B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Gettel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Charlotte County earns a B.

Mostly honest. Stay alert.

Fair on the big stuff, but there are small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.

Moderate confidence — based on 10 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · Punta Gorda, FL
Collected Jan 20, 2026Jan 26, 2026 · Updated May 4, 2026

Location

Punta Gorda, FL

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The full story

Why Gettel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Charlotte County earned this grade

Between January 2026 and January 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 10 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

3 things

Doc fee is genuinely reasonable

$0 is $978 below the FL average of $978. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.

Add-ons are the exception, not the rule

Only 10% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $1,897 when present. Most shoppers here never see them.

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.

10 verified OTD quotes from Gettel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Charlotte County

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 transactions10 individual quotes

2025 Ram 2500

CREW CAB BIG HORN 6'4" 4WDNew2 quotes
$69,817
doc feeNo add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Ram 1500

Big Horn 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" BoxNew6 quotes
$47,005
doc feeNo add-onsSaved $5,905
View 6 Quotes →

2025 Ram 2500

CREW CAB BIG HORN 6'4" 4WD (24Z;2UZ)New2 quotes
$69,552
doc feeNo add-onsSaved $2,051
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

1
protection packageavg $999
1 quote
2
window tintavg $599
1 quote
3
guardavg $299
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($0) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Gettel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Charlotte County

  • Minor add-ons (~$190) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Doc fee ($0) is at or below NC average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is about 7% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gettel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Charlotte County's doc fee?

Gettel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Charlotte County charges a typical documentation fee of $0. The FL average is $978. This is based on 10 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Gettel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Charlotte County add mandatory add-ons?

Gettel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Charlotte County adds an average of $190 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 Gettel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Charlotte County a good dealer?

Gettel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Charlotte County has a transparency score of 89.2/100, earning a Grade B. 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.

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 Gettel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Charlotte County in Punta Gorda, FL, that has meant 10 verified OTD quotes across 2 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%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
94
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
10

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$0
FL avg$978
National avg$400

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