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Clayton Motors Inc. earns an A.
Early deals look fair on fees and pricing. CarEdge will firm this up as more data comes in.
- $489
- Median dealer fees
- Zero
- Quoted add-ons
$340 below TN median
In 1 quote, past year
Limited confidence (latest quote Jul 2026)Knoxville, TNUpdated How we score dealers
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
The full story
Why Clayton Motors Inc. earned this grade
Clayton Motors Inc. has an A grade based on one verified quote in July 2026, a small sample. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Lower dealer fees in this quote: Confirmed dealer fees were $489. The Median state fee in Tennessee was $829.47, the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample.
- ✓ Quote below the advertised price: The written quote listed a vehicle selling price of $72,001, which was $3,154 below the $75,155 advertised price.
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1 verified OTD quote from Clayton Motors Inc.
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1 quote is from the past year and counts toward the grade
At a Glance
Tips for Clayton Motors Inc.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
- Total dealer fees are at or below the state median. One less thing to negotiate.
- This dealer typically doesn't add quoted add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- The advertised price has matched the real price. Use it as your starting point.
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Median Price
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Median Days Listed
8
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Clayton Motors Inc. charge?
Based on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year, Clayton Motors Inc. charges $489 in dealer fees. Clayton Motors Inc. earns Transparency Grade A (100/100), based on limited data (1 verified quote).
Does Clayton Motors Inc. add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from Clayton Motors Inc. typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. None of its 1 quote in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Does Clayton Motors Inc.'s advertised price include all required charges?
On the 1 quote from the past year, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees matched the advertised price.
Is Clayton Motors Inc. a good dealership?
Clayton Motors Inc. earns a Grade A (100/100), based on limited data (1 verified quote from the past year). The grade reflects its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Clayton Motors Inc.?
CarEdge reviews Clayton Motors Inc. on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (100/100), an early read that may change as more quotes come in, with dealer fees of $489 versus a TN median of $829. On the 1 quote from the past year, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees matched the advertised price. None of its 1 quote in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Clayton Motors Inc. a transparent Volvo dealer in Knoxville?
CarEdge has limited data on Clayton Motors Inc. so far. Clayton Motors Inc. holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (100/100), based on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year. The grade may change as more quotes come in.
How does Clayton Motors Inc. compare to other Volvo dealers?
You can compare Clayton Motors Inc.'s transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other Volvo dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Volvo dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guide Best Volvo Dealerships in the US ranks Volvo 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 Clayton Motors Inc. in Knoxville, TN, that has meant 1 verified OTD quotes from the past year 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 A.
Total Dealer Fees Comparison
Graded on 1 quote from the past year (1 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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