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Trust Auto

Sykesville, MD5 verified quotes*These quotes come from real negotiations by CarEdge members. Each quote shows actual pricing a customer received from this dealer.
Data: Oct 17, 2025 - Jan 14, 2026
B
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 88.7/100
Shop Inventory443-552-3131Website
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.
$799
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.
+6.1%
Avg NegotiatedThe difference between the first quote and final quote for the same vehicle. Shows how much was saved through negotiation.
$420
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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.88
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.74
Data Quality (10%)Measures how complete the pricing data is in our records. More complete data = more reliable scores.100
  • ✓Doc fee ($799) is $300 above MD average ($499)
  • ✓No mandatory dealer add-ons detected
  • ✓Dealer markup averages 6.1% above listing (typical dealer fees)

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$799
MD avg$499
National avg$398

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

2019 Toyota Camry

$26,872
Doc Fee$799
Add-ons$1,414
Savings$319
View Original OTD Quote

2024 Lucid Air

$50,189
Doc Fee$799
Add-onsNone
Savings—
View Original OTD Quote

2021 Audi Q5

$24,153
Doc Fee$799
Add-onsNone
Savings$521
View Original OTD Quote

Most Common Add-onsThe most frequently seen dealer add-ons at this dealer, based on itemized OTD quotes. Shows how often each add-on appears and the average price when present.

1
document feeavg $799
2 quotes
2
freightavg $595
2 quotes
3
lien feeavg $20
2 quotes
4
license feeavg $200
1 quote
5
registrationavg $70
1 quote
6
title feeavg $75
1 quote

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trust Auto's doc fee?

Trust Auto charges a typical documentation fee of $799. The MD average is $682. This is based on 5 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Is Trust Auto a good dealer?

Trust Auto has a transparency score of 88.7/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 5 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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Tips for Trust Auto

  • 💰Doc fee is $401 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • 👍This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.

Data Summary

Total Quotes
5
Recent (12mo)
5
Complete Data
5

What to Expect

When shopping at Trust Auto:

  • Expect a doc fee around $799
  • OTD price is typically 6-7% above listing
How are scores calculated?Learn about our methodology →

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