Transparency Verdict
Earnhardt Cadillac earns a D.
Proceed with caution.
High fees or frequent add-ons are a pattern here. Get every number in writing, line by line, before you give them your deposit.
Developing confidence — based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Scottsdale, AZ
Collected Aug 6, 2025 – Dec 23, 2025 · Updated Jul 22, 2026
The full story
Why Earnhardt Cadillac earned this grade
Between August 2025 and December 2025, CarEdge negotiated or logged 5 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 thingDoc fee is in line with the market
At $599, their doc fee sits at or just under the AZ average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.
! Where to push back
2 thingsAdd-ons show up on most deals
60% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $1,928. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.
TipNearly all aftermarket add-ons are optional and removable. Say "please take those off the quote" and watch the OTD drop.
Listing price and real price disagree
Quoted prices run 11.8% above the advertised listing — roughly $4,130 extra on a $35k vehicle. That's a pattern, not a rounding error.
TipThis dealer's listing price is a marketing number, not a real one. Don't anchor to it — anchor to an out-the-door target.
5 verified OTD quotes from Earnhardt Cadillac
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 — 5 individual quotes
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Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Earnhardt Cadillac
- This dealer often adds $1,157 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
- Dealer markup is 12% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
- Doc fee ($599) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Earnhardt Cadillac charge?
Based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Earnhardt Cadillac charges a $599 documentation fee and averages $1,157 in dealer add-ons when present. Earnhardt Cadillac earns Transparency Grade D (64.3/100).
What is Earnhardt Cadillac's doc fee?
Earnhardt Cadillac charges a typical documentation fee of $599. The AZ average is $607. This is based on 5 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Earnhardt Cadillac add mandatory add-ons?
Earnhardt Cadillac adds an average of $1,157 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 Cadillac a good dealer?
Earnhardt Cadillac has a transparency score of 64.3/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 5 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.
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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 Earnhardt Cadillac in Scottsdale, AZ, that has meant 5 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 D.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 5 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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