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90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Autonation Toyota Arapahoe earns an A.

One of the good ones.

You can walk in here with confidence. Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final number usually matches the listing.

Developing confidence — based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Centennial, CO
Collected Oct 23, 2025 – Sep 7, 2026 · Updated Sep 25, 2026

Location

Centennial, CO

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CarEdge Certified — Autonation Toyota Arapahoe, Grade A, score 92 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Autonation Toyota Arapahoe qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 92/100 from 6 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Autonation Toyota Arapahoe earned this grade

Between October 2025 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 6 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

Mandatory add-ons are the exception

Only 17% of quotes include add-ons you can't decline. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $499. Most shoppers here never see one.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 1.5% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Doc fee is slightly padded

$799 is $182 above the CO average of $617. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipFactor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

6 verified OTD quotes from Autonation Toyota Arapahoe

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

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Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
windshield protectionavg $999
1 quote
paint protectionavg $1,648
1 quote
window tintavg $349
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Autonation Toyota Arapahoe

  • Doc fee ($799) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Minor add-ons (~$499) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Dealer markup is only +2% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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On the lot right now

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Autonation Toyota Arapahoe charge?

Based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Autonation Toyota Arapahoe charges a $799 documentation fee and averages $499 in dealer add-ons when present. Autonation Toyota Arapahoe earns Transparency Grade A (92/100).

What is Autonation Toyota Arapahoe's doc fee?

Autonation Toyota Arapahoe charges a typical documentation fee of $799. The CO average is $617. This is based on 6 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Autonation Toyota Arapahoe add mandatory add-ons?

Autonation Toyota Arapahoe adds an average of $499 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 Autonation Toyota Arapahoe a good dealer?

Autonation Toyota Arapahoe has a transparency score of 92/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 6 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 Autonation Toyota Arapahoe in Centennial, CO, that has meant 6 verified OTD quotes across 1 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 A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
82
Add-on Behavior (30%)
90
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$799
CO avg$617
National avg$404

Pulled 6 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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