Transparency Verdict
Atlantic Coast Acura earns a B.
Mostly honest. Stay alert.
Fair on the big stuff, but there are small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.
Moderate confidence — based on 17 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · Jacksonville, FL
Collected Sep 17, 2025 – Mar 25, 2026 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
The full story
Why Atlantic Coast Acura earned this grade
Between September 2025 and March 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 17 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 thingsNo dealer add-ons detected
Across 17 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.
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."
! Where to push back
1 thingDoc fee is significantly inflated
$1,199 is $213 above the FL average of $986. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.
TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.
17 verified OTD quotes from Atlantic Coast Acura
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
8 vehicle transactions — 17 individual quotes
At a Glance
Tips for Atlantic Coast Acura
- Doc fee is $799 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.
- Dealer markup is about 7% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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.
Current Inventory
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Median Price
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Median Days Listed
42
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Atlantic Coast Acura's doc fee?
Atlantic Coast Acura charges a typical documentation fee of $1,199. The FL average is $605. This is based on 17 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Atlantic Coast Acura add mandatory add-ons?
Based on our data, Atlantic Coast Acura does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.
Is Atlantic Coast Acura a good dealer?
Atlantic Coast Acura has a transparency score of 82.2/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 17 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
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 Atlantic Coast Acura in Jacksonville, FL, that has meant 17 verified OTD quotes across 2 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 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 B.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 17 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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