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Lake Wales

Lake Wales, FL·5 verified quotes*

Dec 8, 2025Dec 11, 2025· Score updated Apr 11, 2026

B
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 89.3/100

Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
71
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
80
  • Doc fee ($788) is at or below FL average ($989)
  • No mandatory dealer add-ons detected
  • Price accuracy is excellent — quotes closely match advertised prices

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$788
FL avg$989
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

1 vehicle transaction5 individual quotes

2022 Mazda CX-5

2.5 S SELECT PACKAGE AWDUsed5 quotes
$24,000
$788doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,465
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lake Wales's doc fee?

Lake Wales charges a typical documentation fee of $788. The FL average is $499. This is based on 5 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Lake Wales add mandatory add-ons?

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

Is Lake Wales a good dealer?

Lake Wales has a transparency score of 89.3/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 5 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price
Doc fee ($788) is well above average ($499)
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Tips for Lake Wales

  • Doc fee is $388 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is about 4% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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