Transparency Verdict
Bennett Automotive Group earns a D.
Proceed with caution.
High fees or frequent add-ons are a pattern here. Get every number in writing, line by line, before you give them your deposit.
Limited confidence — based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Lebanon, PA
Collected Apr 29, 2026 – Apr 29, 2026 · Updated Apr 30, 2026
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
The full story
Why Bennett Automotive Group earned this grade
Between April 2026 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 2 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
1 thingDoc fee is genuinely reasonable
$245 is $227 below the PA average of $472. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.
! Where to push back
1 thingListing price and real price disagree
Quoted prices run 8.6% above the advertised listing — roughly $3,010 extra on a $35k vehicle. That's a pattern, not a rounding error.
TipThis dealer's listing price is a marketing number, not a real one. Don't anchor to it — anchor to an out-the-door target.
2 verified OTD quotes from Bennett Automotive Group
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
1 vehicle transaction — 2 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Bennett Automotive Group
- Expect ~$749 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
- Dealer markup is 9% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
- Doc fee ($245) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
- Limited data (2 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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
49
Median Days Listed
18
Added This Week
Days on Market
How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bennett Automotive Group's doc fee?
Bennett Automotive Group charges a typical documentation fee of $245. The PA average is $472. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Bennett Automotive Group add mandatory add-ons?
Bennett Automotive Group adds an average of $749 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 Bennett Automotive Group a good dealer?
Bennett Automotive Group has a transparency score of 69/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 2 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.
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 Bennett Automotive Group in Lebanon, PA, that has meant 2 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 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 D.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 2 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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