Don's Automotive Group Lafayette earns an A.
Early deals look fair on fees and add-ons. CarEdge will firm this up as more data comes in.
- $425
- Median dealer fees
- Zero
- Quoted add-ons
$11 below LA median
In 1 quote, past year
Limited confidence (latest quote Jul 2026)Lafayette, LAUpdated How we score dealers
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
The full story
Why Don's Automotive Group Lafayette earned this grade
Don's Automotive Group Lafayette has 1 eligible quote in July 2026, a small sample. This review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ The quoted selling price matched the ad. In the one written quote, both the advertised and quoted vehicle price were $66,499.
- ✓ Dealer fees were clearly itemized. The quote showed $425 in confirmed dealer fees, $11 below Louisiana's Median state fee of $436—the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample. With one quote, this is only a limited snapshot.
Where to push back
No specific monetary concern is supported by this quote. Before buying, ask for a current itemized written offer showing the vehicle selling price, dealer fees, any required extras, taxes and government charges, and compare the selling price with the advertised price.
1 verified OTD quote from Don's Automotive Group Lafayette
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Recent Quotes
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At a Glance
Tips for Don's Automotive Group Lafayette
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
- Total dealer fees are at or below the state median. One less thing to negotiate.
- This dealer typically doesn't add quoted add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Limited data (1 quote from the past year). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Current Inventory
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Median Price
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Median Days Listed
2
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Don's Automotive Group Lafayette charge?
Based on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year, Don's Automotive Group Lafayette charges $425 in dealer fees. Don's Automotive Group Lafayette earns Transparency Grade A (100/100), based on limited data (1 verified quote).
Does Don's Automotive Group Lafayette add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from Don's Automotive Group Lafayette typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. None of its 1 quote in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Don's Automotive Group Lafayette a good dealership?
Don's Automotive Group Lafayette earns a Grade A (100/100), 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 a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Don's Automotive Group Lafayette?
CarEdge reviews Don's Automotive Group Lafayette on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (100/100), an early read that may change as more quotes come in, with dealer fees of $425 versus an LA median of $436. None of its 1 quote in the past year included quoted add-ons.
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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 Don's Automotive Group Lafayette in Lafayette, LA, 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
Total Dealer Fees Comparison
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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