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Donalson Toyota earns a C.

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$225
Median dealer fees

$5 below TX median

All
Quoted add-ons

In 1 quote, past year

1
Quotes, past year →

1 verified quote since 2026

Limited confidence (latest quote Aug 2026)Silsbee, TXUpdated How we score dealers

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

Location

Silsbee, TX

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The full story

Why Donalson Toyota earned this grade

In August 2026, CarEdge reviewed 1 verified quote for Donalson Toyota. This is a small sample. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices, and whether charges were clearly shown.

What they do well

  • ✓ The vehicle price closely matched the ad. The written quote showed a $75,355.96 selling price against a $75,356 advertised price, a difference of 4 cents. Dealer fees were itemized at $225, which was $4.75 below the Median state fee in TX of $229.75—the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample.

Where to push back

The quote included $1,999 in required extras. Ask what they cover, whether they can be removed or negotiated, and request an itemized written quote showing any revised price before agreeing.

1 verified OTD quote from Donalson Toyota

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 quote is from the past year and counts toward the grade

2027 Toyota Land Cruiser

Land Cruiser 1958New
$82,730
$225dealer fees$1,999mandatory
View Quote →

Over a year old · shown for reference, not counted in the grade

2025 Toyota RAV4

XLE Premium (A8) 4dr Front-Wheel DrNew
$40,483
$225dealer fees$1,599mandatory
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
customer value packageavg $1,999
1 quote

At a Glance

Total dealer fees ($225) at or below the TX median
Quotes fully itemized
High add-ons averaging $1,999

Tips for Donalson Toyota

  • Their only quote included add-ons (Customer Value Package), not marked optional.
  • Total dealer fees are at or below the state median. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Limited data (1 quote from the past year). Score may change as we collect more information.
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On the lot right now

Separate from the grade above: this is what's currently listed. Useful for spotting aging stock with room to negotiate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Donalson Toyota charge?

Based on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year, Donalson Toyota charges $225 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $1,999 when present. Donalson Toyota earns Transparency Grade C (76/100), based on limited data (1 verified quote).

Does Donalson Toyota add dealer add-ons?

Donalson Toyota adds an average of $1,999 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 1 quote in the past year. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Does Donalson Toyota's advertised price include all required charges?

On the 1 quote from the past year, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees was about $1,999 higher than the advertised price, mostly add-ons.

Is Donalson Toyota a good dealership?

Donalson Toyota earns a Grade C (76/100), based on limited data (1 verified quote from the past year). The grade reflects its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

What do reviews say about Donalson Toyota?

CarEdge reviews Donalson Toyota on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade C (76/100), an early read that may change as more quotes come in, with dealer fees of $225 versus a TX median of $230. On the 1 quote from the past year, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees was about $1,999 higher than the advertised price, mostly add-ons. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 1 quote in the past year.

Is Donalson Toyota a transparent Toyota dealer in Silsbee?

CarEdge has limited data on Donalson Toyota so far. Donalson Toyota holds CarEdge Transparency Grade C (76/100), based on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year. The grade may change as more quotes come in.

How does Donalson Toyota compare to other Toyota dealers?

You can compare Donalson Toyota's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other Toyota dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Toyota dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Toyota Dealerships in Texas and Best Toyota Dealerships in the US rank Toyota 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 Donalson Toyota in Silsbee, TX, that has meant 1 verified OTD quotes from the past year logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual dealer fees, the actual add-ons, and the final price against the advertised price — not a salesperson's promise.

Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.

Fee Transparency

30%

Are the dealer's fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.

Add-on Behavior

30%

How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don't count against them.

Price Accuracy

30%

Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.

Data Quality

10%

Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.

The four numbers behind the grade

Weighted Score

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

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
20
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Total Dealer Fees Comparison

This dealer$225
TX median$230

Graded on 1 quote from the past year (1 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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