C
70–79 · Average

Transparency Verdict

Chapman Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram earns a C.

Negotiate. Hard.

Average transparency — expect pushback on fees and add-ons. Shoppers who hold the line here consistently save money.

Limited confidence — based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes · Scottsdale, AZ
Collected Feb 24, 2026Feb 25, 2026 · Updated Apr 30, 2026

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

Location

Scottsdale, AZ

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The full story

Why Chapman Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram earned this grade

Between February 2026 and February 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

2 things

Doc fee is genuinely reasonable

$295 is $301 below the AZ average of $595. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.

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:Nothing glaring. That's part of why they scored where they did.

2 verified OTD quotes from Chapman Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram

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

2 verified quotes

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Most Common Add-ons

1
theft protectionavg $499
2 quotes

At a Glance

Doc fee ($295) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Chapman Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram

  • Minor add-ons (~$499) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Doc fee ($295) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is about 5% 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 is Chapman Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram's doc fee?

Chapman Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram charges a typical documentation fee of $295. The AZ average is $595. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Chapman Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram add mandatory add-ons?

Chapman Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram adds an average of $499 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 Chapman Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram a good dealer?

Chapman Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram has a transparency score of 77/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 2 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

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 Chapman Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram in Scottsdale, AZ, that has meant 2 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 C.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
40
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
50

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$295
AZ avg$595
National avg$400

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

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