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Crown Acura earns a B.
Fair on the big stuff, with a few small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully.
- $1,195
- Doc fee
- None
- Dealer add-ons
$203 above FL avg
In 5 recent quotes
Developing confidenceClearwater, FLUpdated How we score dealersPart of Crown Automotive Group
The full story
Why Crown Acura earned this grade
Between July 2025 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 12 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 thingsNo dealer add-ons detected
Across 5 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.
Advertised pricing is largely honest
On average, the quoted price is only 3.0% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.
! Where to push back
1 thingDoc fee is significantly inflated
$1,195 is $203 above the FL average of $992. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.
TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.
5 verified OTD quotes from Crown Acura
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 vehicle transactions — 5 individual quotes
At a Glance
Tips for Crown Acura
- Doc fee ($1,195) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
- This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Dealer markup is only +3% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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On the lot right now
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Crown Acura charge?
Based on 12 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Crown Acura charges a $1,195 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Crown Acura earns Transparency Grade B (86/100).
What is the doc fee at Crown Acura?
Crown Acura charges a typical documentation fee of $1,195. The FL average is $992. This is based on 12 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Crown Acura add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from Crown Acura typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. Dealer add-ons appeared on 0 of 5 recent verified quotes.
Is Crown Acura a good dealership?
Crown Acura has a transparency score of 86/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 12 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Crown Acura?
CarEdge reviews Crown Acura on 12 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (86/100), with a typical doc fee of $1,195 versus an FL average of $992. None of its 5 recent quotes included dealer add-ons.
Is Crown Acura a transparent Acura dealer in Clearwater?
Yes. Crown Acura holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (86/100), based on 12 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.
How does Crown Acura compare to other Acura dealers?
You can compare Crown Acura's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior against other Acura dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Acura dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Acura Dealerships in Florida and Best Acura Dealerships in the US rank Acura 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 Crown Acura in Clearwater, FL, that has meant 12 verified OTD quotes across 1 negotiated deal 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
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