C

Englewood Cliffs Alfa Romeo earns a C.

Early deals show some friction on fees or add-ons. Compare quotes before you commit.

$995
Doc fee

$262 above NJ avg

50%
Dealer add-ons

On 2 of 4 recent quotes

4
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Price negotiated down on 1 car

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Why Englewood Cliffs Alfa Romeo earned this grade

Between October 2026 and October 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 4 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.

! Where to push back

3 things

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$995 is $262 above the NJ average of $733. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.

TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.

Quoted add-ons show up on many deals

50% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $1,748. Expect to see items like paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, or VIN etching on your quote.

TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 5.9% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $2,065 in extra fees or markup.

TipGet an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Compare it to the listing — if there's a gap, ask them to account for every line.

✓ What they do well:Nothing stands out as a strength in this data. That's the finding.

4 verified OTD quotes from Englewood Cliffs Alfa Romeo

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

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Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
smg shield plusavg $3,495
2 quotes

At a Glance

High add-ons averaging $1,748

Tips for Englewood Cliffs Alfa Romeo

  • 2 of 4 quotes included $6,990 in add-ons (SMG SHIELD PLUS), not marked optional.
  • Doc fee ($995) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Dealer markup is only +6% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • Limited data (4 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Englewood Cliffs Alfa Romeo charge?

Based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Englewood Cliffs Alfa Romeo charges a $995 documentation fee and averages $1,748 in dealer add-ons when present. Englewood Cliffs Alfa Romeo earns Transparency Grade C (70/100).

What is the doc fee at Englewood Cliffs Alfa Romeo?

Englewood Cliffs Alfa Romeo charges a typical documentation fee of $995. The NJ average is $733. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Englewood Cliffs Alfa Romeo add dealer add-ons?

Englewood Cliffs Alfa Romeo adds an average of $1,748 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 4 recent verified quotes. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Englewood Cliffs Alfa Romeo a good dealership?

Englewood Cliffs Alfa Romeo has a transparency score of 70/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

What do reviews say about Englewood Cliffs Alfa Romeo?

CarEdge reviews Englewood Cliffs Alfa Romeo on 4 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade C (70/100), with a typical doc fee of $995 versus an NJ average of $733. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 4 recent quotes.

Is Englewood Cliffs Alfa Romeo a transparent Alfa Romeo dealer in Englewood Cliffs?

Englewood Cliffs Alfa Romeo is about average. Englewood Cliffs Alfa Romeo holds CarEdge Transparency Grade C (70/100), based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes. Compare its quotes with other Alfa Romeo dealers nearby before you buy.

How does Englewood Cliffs Alfa Romeo compare to other Alfa Romeo dealers?

You can compare Englewood Cliffs Alfa Romeo's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior against other Alfa Romeo dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Alfa Romeo dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer.

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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 Englewood Cliffs Alfa Romeo in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, that has meant 4 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 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 C.

Fee Transparency (30%)
74
Add-on Behavior (30%)
50
Price Accuracy (30%)
76
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$995
NJ avg$733
National avg$404

Pulled 4 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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