Baker Motor Company

Name: Baker Motor Company
Address: 1501 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC, 29407, US
Telephone: 843-996-1527
Price range: Doc Fee: $799

Charleston, SC4 verified quotes*These quotes come from real negotiations by CarEdge members. Each quote shows actual pricing a customer received from this dealer.

Data: Sep 30, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025

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62.1/100

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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

Avg Add-onsDealer add-ons are optional products like paint protection, window tinting, or anti-theft devices. These are often marked up significantly and can usually be declined or negotiated.

$3,394

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.

+3.3%

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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.66

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.10

Dealer Markup (30%)Measures dealer-controlled fees above the listed price, excluding taxes and title fees. Dealers with minimal markup score highest.98

Data Quality (10%)Measures how complete the pricing data is in our records. More complete data = more reliable scores.100

✓Doc fee ($799) is $399 above SC average ($400)
✓Average dealer add-ons of $3,394 when present
✓Dealer markup averages 3.3% above listing (typical dealer fees)

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$799

SC avg$400

National avg$398

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

Vehicle	Final PriceOut-the-door (OTD) price is the total amount you'll pay, including the vehicle price, taxes, fees, and any add-ons. This is the number that matters when comparing deals.	SavingsThe difference between the first quote and final quote for the same vehicle. Shows how much was saved through negotiation.	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.	Add-onsDealer add-ons are optional products like paint protection, window tinting, or anti-theft devices. These are often marked up significantly and can usually be declined or negotiated.	OTD
2025 Land Rover Range Rover	$133,783	—	$799	$3,394	On file

2025 Land Rover Range Rover

$133,783

Doc Fee$799

Add-ons$3,394

Savings—

OTD quote on file

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.

opti coat ceramicavg $2,895

4 quotes

tintavg $499

4 quotes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Baker Motor Company's doc fee?

Baker Motor Company charges a typical documentation fee of $799. The SC average is $462. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Baker Motor Company add mandatory add-ons?

Baker Motor Company adds an average of $3,394 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 Baker Motor Company a good dealer?

Baker Motor Company has a transparency score of 62.1/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

At a Glance

Doc fee ($799) is well above average ($462)

High add-ons averaging $3,394

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Tips for Baker Motor Company

💰Doc fee is $401 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
🚨This dealer often adds $3,394 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
✅Dealer markup is only +3% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
ℹ️Limited data (4 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.

Data Summary

Total Quotes: 4
Recent (12mo): 4
Complete Data: 4

What to Expect

When shopping at Baker Motor Company:

Expect a doc fee around $799
Add-ons may total around $3,394
OTD price is typically 3-4% above listing

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