F
Below 60 · Failing

Transparency Verdict

Fiesta Auto Group earns an F.

Early caution — limited data.

On the small number of verified deals we have so far, we observed significant fee, add-on, or markup concerns. This is an early read and the picture may shift as we collect more — get every number in writing.

Developing confidence — based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes · Albuquerque, NM
Collected Mar 10, 2026Apr 21, 2026 · Updated May 4, 2026

Location

Albuquerque, NM

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The full story

Why Fiesta Auto Group earned this grade

Between March 2026 and April 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 slightly padded

$499 is $137 above the NM average of $362. 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

100% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $3,736. 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.

Listing price and real price disagree

Quoted prices run 10.3% above the advertised listing — roughly $3,605 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.

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

4 verified OTD quotes from Fiesta Auto Group

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

3 vehicle transactions4 individual quotes

2026 Subaru Outback

PremiumNew
$38,525
$499doc fee$427add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Hyundai Elantra N DCT

NNew2 quotes
$45,469
$499doc fee$5,609add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn ManualNew
$41,460
$499doc fee$3,299add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

1
window tintavg $446
4 quotes
2
protection planavg $932
3 quotes
3
theft protectionavg $861
3 quotes
4
wheel locksavg $300
3 quotes
5
admavg $2,995
2 quotes
6
guardavg $890
1 quote

At a Glance

High add-ons averaging $3,736
High dealer markup (+10.3% above listing)

Tips for Fiesta Auto Group

  • This dealer often adds $3,736 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Low-rated dealer. Get everything in writing. Ask for an itemized OTD quote before visiting.
  • Dealer markup is 10% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
  • Limited data (4 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fiesta Auto Group's doc fee?

Fiesta Auto Group charges a typical documentation fee of $499. The NM average is $362. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Fiesta Auto Group add mandatory add-ons?

Fiesta Auto Group adds an average of $3,736 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 Fiesta Auto Group a good dealer?

Fiesta Auto Group has a transparency score of 50.6/100, earning a Grade F. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

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 Fiesta Auto Group in Albuquerque, NM, that has meant 4 verified OTD quotes 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 F.

Fee Transparency (30%)
86
Add-on Behavior (30%)
10
Price Accuracy (30%)
39
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$499
NM avg$362
National avg$400

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

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