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90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Cavender Toyota earns an A.

One of the good ones.

You can walk in here with confidence. Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final number usually matches the listing.

Moderate confidence — based on 13 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · San Antonio, TX
Collected Nov 20, 2025Jul 23, 2026 · Updated Jul 26, 2026

Location

San Antonio, TX

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CarEdge Certified — Cavender Toyota, Grade A, score 96 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Cavender Toyota qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 96/100 from 13 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Cavender Toyota earned this grade

Between November 2025 and July 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 13 verified deals with this dealership. We pulled the doc fee, the add-ons, and the gap between advertised and out-the-door price from each one. Then we graded them the way a friend in the business would: on the things that actually cost you money.

What they do well

3 things

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $225, their doc fee sits at or just under the TX average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

No dealer add-ons detected

Across 13 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 1.2% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back:Nothing glaring. That's part of why they scored where they did.

13 verified OTD quotes from Cavender Toyota

Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

5 vehicle transactions13 individual quotes

2025 Honda Accord

LXUsed
$29,092
doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2024 Honda Accord

EXUsed2 quotes
$29,092
doc feeNo add-onsSaved $4,899
View 2 Quotes →

2024 Honda Civic

SiUsed8 quotes
$30,163
doc feeNo add-onsSaved $612
View 8 Quotes →

2026 Toyota 4Runner

SR5New
$51,629
$225doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2024 Toyota Camry

SE (A8)Used
$28,029
$225doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

At a Glance

Doc fee ($225) is at or below average
No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Cavender Toyota

  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($225) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is only +1% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Cavender Toyota charge?

Based on 13 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Cavender Toyota charges a $225 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Cavender Toyota earns Transparency Grade A (96.2/100).

What is Cavender Toyota's doc fee?

Cavender Toyota charges a typical documentation fee of $225. The TX average is $227. This is based on 13 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Cavender Toyota add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Cavender Toyota does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Cavender Toyota a good dealer?

Cavender Toyota has a transparency score of 96.2/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 13 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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How we know this

Every number on this page came from a real deal.

Most dealer review sites scrape star ratings and count angry posts. We do the opposite. CarEdge shops for cars alongside thousands of real buyers every week — and when we negotiate on their behalf, we capture the full out-the-door breakdown the dealer sends back.

For Cavender Toyota in San Antonio, TX, that has meant 13 verified OTD quotes across 2 negotiated deals logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual doc fee, the actual add-ons, and the actual final price — not a salesperson's promise.

Fee Transparency

30%

Is the doc fee reasonable, or is it just profit? We compare it against the state average — and the legal cap, where one exists.

Add-on Behavior

30%

How often does the dealer try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?

Price Accuracy

30%

Does the advertised listing price match what you'd actually sign for? We flag dealers whose out-the-door diverges from the listing.

Data Quality

10%

More data = more trustworthy grade. Dealers with lots of recent, complete quotes score higher for consistency.

The four numbers behind the grade

Weighted Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
62

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$225
TX avg$227
National avg$400

Pulled 13 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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