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Bayou Automotive

LaPlace, LA·24 verified quotes*

Dec 17, 2025Mar 23, 2026· Score updated Apr 11, 2026

C
74.6/100
Add-on Rate
71%of quotes

Avg $1,296 when present

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Bayou Automotive Review

Based on 24 verified OTD quotes from Dec 2025 to Mar 2026, Bayou Automotive earns a Grade C (74.6/100). Their typical doc fee of $435 is close to the LA average ($334). Add-ons average $918 when present — ask for an itemized breakdown. Buyers who negotiated saved an average of $2,873.

Price vs. Days on Lot

Vehicles in the upper-right are expensive and slow to sell — best negotiation opportunities.

0d67d133d200d266d$30k$44k$58k$72k$86kDays on Lot
New
Used
Negotiable

Days on Market

How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.

Fresh stock
Normal
Aging
Negotiate

Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
90
Add-on Behavior (30%)
48
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
33
  • Doc fee ($435) is slightly above LA average ($434)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $1,296 when present
  • Price accuracy is excellent — quotes closely match advertised prices

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$435
LA avg$434
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

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Most Common Add-ons

1
paint protectionavg $995
13 quotes
2
protection planavg $2,078
4 quotes
3
vin etchavg $790
1 quote

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bayou Automotive's doc fee?

Bayou Automotive charges a typical documentation fee of $435. The LA average is $334. This is based on 24 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Bayou Automotive add mandatory add-ons?

Bayou Automotive adds an average of $918 in dealer add-ons when present. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Bayou Automotive a good dealer?

Bayou Automotive has a transparency score of 74.6/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 24 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
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Tips for Bayou Automotive

  • Expect ~$918 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Dealer markup is about 9% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
  • 24 quotes analyzed. This score is based on solid data.
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