirements. This prevents a low quote from being based on a different vehicle.
Confirm the vehicle in the specification library, then compare stock in the new car catalog or used car catalog.
What to check in the price
- Vehicle price, currency and quantity
- Exact trim, model year and energy type
- China-side inland delivery and export handling
- Insurance and ocean freight, if included
- Destination port and shipping method
- Quotation validity and payment milestones
- Excluded customs duties, taxes, registration and local charges
FOB, CIF and EXW in practical terms
FOB, CIF and EXW are trade terms, not interchangeable price labels. A quote should explain the named place, who arranges inland delivery, when risk transfers, whether insurance is included and which freight assumptions were used. The same term can still produce different totals if the port, vehicle or shipping method changes.
Read the longer FOB vs CIF comparison, then use the China car shipping service to prepare a destination-specific request. Ask a customs broker to confirm duties and import requirements for your country. Before comparing prices, review the reliable China car supplier checklist and the Chinese EV import guide when the vehicle is electric.
Documents and final confirmation
Before payment, confirm the commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration, bill of lading, certificate of origin and vehicle records that apply to your order. The final list varies by vehicle and destination. Keep the agreed vehicle details, inspection scope, price and excluded costs in one written order summary.
FAQ
What should be included in a China car export quote?
The quote should identify the exact vehicle, trim, quantity, currency, price, trade term, destination port, included services, validity period and excluded charges.
What is the difference between FOB, CIF and EXW?
They assign different responsibilities and cost points between buyer and seller. Compare the precise scope, named port, insurance and inland delivery assumptions instead of the labels alone.
Are customs duties included in a CIF car quote?
Do not assume destination duties, taxes, registration or local compliance costs are included. Confirm exclusions with the supplier and local customs broker.