C

Deluxe Auto Sales earns a C.

Expect pushback on fees and add-ons. Shoppers who hold the line here save money.

$798
Doc fee

$65 above NJ avg

60%
Dealer add-ons

On 3 of 5 recent quotes

5
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Price negotiated down on 1 car

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The full story

Why Deluxe Auto Sales earned this grade

Between September 2025 and January 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 5 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 in line with the market

At $798, their doc fee is within $65 of the NJ average of $733. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

! Where to push back

2 things

Quoted add-ons show up on many deals

60% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $897. Expect to see items like paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, or VIN etching on your quote.

TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 5.2% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,820 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.

5 verified OTD quotes from Deluxe Auto 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

4 vehicle transactions — 5 individual quotes

2023 BMW M8

Used
$79,793
$798doc fee$1,995mandatory
View Quote →

2025 Infiniti QX60

-
$42,632
$798doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2024 Volkswagen Golf R

$52,856
$798doc fee$1,495mandatory
View Quote →

2024 BMW X5

Used2 quotes
$65,582
$798doc fee—Saved $950
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
protection planavg $1,495
3 quotes

Tips for Deluxe Auto Sales

  • 3 of 5 quotes included $4,485 in add-ons (Protection Plan), not marked optional.
  • Dealer markup is only +5% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Deluxe Auto Sales charge?

Based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Deluxe Auto Sales charges a $798 documentation fee and averages $897 in dealer add-ons when present. Deluxe Auto Sales earns Transparency Grade C (79/100).

What is the doc fee at Deluxe Auto Sales?

Deluxe Auto Sales charges a typical documentation fee of $798. The NJ average is $733. This is based on 5 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Deluxe Auto Sales add dealer add-ons?

Deluxe Auto Sales adds an average of $897 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 3 of 5 recent verified quotes. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Deluxe Auto Sales a good dealership?

Deluxe Auto Sales has a transparency score of 79/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 5 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

What do reviews say about Deluxe Auto Sales?

CarEdge reviews Deluxe Auto Sales on 5 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade C (79/100), with a typical doc fee of $798 versus an NJ average of $733. Dealer add-ons appeared on 3 of 5 recent quotes.

Is Deluxe Auto Sales a transparent car dealer in Linden?

Deluxe Auto Sales is about average. Deluxe Auto Sales holds CarEdge Transparency Grade C (79/100), based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes. Compare its quotes with other car dealers nearby before you buy.

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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 Deluxe Auto Sales in Linden, NJ, that has meant 5 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 Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to C.

Fee Transparency (30%)
94
Add-on Behavior (30%)
54
Price Accuracy (30%)
82
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$798
NJ avg$733
National avg$404

Pulled 5 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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