Transparency Verdict
Earnhardt Buick GMC - Mesa 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.
Developing confidence — based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Mesa, AZ
Collected Jul 26, 2025 – Mar 4, 2026 · Updated May 3, 2026
The full story
Why Earnhardt Buick GMC - Mesa earned this grade
Between July 2025 and March 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 3 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 thingThe 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
2 thingsDoc fee is slightly padded
$599 is $3 above the AZ average of $596. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.
TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.
Add-ons are baked into almost every deal
67% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $998. This is their business model — inflate the OTD, then hope you don't line-item it.
TipDemand an itemized quote before signing anything. Every add-on is optional — refuse them unless you actually want them.
3 verified OTD quotes from Earnhardt Buick GMC - Mesa
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
2 vehicle transactions — 3 individual quotes
2026 Buick Encore GX
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Earnhardt Buick GMC - Mesa
- Expect ~$665 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
- Doc fee ($599) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
- Dealer markup is about 8% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
- Limited data (3 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Earnhardt Buick GMC - Mesa's doc fee?
Earnhardt Buick GMC - Mesa charges a typical documentation fee of $599. The AZ average is $596. This is based on 3 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Earnhardt Buick GMC - Mesa add mandatory add-ons?
Earnhardt Buick GMC - Mesa adds an average of $665 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 Earnhardt Buick GMC - Mesa a good dealer?
Earnhardt Buick GMC - Mesa has a transparency score of 84.9/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 3 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
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 Earnhardt Buick GMC - Mesa in Mesa, AZ, that has meant 3 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 try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?
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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to B.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 3 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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