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Bayou Automotive earns a B.
Fair on the big stuff, with a few small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully.
- $435
- Total dealer fees
- 44%
- Quoted add-ons
$1 below LA median
On 4 of 9 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote Apr 2026)LaPlace, LAUpdated How we score dealers
The full story
Why Bayou Automotive earned this grade
Bayou Automotive had 9 verified quotes reviewed from December 2025 through April 2026. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices, and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
No specific pricing or fee-transparency strength stands out in these quotes.
Where to push back
Five quotes show required extras averaging $1,705, and each of those five includes a charge above $0. Ask what each required extra covers, whether the vehicle can be sold without it, and request an itemized written offer before agreeing.
Across seven quotes with confirmed fee totals, Average confirmed dealer fees were $735. The Median state fee in Louisiana is $436—the middle fee amount in the state’s eligible quote sample—and 2 quotes were above that median. Ask the dealer to list each fee and explain which are dealer charges versus government costs before signing.
9 verified OTD quotes from Bayou Automotive
Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.
Recent Quotes
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All 9 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Bayou Automotive
- 4 of 9 quotes included add-ons (nitrogen-filled tires and VIN-etch package, LuxCare, LuxCare interior fabric and exterior paint protection), not marked optional.
- Total dealer fees are at or below the state median. One less thing to negotiate.
- Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Mar to Apr 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Bayou Automotive charge?
Based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Bayou Automotive charges $435 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $947 when present. Bayou Automotive earns Transparency Grade B (84/100).
Does Bayou Automotive add dealer add-ons?
Bayou Automotive adds an average of $947 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 4 of 9 quotes 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.
Is Bayou Automotive a good dealership?
Bayou Automotive has a transparency score of 84/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 9 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Bayou Automotive?
CarEdge reviews Bayou Automotive on 9 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (84/100), with dealer fees of $435 versus an LA median of $436. Quoted add-ons appeared on 4 of 9 quotes in the past year.
Is Bayou Automotive a transparent Ram dealer in LaPlace?
Yes. Bayou Automotive holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (84/100), based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.
How does Bayou Automotive compare to other Ram dealers?
You can compare Bayou Automotive's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other Ram dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Ram dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guide Best Ram Dealerships in the US ranks Ram 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 Bayou Automotive in LaPlace, LA, that has meant 9 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 B.
Total Dealer Fees Comparison
Graded on 9 quotes from the past year (9 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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