Transparency Verdict
Dave Smith Frontier Sales earns an A.
Promising early read.
The verified deals we have so far look reasonable on fees and pricing. We'll firm up the verdict as more data comes in.
Developing confidence — based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Coeur D'alene, ID
Collected Jul 8, 2026 – Aug 31, 2026 · Updated Sep 4, 2026
One of the dealers buyers can trust.
Dave Smith Frontier Sales qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 95/100 from 3 verified out-the-door quotes.
The full story
Why Dave Smith Frontier Sales earned this grade
Between July 2026 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 3 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 3 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 2.0% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.
! Where to push back
1 thingDoc fee is slightly padded
$549 is $162 above the ID average of $387. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.
TipFactor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.
3 verified OTD quotes from Dave Smith Frontier Sales
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 — 3 individual quotes
2026 Ram Ram 1500 Pickup
At a Glance
Tips for Dave Smith Frontier Sales
- Doc fee ($549) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
- This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Dealer markup is only +2% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Dave Smith Frontier Sales charge?
Based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Dave Smith Frontier Sales charges a $549 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Dave Smith Frontier Sales earns Transparency Grade A (95/100).
What is Dave Smith Frontier Sales's doc fee?
Dave Smith Frontier Sales charges a typical documentation fee of $549. The ID average is $387. This is based on 3 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Dave Smith Frontier Sales add mandatory add-ons?
Based on our data, Dave Smith Frontier Sales does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.
Is Dave Smith Frontier Sales a good dealer?
Dave Smith Frontier Sales has a transparency score of 95/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 3 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
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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 Dave Smith Frontier Sales in Coeur D'alene, ID, that has meant 3 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 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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