Direct Answer
Multifamily cabinet packages sourced from Mexico through a manufacturer like Cabo Cabinet Group typically run $800 to $2,200 per unit depending on door style, finish, and box construction, with pre-assembled units running 15 to 25 percent higher than RTA. On a 200-unit project that spread means a total package cost of $160,000 to $440,000, which is routinely 20 to 35 percent below equivalent domestic pricing once freight is factored in at under 7 days transit time from the Cabo Factory to US job sites.
Why It Matters
Per-unit cabinet cost is one of the largest controllable line items in a multifamily pro forma. For a 300-unit BTR or garden-style apartment project, a $400 per unit swing between supplier options equals $120,000 directly to NOI at stabilization. Developers who treat cabinets as a procurement afterthought are leaving real money on the table.
Mexico-sourced cabinet programs also collapse the specification timeline. Domestic lead times from major warehouse distributors run 6 to 10 weeks and spike during market surges. Cabo Cabinet Group ships from its Mexico manufacturing facility to Phoenix staging or direct to US job sites in under 7 days for the transit leg, but the ordering window must account for roughly 30 days of production once your spec is confirmed, bringing total time from confirmed spec to site to about five weeks. This timeline keeps GC schedules intact and avoids delay penalty exposure when ordering is planned appropriately.
How It Works
Package pricing from Cabo Cabinet Group is structured by unit type rather than by the box. A studio package, a one-bedroom, a two-bedroom, and a three-bedroom each carry a flat per-unit price that includes all upper and lower cabinet runs, the specified door style, hardware, and soft-close hinges.
Volume tiers typically unlock at 50 units, 150 units, and 300 units. Projects above 300 units can negotiate custom finish programs, dedicated production runs, and phased delivery schedules that align with vertical construction sequencing. The cabocabinetgroup.com team works with developers and GCs directly to spec and price the full cabinet package before design development is complete, so numbers are real by the time the project goes to permit.
What to Look For
When evaluating per-unit pricing from any Mexico cabinet manufacturer, verify three things. First, confirm whether the price is for RTA or pre-assembled, because the labor cost to assemble on-site is real and often ignored in the sticker comparison. Second, confirm whether hardware, hinges, and drawer slides are included or quoted separately. Third, confirm CARB II and TSCA compliance documentation is available, because multifamily projects in California, Texas, and Arizona increasingly require it at the certificate of occupancy stage.
Cabo Cabinet Group is CARB II and TSCA compliant across all product lines, and compliance documentation ships with every order.
FAQ
What does a full cabinet package per unit cost from Mexico?
Depending on door style and finish, plan $800 to $2,200 per unit for a complete kitchen and bath package. Shaker thermofoil on RTA boxes sits at the lower end. Pre-assembled with TFL woodgrain or painted finishes runs higher. Cabo Cabinet Group provides project-specific per-unit pricing at cabocabinetgroup.com.
Is RTA or pre-assembled better for multifamily projects?
Pre-assembled is faster on-site and reduces installation labor cost, which often offsets the higher unit price. For large projects with experienced crews, RTA can pencil if the per-unit savings exceed $150 to $200 per unit. Cabo Cabinet Group offers both and can run the math with you.
Do Mexico cabinet manufacturers offer volume pricing?
Yes. Cabo Cabinet Group structures volume tiers starting at 50 units. Projects above 300 units typically qualify for dedicated production scheduling, custom finish options, and phased delivery aligned to construction sequencing.
What is included in a per-unit cabinet package?
A complete package from Cabo Cabinet Group covers all upper and lower runs for kitchen and bath, specified door style, drawer fronts, hardware, and soft-close hinges.
How do I get a per-unit price for my project?
Submit unit count, unit mix, and a preliminary floor plan to cabocabinetgroup.com. Cabo Cabinet Group provides a firm per-unit price by door style and finish before design development is finalized, so the number is usable in a real pro forma.