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Acura of Johnston earns a C.
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- $180
- Median dealer fees
- All
- Quoted add-ons
At the IA median
In 1 quote, past year
Limited confidence (latest quote Sep 2026)Johnston, IAUpdated How we score dealersPart of Lithia Motors Inc.
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
The full story
Why Acura of Johnston earned this grade
In September 2026, Acura Of Johnston had 1 verified quote reviewed by CarEdge. This is a small sample. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, vehicle selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ The written price matched the ad. The 1 quote compared showed a $70,950 vehicle selling price, within $1 of the advertised price. This is the vehicle price before taxes, government charges, dealer fees and extras.
- ✓ Dealer fees were clearly itemized. They totaled $180. The Median state fee in Iowa was also $180—the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample.
Where to push back
The quote included $695 in required extras. Ask what they cover, whether they can be removed, and for the selling price and extras to be listed separately on an itemized written offer before agreeing.
1 verified OTD quote from Acura of Johnston
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Tips for Acura of Johnston
- Their only quote included add-ons (All-Weather Protection Package), not marked optional.
- 1 of 1 quote was approximately $695 above the advertised price, before taxes and government fees. Ask for the out-the-door price in writing first.
- Total dealer fees are at or below the state median. One less thing to negotiate.
- Limited data (1 quote from the past year). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Acura of Johnston charge?
Based on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year, Acura of Johnston charges $180 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $695 when present. Acura of Johnston earns Transparency Grade C (79/100), based on limited data (1 verified quote).
Does Acura of Johnston add dealer add-ons?
Acura of Johnston adds an average of $695 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 1 quote in the past year. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Does Acura of Johnston's advertised price include all required charges?
On the 1 quote from the past year, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees was about $695 higher than the advertised price, mostly add-ons.
Is Acura of Johnston a good dealership?
Acura of Johnston earns a Grade C (79/100), based on limited data (1 verified quote from the past year). The grade reflects its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.
What do reviews say about Acura of Johnston?
CarEdge reviews Acura of Johnston on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade C (79/100), an early read that may change as more quotes come in, with dealer fees of $180 versus an IA median of $180. On the 1 quote from the past year, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees was about $695 higher than the advertised price, mostly add-ons. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 1 quote in the past year.
Is Acura of Johnston a transparent Acura dealer in Johnston?
CarEdge has limited data on Acura of Johnston so far. Acura of Johnston holds CarEdge Transparency Grade C (79/100), based on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year. The grade may change as more quotes come in.
How does Acura of Johnston compare to other Acura dealers?
You can compare Acura of Johnston's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other Acura dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Acura dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guide Best Acura Dealerships in the US ranks Acura dealers on the same data.
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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 Acura of Johnston in Johnston, IA, that has meant 1 verified OTD quotes from the past year logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual dealer fees, the actual add-ons, and the final price against the advertised price — not a salesperson's promise.
Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.
Fee Transparency
30%Are the dealer's fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.
Add-on Behavior
30%How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don't count against them.
Price Accuracy
30%Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.
Data Quality
10%Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.
The four numbers behind the grade
Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to C.
Total Dealer Fees Comparison
Graded on 1 quote from the past year (1 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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