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Dealer Transparency Index

Real dealer behavior. Real prices. No reviews. Just data.

Based on 0+ scored dealers and 0+ verified OTD quotes*

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4,358
Grade A Dealers
1,614
Grade B Dealers
1,844
Grade C Dealers
776
Grade D Dealers
170
Grade F Dealers

Top Transparent Dealers

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Dealers with the highest transparency scores (5+ quotes)

South Bay Ford Lincoln

10 verified quotes

Doc Fee: $85
A
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 100/100

Hawk Volkswagen Of Joliet

6 verified quotes

Doc Fee: $368
A
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 100/100

Mcdavid Ford Fort Worth

9 verified quotes

Doc Fee: $225
A
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 100/100

Hilo-kona Hyundai/subaru

HI · 6 verified quotes

Doc Fee: $249
A
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 100/100

Airport Marina Ford

11 verified quotes

Doc Fee: $85
A
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 100/100

Spence Chevrolet GMC Cadillac

Thomasville, GA · 5 verified quotes

Doc Fee: $589
A
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 100/100

Mercedes-Benz Of Boerne

6 verified quotes

Doc Fee: $225
A
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 100/100

Serra Honda Grandville

5 verified quotes

Doc Fee: $280
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 100/100

Dealers to Watch Out For

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Lowest transparency scores — high fees, add-ons, or price discrepancies (5+ quotes)

Metro Honda

NY · 7 verified quotes

Doc Fee: $799Avg Add-ons: $2,223
F
27.7/100

Kc Hyundai

KS · 8 verified quotes

Doc Fee: $800Avg Add-ons: $2,781
F
35.7/100

Genesis Of Denville

10 verified quotes

Doc Fee: $1,448Avg Add-ons: $140
F
37.9/100

Ocean Automotive Group

FL · 7 verified quotes

Doc Fee: $999Avg Add-ons: $1,507
F
39/100

Hyundai Of Trenton

7 verified quotes

Doc Fee: $799Avg Add-ons: $1,538
F
40.7/100

Rusty Wallis Honda

8 verified quotes

Doc Fee: $225Avg Add-ons: $4,374
F
43/100

Grayson

TN · 6 verified quotes

Doc Fee: $499Avg Add-ons: $647
F
45.7/100

BMW Of Freehold

8 verified quotes

Doc Fee: $999Avg Add-ons: $424
F
46/100

How It Works

Real pricing data from real dealer quotes — collected by our AI agent.

1

AI Agent Gets Quotes

Our AI car-buying agent contacts dealers on behalf of real consumers and collects itemized out-the-door prices.

2

We Score Every Dealer

Doc fees, add-ons, and markup are analyzed to generate a transparency score from 0 to 100.

3

You Compare & Buy

See exactly what dealers charge before you visit. The most transparent dealers earn your business.

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Quotes Negotiated
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How We Calculate Scores

Fee Transparency
30% weight

Lower doc fees = higher score. Benchmark is $499.

Add-on Behavior
30% weight

Fewer mandatory add-ons = higher score.

Dealer Markup
30% weight

Lower dealer-controlled fees above listing = higher score.

Data Quality
10% weight

Complete, detailed quotes = higher score.

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Why This Matters

Consumers are demanding transparency — and willing to travel for honest dealers.

“If you post the ones that were honest and up front, I will travel to buy my next Ford there.”

Rich Burley@TheRealBurley4

“You should highlight those dealerships that were shockingly honest and transparent! Let's reward good businesses”

Robert C@RobCUCI
Ray and Zach Shefska, founders of CarEdge

About Us

Founded in 2019 by father-and-son team Ray and Zach Shefska, CarEdge is a leading car buying service dedicated to bringing transparency and fairness in the automotive industry.

From researching vehicles to negotiating deals, CarEdge helps consumers save money, time, and hassle. We always serve the consumer, never car dealers or automakers.

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*Information provided for general informational purposes only. Scores are independently calculated and do not imply endorsement of or affiliation with any dealer. Verify all information independently before making a purchase decision. See our Terms of Service.