B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Jake Sweeney GMC Buick Cadillac earns a B.

Mostly honest. Stay alert.

Fair on the big stuff, but there are small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.

Developing confidence — based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes · Lebanon, OH
Collected Aug 1, 2025Dec 16, 2025 · Updated Jul 27, 2026

Location

Lebanon, OH

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The full story

Why Jake Sweeney GMC Buick Cadillac earned this grade

Between August 2025 and December 2025, CarEdge negotiated or logged 6 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

1 thing

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 0.5% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is slightly padded

$387 is $6 above the OH average of $381. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

Add-ons are baked into almost every deal

83% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $599. This is their business model — inflate the OTD, then hope you don't line-item it.

TipDemand an itemized quote before signing anything. Every add-on is optional — refuse them unless you actually want them.

6 verified OTD quotes from Jake Sweeney GMC Buick Cadillac

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

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Most Common Add-ons

1
accessoriesavg $599
5 quotes

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Jake Sweeney GMC Buick Cadillac

  • Minor add-ons (~$499) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Doc fee ($387) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Jake Sweeney GMC Buick Cadillac charge?

Based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Jake Sweeney GMC Buick Cadillac charges a $387 documentation fee and averages $499 in dealer add-ons when present. Jake Sweeney GMC Buick Cadillac earns Transparency Grade B (84.8/100).

What is Jake Sweeney GMC Buick Cadillac's doc fee?

Jake Sweeney GMC Buick Cadillac charges a typical documentation fee of $387. The OH average is $381. This is based on 6 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Jake Sweeney GMC Buick Cadillac add mandatory add-ons?

Jake Sweeney GMC Buick Cadillac adds an average of $499 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 Jake Sweeney GMC Buick Cadillac a good dealer?

Jake Sweeney GMC Buick Cadillac has a transparency score of 84.8/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 6 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 Jake Sweeney GMC Buick Cadillac in Lebanon, OH, that has meant 6 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 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
99
Add-on Behavior (30%)
50
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$387
OH avg$381
National avg$400

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