D
60–69 · Below average

Transparency Verdict

Boniface Hiers Mitsubishi 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 1 verified out-the-door quote · Melbourne, FL
Collected Apr 3, 2026Apr 3, 2026 · Updated Apr 29, 2026

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

Location

Melbourne, FL

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The full story

Why Boniface Hiers Mitsubishi earned this grade

Between April 2026 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 1 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.

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is slightly padded

$999 is $14 above the FL average of $985. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

Listing price and real price disagree

Quoted prices run 13.8% above the advertised listing — roughly $4,830 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.

What they do well:Nothing stands out as a strength in this data. That's the finding.

1 verified OTD quote from Boniface Hiers Mitsubishi

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 verified quote

2014 Chrysler 300

$14,475
$999doc feeNo add-ons
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At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected
Doc fee ($999) is well above average ($605)
High dealer markup (+13.8% above listing)

Tips for Boniface Hiers Mitsubishi

  • Doc fee is $599 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Dealer markup is 14% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Limited data (1 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
Live inventory

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Separate from the grade above — this is what's currently listed. Useful for spotting aging stock with room to negotiate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boniface Hiers Mitsubishi's doc fee?

Boniface Hiers Mitsubishi charges a typical documentation fee of $999. The FL average is $605. This is based on 1 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Boniface Hiers Mitsubishi add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Boniface Hiers Mitsubishi does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Boniface Hiers Mitsubishi a good dealer?

Boniface Hiers Mitsubishi has a transparency score of 61.1/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 1 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 Boniface Hiers Mitsubishi in Melbourne, FL, that has meant 1 verified OTD quotes 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 Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to D.

Fee Transparency (30%)
61
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
10
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$999
FL avg$985
National avg$400

Pulled 1 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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