D
60–69 · Below average

Transparency Verdict

Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat Of Tri-Cities earns a D.

Proceed with caution.

High fees or frequent add-ons are a pattern here. Get every number in writing, line by line, before you give them your deposit.

Developing confidence — based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes · Kennewick, WA
Collected Oct 31, 2025Dec 12, 2025 · Updated Jun 10, 2026

Location

Kennewick, WA

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The full story

Why Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat Of Tri-Cities earned this grade

Between October 2025 and December 2025, CarEdge negotiated or logged 7 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

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $200, their doc fee sits at or just under the WA average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Add-ons are the exception, not the rule

Only 29% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $7,198 when present. Most shoppers here never see them.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Listing price and real price disagree

Quoted prices run 10.8% above the advertised listing — roughly $3,780 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.

7 verified OTD quotes from Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat Of Tri-Cities

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

3 vehicle transactions7 individual quotes

2023 Toyota Corolla

$28,816
$200doc fee$7,097add-ons
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2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Used5 quotes
$27,838
$200doc feeNo add-ons
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2024 Jeep GRANCL

$35,778
$200doc fee$7,298add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
service contractavg $5,249
2 quotes
2
maintenance planavg $1,299
2 quotes
3
gap insuranceavg $1,299
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($200) is at or below average
High add-ons averaging $2,056
High dealer markup (+10.8% above listing)

Tips for Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat Of Tri-Cities

  • This dealer often adds $2,056 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Dealer markup is 11% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
  • Doc fee ($200) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
Live inventory

On the lot right now

Separate from the grade above — this is what's currently listed. Useful for spotting aging stock with room to negotiate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat Of Tri-Cities's doc fee?

Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat Of Tri-Cities charges a typical documentation fee of $200. The WA average is $219. This is based on 7 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat Of Tri-Cities add mandatory add-ons?

Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat Of Tri-Cities adds an average of $2,056 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 Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat Of Tri-Cities a good dealer?

Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat Of Tri-Cities has a transparency score of 69.4/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 7 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

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 Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat Of Tri-Cities in Kennewick, WA, that has meant 7 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 D.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
63
Price Accuracy (30%)
35
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$200
WA avg$219
National avg$400

Pulled 7 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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