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Dale Howard Auto Center

Iowa Falls, IA2 verified quotes*These quotes come from real negotiations by CarEdge members. Each quote shows actual pricing a customer received from this dealer.
Data: Dec 15, 2025 - Dec 26, 2025

Limited data. This score is based on 2 quotes and may change as more data becomes available.

B
CarEdgeVerified
Transparent Dealer
Score: 83.2/100
Shop Inventory641-648-4691Website
Doc FeeA documentation fee (doc fee) covers the dealer's cost for processing paperwork. It's legally required to be the same for all customers at a given dealership. In most states, this fee is negotiable.
$760
Dealer MarkupThe percentage the dealer adds above the listing price in fees (doc fee, add-ons, and other charges). Taxes and government fees are excluded. Lower is better.
+1.2%

Transparency Score BreakdownOur transparency score (0-100) measures how upfront dealers are about pricing. Higher scores mean lower doc fees, fewer add-ons, and prices closer to what's advertised.

Fee Transparency (30%)Measures doc fee fairness. Dealers charging at or below $499 score highest. Fees above $1,500 score lowest. Doc fees are the same for every customer at a dealership.44
Add-on Behavior (30%)Measures how often the dealer adds extra products to deals. Dealers who rarely push add-ons or keep them minimal score highest.100
Dealer Markup (30%)Measures dealer-controlled fees above the listed price, excluding taxes and title fees. Dealers with minimal markup score highest.100
Data Quality (10%)Measures how complete the pricing data is in our records. More complete data = more reliable scores.100
  • ✓Doc fee ($760) is $580 above IA average ($180)
  • ✓No mandatory dealer add-ons detected
  • ✓Dealer markup averages 1.2% above listing (excellent — minimal fees beyond the vehicle price)

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$760
IA avg$180
National avg$398

Recent QuotesThese quotes come from real negotiations by CarEdge members. Each quote shows actual pricing a customer received from this dealer.

2025 Ram 2500

Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box

$65,298
Doc Fee$760
Add-onsNone
Savings—

2025 Ram Ram 2500

Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box

$65,298
Doc Fee$760
Add-onsNone
Savings—
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dale Howard Auto Center's doc fee?

Dale Howard Auto Center charges a typical documentation fee of $760. The IA average is $198. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Is Dale Howard Auto Center a good dealer?

Dale Howard Auto Center has a transparency score of 83.2/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 2 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
Doc fee ($760) is well above average ($198)
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Tips for Dale Howard Auto Center

  • 💰Doc fee is $362 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • 👍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.
  • ℹ️Limited data (2 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.

Data Summary

Total Quotes
2
Recent (12mo)
2
Complete Data
2

What to Expect

When shopping at Dale Howard Auto Center:

  • Expect a doc fee around $760
  • OTD price is typically 1-2% above listing
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