C
70–79 · Average

Transparency Verdict

Florence Toyota earns a C.

Negotiate. Hard.

Average transparency — expect pushback on fees and add-ons. Shoppers who hold the line here consistently save money.

Developing confidence — based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes · Florence, SC
Collected Oct 6, 2025Apr 1, 2026 · Updated Jul 26, 2026

Location

Florence, SC

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The full story

Why Florence Toyota earned this grade

Between October 2025 and April 2026, 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 thing

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 1.9% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is slightly padded

$621 is $105 above the SC average of $516. 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 $1,719. 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.

5 verified OTD quotes from Florence Toyota

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 transactions5 individual quotes

2018 Toyota 4Runner

TRD Off Road Premium 4dr 4x4Used
$30,560
$621doc fee$999add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid

New
$66,224
$621doc fee$1,899add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Toyota Grand Highlander

LimitedNew3 quotes
$56,756
$621doc fee$1,899add-ons
View 3 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

1
protection planavg $1,899
4 quotes
2
accessoriesavg $999
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
High add-ons averaging $1,719

Tips for Florence Toyota

  • This dealer often adds $1,719 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Doc fee ($621) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Dealer markup is only +2% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Florence Toyota charge?

Based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Florence Toyota charges a $621 documentation fee and averages $1,719 in dealer add-ons when present. Florence Toyota earns Transparency Grade C (72.8/100).

What is Florence Toyota's doc fee?

Florence Toyota charges a typical documentation fee of $621. The SC average is $516. This is based on 5 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Florence Toyota add mandatory add-ons?

Florence Toyota adds an average of $1,719 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 Florence Toyota a good dealer?

Florence Toyota has a transparency score of 72.8/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 5 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

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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 Florence Toyota in Florence, SC, that has meant 5 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 C.

Fee Transparency (30%)
90
Add-on Behavior (30%)
20
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$621
SC avg$516
National avg$400

Pulled 5 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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