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90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Friendly of Rome earns an A.

Promising early read.

The verified deals we have so far look reasonable on fees and pricing. We'll firm up the verdict as more data comes in.

Limited confidence — based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes · Rome, AZ
Collected Aug 4, 2025Aug 5, 2025 · Updated May 4, 2026

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

Location

Rome, AZ

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The full story

Why Friendly of Rome earned this grade

Between August 2025 and August 2025, 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

2 things

Doc fee is genuinely reasonable

$175 is $419 below the AZ average of $594. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.

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:Nothing glaring. That's part of why they scored where they did.

2 verified OTD quotes from Friendly of Rome

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

2 verified quotes

2025 Ram 3500

Crew Cab PickupNew
$82,298
$175doc feeNo add-ons
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2025 Ram 3500

Big HornNew
$86,652
$175doc feeNo add-ons
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At a Glance

Doc fee ($175) is at or below average
No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Friendly of Rome

  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($175) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is about 3% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Friendly of Rome's doc fee?

Friendly of Rome charges a typical documentation fee of $175. The AZ average is $594. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Friendly of Rome add mandatory add-ons?

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

Is Friendly of Rome a good dealer?

Friendly of Rome has a transparency score of 100/100, earning a Grade A. 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.

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 Friendly of Rome in Rome, AZ, that has meant 2 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 A.

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

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$175
AZ avg$594
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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