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Garlyn Shelton Automotive Group

Temple, TX·10 verified quotes*

Sep 17, 2025Mar 4, 2026· Score updated Apr 8, 2026

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Transparent Dealer
Score: 90/100
Doc Fee
$0

TX caps at $225

Add-on Rate
0%of quotes

No add-ons detected

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Garlyn Shelton Automotive Group Review

Based on 10 verified OTD quotes from Sep 2025 to Mar 2026, Garlyn Shelton Automotive Group earns a Grade A (90/100). Their typical doc fee of $0 is at or below the TX average. This dealer rarely adds mandatory add-ons. Buyers who negotiated saved an average of $1,000.

Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
0
  • Doc fee ($0) is at or below TX average ($232)
  • No mandatory dealer add-ons detected
  • Price accuracy is excellent — quotes closely match advertised prices

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$0
TX avg$232
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

6 vehicle transactions10 individual quotes

2025 Nissan Armada

SV 2WDNew
$53,971
doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 GMC Yukon XL

DenaliNew
$91,326
doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2024 Mazda CX-90

3.3 Turbo S Premium AWD
$48,150
doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback

2.5 Turbo Premium Plus AWDNew
$41,293
doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Nissan Sentra

SV FWDNew2 quotes
$23,184
doc feeNo add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

2019 Ford F-150

LARIAT 2WD4 quotes
$33,407
doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Garlyn Shelton Automotive Group's doc fee?

Garlyn Shelton Automotive Group charges a typical documentation fee of $0. The TX average is $176. This is based on 10 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Garlyn Shelton Automotive Group add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Garlyn Shelton Automotive Group does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Garlyn Shelton Automotive Group a good dealer?

Garlyn Shelton Automotive Group has a transparency score of 90/100, 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.

At a Glance

Doc fee ($0) is at or below average
No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price
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Tips for Garlyn Shelton Automotive Group

  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($0) 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 7% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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