B

Audi Hawthorne earns a B.

Fair on the big stuff, with a few small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully.

$175
Doc fee

$26 below NY avg

70%
Dealer add-ons

On 7 of 10 recent quotes

10
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Price negotiated down on 2 cars

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The full story

Why Audi Hawthorne earned this grade

Between September 2025 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 10 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 things

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $175, their doc fee sits at or just under the NY average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 0.5% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Quoted add-ons show up on many deals

60% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $309. Expect to see items like paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, or VIN etching on your quote.

TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.

10 verified OTD quotes from Audi Hawthorne

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 — 10 individual quotes

2026 Audi Q5

Premium PlusNew
$61,000
$175doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Audi A8

L 55New2 quotes
$89,154
$175doc fee—Saved $3,810
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Audi Q8

PremiumNew2 quotes
$82,000
$175doc fee—Saved $4,420
View 2 Quotes →

2025 Audi Q5

New
$60,000
—doc fee$399mandatory
View Quote →

2025 Audi Q5

New
$60,000
$175doc fee$399mandatory
View Quote →

2025 Audi Q5

New
$60,000
$175doc fee$399mandatory
View Quote →

2025 Audi Q5

New
$60,000
$175doc fee$399mandatory
View Quote →

2025 Audi Q5 TFSI quattro

New
$60,630
—doc fee$1,090mandatory
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Optional — ask to remove
nitro fill(optional)avg $399
1 quote
glasscoat(optional)avg $1,195
1 quote
Quoted Add-ons
nitrogenavg $399
5 quotes
protection planavg $340
1 quote
cargo accessoriesavg $325
1 quote
accessoriesavg $295
1 quote
wheel locksavg $130
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($175) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Audi Hawthorne

  • 6 of 10 quotes included $3,085 in add-ons (Nitrogen, Protection Plan, Cargo Accessories), not marked optional.
  • Doc fee ($175) is at or below NY average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Audi Hawthorne charge?

Based on 10 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Audi Hawthorne charges a $175 documentation fee and averages $309 in dealer add-ons when present. Audi Hawthorne earns Transparency Grade B (87/100).

What is the doc fee at Audi Hawthorne?

Audi Hawthorne charges a typical documentation fee of $175. The NY average is $202. This is based on 10 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Audi Hawthorne add dealer add-ons?

Audi Hawthorne adds an average of $309 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 7 of 10 recent verified quotes. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Audi Hawthorne a good dealership?

Audi Hawthorne has a transparency score of 87/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 10 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Audi Hawthorne?

CarEdge reviews Audi Hawthorne on 10 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (87/100), with a typical doc fee of $175 versus an NY average of $201. Dealer add-ons appeared on 7 of 10 recent quotes.

Is Audi Hawthorne a transparent Audi dealer in Hawthorne?

Yes. Audi Hawthorne holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (87/100), based on 10 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does Audi Hawthorne compare to other Audi dealers?

You can compare Audi Hawthorne's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior against other Audi dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Audi dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Audi Dealerships in New York City, Best Audi Dealerships in Poughkeepsie and Best Audi Dealerships in the US rank Audi 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 Audi Hawthorne in Hawthorne, NY, that has meant 10 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 stick you with mandatory add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent — the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer discloses as optional don't count against them.

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 Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
64
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
80

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$175
NY avg$201
National avg$404

Pulled 10 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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