Transparency Verdict
Deacon Jones 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.
Developing confidence — based on 8 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations
Collected Aug 7, 2025 – Dec 15, 2025 · Updated May 8, 2026
The full story
Why Deacon Jones earned this grade
Between August 2025 and December 2025, CarEdge negotiated or logged 8 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 thingsDoc fee is in line with the market
At $400, their doc fee sits at or just under the national average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.
Add-ons are the exception, not the rule
Only 25% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $999 when present. Most shoppers here never see them.
Advertised pricing is largely honest
On average, the quoted price is only 0.9% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.
8 verified OTD quotes from Deacon Jones
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
6 vehicle transactions — 8 individual quotes
2024 Toyota Tundra Hybrid
2023 Ram 1500
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Deacon Jones
- Minor add-ons (~$250) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
- Doc fee ($400) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
- Dealer markup is only +1% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deacon Jones's doc fee?
Deacon Jones charges a typical documentation fee of $400. The state average is $530. This is based on 8 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Deacon Jones add mandatory add-ons?
Deacon Jones adds an average of $250 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 Deacon Jones a good dealer?
Deacon Jones has a transparency score of 90.5/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 8 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
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 Deacon Jones, that has meant 8 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 8 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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