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Depaula Auto Group

Albany, NY·11 verified quotes*

Jul 27, 2025Jan 31, 2026· Score updated Apr 7, 2026

A
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 98.4/100
Doc Fee
$175

NY caps at $175

Add-on Rate
9%of quotes

Avg $4,800 when present

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Depaula Auto Group Review

Based on 11 verified OTD quotes from Jul 2025 to Jan 2026, Depaula Auto Group earns a Grade A (98.4/100). Their typical doc fee of $175 is at or below the NY average. When present, add-ons average $218, which is relatively low. Buyers who negotiated saved an average of $2,652.

Price vs. Days on Lot

Vehicles in the upper-right are expensive and slow to sell — best negotiation opportunities.

3 negotiable
0d54d107d161d214d$17k$46k$75k$105k$134kDays on Lot
New
Used
Negotiable

Days on Market

How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.

Fresh stock
Normal
Aging
Negotiate

Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
95
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100
  • Doc fee ($175) is at or below NY average ($234)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $4,800 when present
  • Price accuracy is excellent — quotes closely match advertised prices

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$175
NY avg$234
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

6 vehicle transactions11 individual quotes

2026 Ford Explorer

$57,618
$175doc feeNo add-ons
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2025 Mazda CX-5

2 quotes
$32,508
$175doc feeNo add-ons
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2024 Ford F-150

Crew CabUsed2 quotes
$59,565
$175doc feeNo add-onsSaved $2,652
View 2 Quotes →

2018 Honda Ridgeline

Crew Cab Pickup2 quotes
$26,659
$175doc feeNo add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid

New
$37,054
$175doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Mazda CX-50

New3 quotes
$33,252
$175doc feeNo add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
total accessoriesavg $2,400
1 quote
2
shippingavg $2,400
1 quote

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Depaula Auto Group's doc fee?

Depaula Auto Group charges a typical documentation fee of $175. The NY average is $185. This is based on 11 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Depaula Auto Group add mandatory add-ons?

Depaula Auto Group adds an average of $218 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 Depaula Auto Group a good dealer?

Depaula Auto Group has a transparency score of 98.4/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 11 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

Doc fee ($175) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price
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Tips for Depaula Auto Group

  • Minor add-ons (~$218) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($175) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is about 8% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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