Before reconciling the budget against actual costs, turn the vehicle price and international logistics variances, the port, tax and document amendment charges, and inland delivery and after-sales preparation into verifiable conditions; vague promises in the contract do not count. After arrival, compare the budget against invoices item by item, attribute the differences in exchange rate, freight, port charges, taxes and document amendments, and use the result as the baseline for the next quotation round.
When reviewing, keep using the split of costs, risk and obligations that Incoterms 2020 draws, so seller responsibility and destination port spending don't get mixed into one account. Before signing, also read How can a dealer turn a model comparison article into a purchase decision checklist?. Budget figures should keep the quote date and exclusions; actual costs follow the contract, invoices and local confirmations. If you need the models and export documents behind an actual landed cost review re-checked, submit the checklist to Starvia Automotive for a further review by the China team.