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Bud Clary Auto Group earns a B.
Fair on the big stuff, with a few small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully.
- $200
- Total dealer fees
- 40%
- Quoted add-ons
At the WA median
On 2 of 5 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote May 2026)Washougal, WAUpdated How we score dealers
The full story
Why Bud Clary Auto Group earned this grade
Bud Clary Auto Group received a B; from January through May 2026, CarEdge reviewed five verified quotes. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices, and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees were clearly itemized — All five quotes listed dealer fees separately. Average confirmed dealer fees were $200, equal to the Median state fee in WA, the middle fee amount used for Washington.
Where to push back
Required extras averaged $665 across three quotes, and two of those three included a charge. Ask which extras are required, whether they can be removed, and request an itemized written quote showing the vehicle price, fees, extras, taxes, and government charges before agreeing.
5 verified OTD quotes from Bud Clary Auto Group
Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.
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All 5 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
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At a Glance
Tips for Bud Clary Auto Group
- 2 of 5 quotes included add-ons (Clear Shield, Theft Shield), 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 Apr to May 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Bud Clary Auto Group charge?
Based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Bud Clary Auto Group charges $200 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $599 when present. Bud Clary Auto Group earns Transparency Grade B (88/100).
Does Bud Clary Auto Group add dealer add-ons?
Bud Clary Auto Group adds an average of $599 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 2 of 5 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 Bud Clary Auto Group a good dealership?
Bud Clary Auto Group has a transparency score of 88/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 5 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Bud Clary Auto Group?
CarEdge reviews Bud Clary Auto Group on 5 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (88/100), with dealer fees of $200 versus a WA median of $200. Quoted add-ons appeared on 2 of 5 quotes in the past year.
Is Bud Clary Auto Group a transparent Ram dealer in Washougal?
Yes. Bud Clary Auto Group holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (88/100), based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.
How does Bud Clary Auto Group compare to other Ram dealers?
You can compare Bud Clary Auto Group'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 guides Best Ram Dealerships in Portland, Best Ram Dealerships in Washington and Best Ram Dealerships in the US rank 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 Bud Clary Auto Group in Washougal, WA, that has meant 5 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 2 negotiated deals 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 5 quotes from the past year (5 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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