B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Bob's Auto Mart earns a B.

Early read: mostly fair.

Based on a small number of verified deals so far, fees and pricing look fair. Read the out-the-door carefully and we'll update as we gather more.

Limited confidence — based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Lewistown, MT
Collected Sep 14, 2026 – Sep 14, 2026 · Updated Oct 5, 2026

Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.

Location

Lewistown, MT

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The full story

Why Bob's Auto Mart earned this grade

Between September 2026 and September 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 thing

The price you see is the price you get

Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."

! Where to push back

1 thing

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$655 is $308 above the MT average of $347. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.

TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.

2 verified OTD quotes from Bob's Auto Mart

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

2026 Mitsubishi Outlander

SELNew2 quotes
$40,020
$655doc fee—Saved $995
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Optional — ask to remove
accessoriesavg $995
1 quote

At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price
Doc fee ($655) is well above average ($347)

Tips for Bob's Auto Mart

  • Doc fee is $308 above MT average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is about 4% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
  • Limited data (2 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
Live inventory

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Bob's Auto Mart charge?

Based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Bob's Auto Mart charges a $655 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Bob's Auto Mart earns Transparency Grade B, based on limited data (2 verified quotes).

What is Bob's Auto Mart's doc fee?

Bob's Auto Mart charges a typical documentation fee of $655. The MT average is $347. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Bob's Auto Mart add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Bob's Auto Mart does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Bob's Auto Mart a good dealer?

Bob's Auto Mart earns a Grade B, based on limited data (2 verified quotes). The grade reflects their doc fees, add-on behavior, and dealer markup, and an exact score appears once Bob's Auto Mart has 3 verified 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 Bob's Auto Mart in Lewistown, MT, 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 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%)
69
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
50

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$655
MT avg$347
National avg$404

Pulled 2 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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