F
Below 60 · Failing

Transparency Verdict

Jackson Automotive Group, Inc. earns an F.

Early caution — limited data.

On the small number of verified deals we have so far, we observed significant fee, add-on, or markup concerns. This is an early read and the picture may shift as we collect more — get every number in writing.

Limited confidence — based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes · Hampton, GA
Collected Nov 28, 2025Nov 28, 2025 · Updated Aug 14, 2026

Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.

Location

Hampton, GA

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The full story

Why Jackson Automotive Group, Inc. earned this grade

Between November 2025 and November 2025, CarEdge negotiated or logged 1 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.

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$988 is $221 above the GA average of $767. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.

TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.

Listing price and real price disagree

Quoted prices run 9.0% above the advertised listing — roughly $3,150 extra on a $35k vehicle. That's a pattern, not a rounding error.

TipThis dealer's listing price is a marketing number, not a real one. Don't anchor to it — anchor to an out-the-door target.

What they do well:Nothing stands out as a strength in this data. That's the finding.

2 verified OTD quotes from Jackson Automotive Group, Inc.

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

2 verified quotes

2026 Subaru Outback

$38,724
$988doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Subaru Outback

$43,772
$988doc fee$3,995mandatory
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Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
protection planavg $3,995
1 quote

At a Glance

High add-ons averaging $3,995
High dealer markup (+9.0% above listing)

Tips for Jackson Automotive Group, Inc.

  • Doc fee is $588 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • This dealer often adds $3,995 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Low-rated dealer. Get everything in writing. Ask for an itemized OTD quote before visiting.
  • Dealer markup is 9% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Jackson Automotive Group, Inc. charge?

Based on 1 verified out-the-door quote collected by CarEdge, Jackson Automotive Group, Inc. charges a $988 documentation fee and averages $3,995 in dealer add-ons when present. Jackson Automotive Group, Inc. earns Transparency Grade F (51/100).

What is Jackson Automotive Group, Inc.'s doc fee?

Jackson Automotive Group, Inc. charges a typical documentation fee of $988. The GA average is $767. This is based on 1 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Jackson Automotive Group, Inc. add mandatory add-ons?

Jackson Automotive Group, Inc. adds an average of $3,995 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 Jackson Automotive Group, Inc. a good dealer?

Jackson Automotive Group, Inc. has a transparency score of 51/100, earning a Grade F. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 1 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

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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 Jackson Automotive Group, Inc. in Hampton, GA, that has meant 1 verified OTD quotes 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 stick you with mandatory add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent — the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer discloses as optional don't count against them.

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 F.

Fee Transparency (30%)
78
Add-on Behavior (30%)
10
Price Accuracy (30%)
50
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$988
GA avg$767
National avg$400

Pulled 2 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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