Colonial Used Auto Sales Inc earns an A.
Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final price usually matches the listing.
- $357
- Doc fee
- None
- Dealer add-ons
$120 below PA avg
In 6 recent quotes
Developing confidenceBartonsville, PAUpdated How we score dealers
The full story
Why Colonial Used Auto Sales Inc earned this grade
Between May 2026 and May 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 6 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
$357 is $120 below the PA average of $477. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.
No dealer add-ons detected
Across 6 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.
! Where to push back
1 thingThe listing isn't quite the price
Quoted prices run about 5.9% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $2,065 in extra fees or markup.
TipGet an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Compare it to the listing — if there's a gap, ask them to account for every line.
6 verified OTD quotes from Colonial Used Auto Sales Inc
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Recent Quotes
Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions
2 vehicle transactions — 6 individual quotes
At a Glance
Tips for Colonial Used Auto Sales Inc
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
- Doc fee ($357) is at or below PA average. One less thing to negotiate.
- This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Dealer markup is only +6% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Colonial Used Auto Sales Inc charge?
Based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Colonial Used Auto Sales Inc charges a $357 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Colonial Used Auto Sales Inc earns Transparency Grade A (93/100).
What is the doc fee at Colonial Used Auto Sales Inc?
Colonial Used Auto Sales Inc charges a typical documentation fee of $357. The PA average is $477. This is based on 6 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Colonial Used Auto Sales Inc add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from Colonial Used Auto Sales Inc typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. Dealer add-ons appeared on 0 of 6 recent verified quotes.
Is Colonial Used Auto Sales Inc a good dealership?
Colonial Used Auto Sales Inc has a transparency score of 93/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 6 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Colonial Used Auto Sales Inc?
CarEdge reviews Colonial Used Auto Sales Inc on 6 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (93/100), with a typical doc fee of $357 versus a PA average of $477. None of its 6 recent quotes included dealer add-ons.
Is Colonial Used Auto Sales Inc a transparent car dealer in Bartonsville?
Yes. Colonial Used Auto Sales Inc holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (93/100), based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.
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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 Colonial Used Auto Sales Inc in Bartonsville, PA, that has meant 6 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 A.
Doc Fee Comparison
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