B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Five Star Dealerships 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.

Limited confidence — based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Aberdeen, WA
Collected Jun 4, 2026Jun 4, 2026 · Updated Jul 27, 2026

Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.

Location

Aberdeen, WA

The full story

Why Five Star Dealerships earned this grade

Between June 2026 and June 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 2 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 thing

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 0.7% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Doc fee exceeds the state cap

Their typical doc fee of $595 is above WA's legal cap of $200. This is a red flag — every dealer in the state must stay at or below this number.

TipTell them you expect the doc fee at $200 or lower. It's not optional; it's the law.

2 verified OTD quotes from Five Star Dealerships

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

1 vehicle transaction2 individual quotes

2025 Ford F-250 Super Duty

PlatinumUsed2 quotes
$88,095
$595doc feeNo add-onsSaved $2,499
View 2 Quotes →

At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price
Doc fee ($595) is well above average ($213)

Tips for Five Star Dealerships

  • Doc fee ($595) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is only +1% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • Limited data (2 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
Live inventory

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 fees does Five Star Dealerships charge?

Based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Five Star Dealerships charges a $595 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Five Star Dealerships earns Transparency Grade B (88.5/100).

What is Five Star Dealerships's doc fee?

Five Star Dealerships charges a typical documentation fee of $595. The WA average is $213. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Five Star Dealerships add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Five Star Dealerships does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Five Star Dealerships a good dealer?

Five Star Dealerships has a transparency score of 88.5/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 2 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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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 Five Star Dealerships in Aberdeen, WA, that has meant 2 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 Score

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

Fee Transparency (30%)
62
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$595
WA avg$213
National avg$400

Pulled 2 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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