Empire Toyota

Name: Empire Toyota
Address: 6281 New York 23, Oneonta, NY, 13820, US
Telephone: 607-433-0045
Price range: Doc Fee: $175
Rating: 4.5

Oneonta, NY4 verified quotes*These quotes come from real negotiations by CarEdge members. Each quote shows actual pricing a customer received from this dealer.Data: Sep 8, 2025 - Sep 9, 2025Claim this page

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Transparent Dealer

Score: 90.5/100

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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.

$175

Avg Add-onsDealer add-ons are optional products like paint protection, window tinting, or anti-theft devices. These are often marked up significantly and can usually be declined or negotiated.

$373

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.

+0.0%

Avg NegotiatedThe difference between the first quote and final quote for the same vehicle. Shows how much was saved through negotiation.

$1,609

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.100

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.85

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.50

✓Doc fee ($175) is at or below NY average ($175)
✓Average dealer add-ons of $373 when present
✓Dealer markup averages 0.0% above listing (excellent — minimal fees beyond the vehicle price)

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$175

NY avg$175

National avg$398

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

Vehicle	Final PriceOut-the-door (OTD) price is the total amount you'll pay, including the vehicle price, taxes, fees, and any add-ons. This is the number that matters when comparing deals.	SavingsThe difference between the first quote and final quote for the same vehicle. Shows how much was saved through negotiation.	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.	Add-onsDealer add-ons are optional products like paint protection, window tinting, or anti-theft devices. These are often marked up significantly and can usually be declined or negotiated.	OTD
2025 Toyota RAV4 SE	$43,974	—	$175	None	—
2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SE	$43,311	$1,609	$175	None	—

2025 Toyota RAV4

$43,974

Doc Fee$175

Add-onsNone

Savings—

2025 Toyota RAV4

Hybrid SE

$43,311

Doc Fee$175

Add-onsNone

Savings$1,609

Most Common Add-onsThe most frequently seen dealer add-ons at this dealer, based on itemized OTD quotes. Shows how often each add-on appears and the average price when present.

optional protection productsavg $1,490

1 quote

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Empire Toyota's doc fee?

Empire Toyota charges a typical documentation fee of $175. The NY average is $187. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Empire Toyota add mandatory add-ons?

Empire Toyota adds an average of $373 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 Empire Toyota a good dealer?

Empire Toyota 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 4 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

Doc fee ($175) is at or below average

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

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Tips for Empire Toyota

📝Minor add-ons (~$373) 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 ($175) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
✅Dealer markup is only +0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.

Data Summary

Total Quotes: 4
Recent (12mo): 4
Complete Data: 2

What to Expect

When shopping at Empire Toyota:

Expect a doc fee around $175
Add-ons may total around $373
OTD price is typically 0-1% above listing

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