B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Mercedes-Benz Of Salt Lake City 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 7 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · Salt Lake City, UT
Collected Jan 30, 2026Jul 30, 2026 · Updated Aug 11, 2026

Location

Salt Lake City, UT

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The full story

Why Mercedes-Benz Of Salt Lake City earned this grade

Between January 2026 and July 2026, 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

1 thing

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 0.6% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is slightly padded

$449 is $18 above the UT average of $431. 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

71% 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.

7 verified OTD quotes from Mercedes-Benz Of Salt Lake City

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 vehicle transactions7 individual quotes

2019 Honda HR-V

EXUsed2 quotes
$19,500
$449doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,794
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2022 Audi Q5

S line PremiumUsed5 quotes
$29,652
$449doc fee$599add-onsSaved $697
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Most Common Add-ons

1
windshield protectionavg $310
5 quotes
2
guardavg $289
5 quotes

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Mercedes-Benz Of Salt Lake City

  • Doc fee ($449) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Minor add-ons (~$428) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Dealer markup is only +1% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Mercedes-Benz Of Salt Lake City charge?

Based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Mercedes-Benz Of Salt Lake City charges a $449 documentation fee and averages $428 in dealer add-ons when present. Mercedes-Benz Of Salt Lake City earns Transparency Grade B (86.6/100).

What is Mercedes-Benz Of Salt Lake City's doc fee?

Mercedes-Benz Of Salt Lake City charges a typical documentation fee of $449. The UT average is $431. This is based on 7 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Mercedes-Benz Of Salt Lake City add mandatory add-ons?

Mercedes-Benz Of Salt Lake City adds an average of $428 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 Mercedes-Benz Of Salt Lake City a good dealer?

Mercedes-Benz Of Salt Lake City has a transparency score of 86.6/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 7 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 Mercedes-Benz Of Salt Lake City in Salt Lake City, UT, that has meant 7 verified OTD quotes across 2 negotiated deals 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%)
98
Add-on Behavior (30%)
57
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$449
UT avg$431
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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