A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Ewald Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram earns an A.

One of the good ones.

You can walk in here with confidence. Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final number usually matches the listing.

Moderate confidence — based on 10 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · Franklin, WI
Collected Jul 29, 2025Apr 18, 2026 · Updated Jun 11, 2026

Location

Franklin, WI

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The full story

Why Ewald Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram earned this grade

Between July 2025 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 10 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

2 things

No dealer add-ons detected

Across 10 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.

The 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

1 thing

Doc fee is slightly padded

$471 is $66 above the WI average of $405. 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.

10 verified OTD quotes from Ewald Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram

Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.

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At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Ewald Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram

  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is about 2% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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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 is Ewald Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram's doc fee?

Ewald Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram charges a typical documentation fee of $471. The WI average is $405. This is based on 10 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Ewald Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Ewald Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Ewald Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram a good dealer?

Ewald Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram has a transparency score of 98/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 10 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 Ewald Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in Franklin, WI, that has meant 10 verified OTD quotes across 2 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 Score

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

Fee Transparency (30%)
93
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$471
WI avg$405
National avg$400

Pulled 10 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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