C
70–79 · Average

Transparency Verdict

Miami Lakes Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram earns a C.

Negotiate. Hard.

Average transparency — expect pushback on fees and add-ons. Shoppers who hold the line here consistently save money.

Developing confidence — based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes and 3 tracked negotiations · Miami Lakes, FL
Collected Jun 26, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026 · Updated Oct 4, 2026

Location

Miami Lakes, FL

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The full story

Why Miami Lakes Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram earned this grade

Between June 2026 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 9 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 $1,000, their doc fee is within $26 of the FL average of $974. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 3 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $2,806 from first quote to final. That tells you their opening number has room.

TipNever take the first quote. Their floor is lower than what they offer on day one.

! Where to push back

2 things

Add-ons are baked into almost every deal

67% of quotes include add-ons the buyer couldn't remove. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $987. This is their business model — inflate the OTD, then hope you don't line-item it.

TipDemand an itemized quote before signing anything, and ask them to justify every "required" charge in writing.

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 6.4% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $2,240 in extra fees or markup.

TipGet an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Compare it to the listing — if there's a gap, ask them to account for every line.

9 verified OTD quotes from Miami Lakes Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram

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

5 vehicle transactions — 9 individual quotes

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee

LimitedNew
$43,450
$0doc fee$1,397mandatory
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2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee

LimitedNew2 quotes
$40,872
$0doc fee—Saved $4,973
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2023 Ram 1500

Big Horn/Lone StarUsed3 quotes
$34,500
—doc fee—Saved $2,435
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2023 Ram 1500

Big Horn/Lone StarUsed
$36,295
$1,000doc fee$1,397mandatory
View Quote →

2026 Ram 1500

WarlockNew2 quotes
$54,812
—doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,009
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Optional — ask to remove
lojack (gps)avg $1,049
1 quote
paint protectionavg $760
1 quote
theft protectionavg $299
1 quote
Quoted Add-ons
installed packages *(1)avg $1,523
4 quotes
vin etchavg $299
2 quotes
theft protectionavg $699
2 quotes
paint protectionavg $399
2 quotes

Tips for Miami Lakes Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram

  • Expect ~$987 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Dealer markup is only +6% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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 fees does Miami Lakes Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram charge?

Based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Miami Lakes Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram charges a $1,000 documentation fee and averages $987 in dealer add-ons when present. Miami Lakes Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram earns Transparency Grade C (70/100).

What is Miami Lakes Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram's doc fee?

Miami Lakes Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram charges a typical documentation fee of $1,000. The FL average is $974. This is based on 9 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Miami Lakes Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram add mandatory add-ons?

Miami Lakes Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram adds an average of $987 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 Miami Lakes Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram a good dealer?

Miami Lakes Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram has a transparency score of 70/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 9 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

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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 Miami Lakes Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram in Miami Lakes, FL, that has meant 9 verified OTD quotes across 3 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 stick you with mandatory add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent — the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer discloses as optional don't count against them.

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 C.

Fee Transparency (30%)
97
Add-on Behavior (30%)
50
Price Accuracy (30%)
72
Data Quality (10%)
44

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$1,000
FL avg$974
National avg$404

Pulled 9 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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