Transparency Verdict
Clay Cooley Cjdr Irving earns an A.
One of the good ones.
You can walk in here with confidence. Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final number usually matches the listing.
Moderate confidence — based on 16 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Irving, TX
Collected Dec 2, 2025 – Feb 18, 2026 · Updated May 4, 2026
The full story
Why Clay Cooley Cjdr Irving earned this grade
Between December 2025 and February 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 16 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 thingsAdd-ons are the exception, not the rule
Only 13% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $1,495 when present. Most shoppers here never see them.
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 thingDoc fee exceeds the state cap
Their typical doc fee of $232 is above TX's legal cap of $225. This is a red flag — every dealer in the state must stay at or below this number.
TipTell them you expect the doc fee at $225 or lower. It's not optional; it's the law.
16 verified OTD quotes from Clay Cooley Cjdr Irving
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
5 vehicle transactions — 16 individual quotes
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Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Clay Cooley Cjdr Irving
- Minor add-ons (~$187) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
- Doc fee ($232) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
- Dealer markup is about 16% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clay Cooley Cjdr Irving's doc fee?
Clay Cooley Cjdr Irving charges a typical documentation fee of $232. The TX average is $232. This is based on 16 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Clay Cooley Cjdr Irving add mandatory add-ons?
Clay Cooley Cjdr Irving adds an average of $187 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 Cjdr Irving a good dealer?
Clay Cooley Cjdr Irving has a transparency score of 97.8/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 16 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
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 Cjdr Irving in Irving, TX, that has meant 16 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 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 16 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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