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Motion

4 verified quotes*These quotes come from real negotiations by CarEdge members. Each quote shows actual pricing a customer received from this dealer.Data: Oct 14, 2025 - Oct 15, 2025Claim this page
D
68.5/100
Doc FeeA documentation fee (doc fee) covers the dealer's cost for processing paperwork. It's legally required to be the same for all customers at a given dealership. In most states, this fee is negotiable.
$549
Dealer MarkupThe percentage the dealer adds above the listing price in fees (doc fee, add-ons, and other charges). Taxes and government fees are excluded. Lower is better.
+50.0%

Transparency Score BreakdownOur transparency score (0-100) measures how upfront dealers are about pricing. Higher scores mean lower doc fees, fewer add-ons, and prices closer to what's advertised.

Fee Transparency (30%)Measures doc fee fairness. Dealers charging at or below $499 score highest. Fees above $1,500 score lowest. Doc fees are the same for every customer at a dealership.95
Add-on Behavior (30%)Measures how often the dealer adds extra products to deals. Dealers who rarely push add-ons or keep them minimal score highest.100
Dealer Markup (30%)Measures dealer-controlled fees above the listed price, excluding taxes and title fees. Dealers with minimal markup score highest.0
Data Quality (10%)Measures how complete the pricing data is in our records. More complete data = more reliable scores.100
  • ✓Doc fee ($549) is slightly above national average ($398)
  • ✓No mandatory dealer add-ons detected
  • ✓Dealer markup averages 50.0% above listing (high — significant fees or add-ons)

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$549
National avg$398

Recent QuotesThese quotes come from real negotiations by CarEdge members. Each quote shows actual pricing a customer received from this dealer.

2025 Chevrolet Trax

$26,628
Doc Fee$549
Add-onsNone
Savings—
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Motion's doc fee?

Motion charges a typical documentation fee of $549. The state average is $499. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Is Motion a good dealer?

Motion has a transparency score of 68.5/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

At a Glance

High dealer markup (+50.0% above listing)
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Tips for Motion

  • 📊Dealer markup is 50% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
  • 📋Doc fee ($549) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • 👍This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • ℹ️Limited data (4 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.

Data Summary

Total Quotes
4
Recent (12mo)
4
Complete Data
4

What to Expect

When shopping at Motion:

  • Expect a doc fee around $549
  • OTD price is typically 50-51% above listing
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