Transparency Verdict
Clay Cooley Cadillac 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 · Mesquite, TX
Collected Mar 30, 2026 – Jun 9, 2026 · Updated Aug 14, 2026
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
The full story
Why Clay Cooley Cadillac earned this grade
Between March 2026 and June 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 thingsDoc fee is genuinely reasonable
$0 is $229 below the TX average of $229. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.
Advertised pricing is largely honest
On average, the quoted price is only 2.8% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.
2 verified OTD quotes from Clay Cooley Cadillac
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
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Clay Cooley Cadillac
- This dealer often adds $1,248 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
- Doc fee ($0) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
- Dealer markup is only +3% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
- Limited data (2 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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On the lot right now
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Clay Cooley Cadillac charge?
Based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Clay Cooley Cadillac charges a $0 documentation fee and averages $1,248 in dealer add-ons when present. Clay Cooley Cadillac earns Transparency Grade B (83/100).
What is Clay Cooley Cadillac's doc fee?
Clay Cooley Cadillac charges a typical documentation fee of $0. The TX average is $229. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Clay Cooley Cadillac add mandatory add-ons?
Clay Cooley Cadillac adds an average of $1,248 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 Clay Cooley Cadillac a good dealer?
Clay Cooley Cadillac has a transparency score of 83/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 2 verified OTD 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 Clay Cooley Cadillac in Mesquite, TX, 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 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to B.
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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