F
Below 60 · Failing

Transparency Verdict

Craig Zinn Automotive Group earns an F.

Buyer beware.

We consistently see inflated fees, surprise add-ons, or big gaps between listing and OTD price. If you shop here, bring our data and be ready to walk.

Limited confidence — based on 1 verified out-the-door quote · Hollywood, FL
Collected Apr 22, 2026Apr 22, 2026 · Updated Apr 24, 2026

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

Location

Hollywood, FL

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The full story

Why Craig Zinn Automotive Group earned this grade

Between April 2026 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 1 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

1 thing

Doc fee is genuinely reasonable

$799 is $192 below the FL average of $991. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Listing price and real price disagree

Quoted prices run 12.2% above the advertised listing — roughly $4,270 extra on a $35k vehicle. That's a pattern, not a rounding error.

TipThis dealer's listing price is a marketing number, not a real one. Don't anchor to it — anchor to an out-the-door target.

1 verified OTD quote from Craig Zinn Automotive Group

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

1 verified quote

2026 Lexus RZ

F SPORTUsed
$75,278
$799doc fee$6,260add-ons

Most Common Add-ons

1
optional - maintenanceavg $3,791
1 quote
2
protection planavg $1,670
1 quote
3
optional - tintsavg $799
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($799) is well above average ($499)
High add-ons averaging $6,260
High dealer markup (+12.2% above listing)

Tips for Craig Zinn Automotive Group

  • Doc fee is $399 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • This dealer often adds $6,260 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Low-rated dealer. Get everything in writing. Ask for an itemized OTD quote before visiting.
  • Dealer markup is 12% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Craig Zinn Automotive Group's doc fee?

Craig Zinn Automotive Group charges a typical documentation fee of $799. The FL average is $499. This is based on 1 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Craig Zinn Automotive Group add mandatory add-ons?

Craig Zinn Automotive Group adds an average of $6,260 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 Craig Zinn Automotive Group a good dealer?

Craig Zinn Automotive Group has a transparency score of 38/100, earning a Grade F. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 1 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

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 Craig Zinn Automotive Group in Hollywood, FL, that has meant 1 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 F.

Fee Transparency (30%)
70
Add-on Behavior (30%)
0
Price Accuracy (30%)
23
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$799
FL avg$991
National avg$400

Pulled 1 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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