B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Diamond Buick GMC earns a B.

Early read: mostly fair.

Based on a small number of verified deals so far, fees and pricing look fair. Read the out-the-door carefully and we'll update as we gather more.

Limited confidence — based on 1 verified out-the-door quote · Alexandria, MN
Collected Nov 26, 2025Nov 26, 2025 · Updated Aug 15, 2026

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

Location

Alexandria, MN

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The full story

Why Diamond Buick GMC earned this grade

Between November 2025 and November 2025, 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

The price you see is the price you get

Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."

! Where to push back

1 thing

Doc fee exceeds the state cap

Their typical doc fee of $350 is above MN's legal cap of $125. This is a red flag — every dealer in the state must stay at or below this number.

TipTell them you expect the doc fee at $125 or lower. It's not optional; it's the law.

1 verified OTD quote from Diamond Buick GMC

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

2025 Buick ENCLAVE

4dr Sport TouringNew
$51,949
$350doc fee$199mandatory
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
accessoriesavg $199
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Diamond Buick GMC

  • Minor add-ons (~$199) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Doc fee ($350) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is about 9% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
  • Limited data (1 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Diamond Buick GMC charge?

Based on 1 verified out-the-door quote collected by CarEdge, Diamond Buick GMC charges a $350 documentation fee and averages $199 in dealer add-ons when present. Diamond Buick GMC earns Transparency Grade B (81/100).

What is Diamond Buick GMC's doc fee?

Diamond Buick GMC charges a typical documentation fee of $350. The MN average is $332. This is based on 1 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Diamond Buick GMC add mandatory add-ons?

Diamond Buick GMC adds an average of $199 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 Diamond Buick GMC a good dealer?

Diamond Buick GMC has a transparency score of 81/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 1 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 Diamond Buick GMC in Alexandria, MN, 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 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
98
Add-on Behavior (30%)
40
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$350
MN avg$332
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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