A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Kempthorn Auto Campus 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 4 verified out-the-door quotes · Canton, OH
Collected Aug 22, 2025Apr 16, 2026 · Updated Apr 26, 2026

Location

Canton, OH

The full story

Why Kempthorn Auto Campus earned this grade

Between August 2025 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 4 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

2 things

No dealer add-ons detected

Across 4 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.

The price you see is the price you get

Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."

! Where to push back

1 thing

Doc fee is slightly padded

$437 is $38 above the OH average of $399. 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.

4 verified OTD quotes from Kempthorn Auto Campus

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

4 verified quotes

2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

$63,485
$448doc feeNo add-ons
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2025 Mazda CX-5

New
$29,713
$437doc feeNo add-ons
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2022 Volkswagen Taos

SE
$20,074
$437doc feeNo add-ons
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2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid

New
$36,372
$387doc feeNo add-ons
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At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Kempthorn Auto Campus

  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is about 3% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
  • Limited data (4 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kempthorn Auto Campus's doc fee?

Kempthorn Auto Campus charges a typical documentation fee of $437. The OH average is $329. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Kempthorn Auto Campus add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Kempthorn Auto Campus does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Kempthorn Auto Campus a good dealer?

Kempthorn Auto Campus has a transparency score of 96.8/100, 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.

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 Kempthorn Auto Campus in Canton, OH, that has meant 4 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 A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
89
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$437
OH avg$399
National avg$400

Pulled 4 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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