Transparency Verdict
Southtowne Automall earns an A.
Promising early read.
The verified deals we have so far look reasonable on fees and pricing. We'll firm up the verdict as more data comes in.
Limited confidence — based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes · Sandy, UT
Collected Jul 22, 2026 – Jul 24, 2026 · Updated Jul 25, 2026
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
One of the dealers buyers can trust.
Southtowne Automall qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 91/100 from 2 verified out-the-door quotes.
The full story
Why Southtowne Automall earned this grade
Between July 2026 and July 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 2 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 thingsDoc fee is in line with the market
At $397, their doc fee sits at or just under the UT average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.
The price you see is the price you get
Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."
2 verified OTD quotes from Southtowne Automall
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
1 vehicle transaction — 2 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Southtowne Automall
- Minor add-ons (~$450) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
- Doc fee ($397) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
- Dealer markup is about 2% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Southtowne Automall charge?
Based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Southtowne Automall charges a $397 documentation fee and averages $450 in dealer add-ons when present. Southtowne Automall earns Transparency Grade A (91/100).
What is Southtowne Automall's doc fee?
Southtowne Automall charges a typical documentation fee of $397. The UT average is $433. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Southtowne Automall add mandatory add-ons?
Southtowne Automall adds an average of $450 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 Southtowne Automall a good dealer?
Southtowne Automall has a transparency score of 91/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 2 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 Southtowne Automall in Sandy, UT, that has meant 2 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
Doc Fee Comparison
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