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Great Lakes Toyota earns an A.

Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final price usually matches the listing.

$398
Doc fee

$11 above OH avg

None
Dealer add-ons

In 15 recent quotes

15
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Real out-the-door quotes

Moderate confidenceFindlay, OHUpdated How we score dealersPart of Great Lakes Auto Group

Location

Findlay, OH

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The full story

Why Great Lakes Toyota earned this grade

Between December 2025 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 15 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 in line with the market

At $398, their doc fee is within $11 of the OH average of $387. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

No dealer add-ons detected

Across 15 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.

! Where to push back

1 thing

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 3.6% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,260 in extra fees or markup.

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15 verified OTD quotes from Great Lakes 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

15 verified quotes

2026 Toyota Tundra

1794 EditionNew
$72,541
$398doc feeNo add-ons
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2024 Toyota Venza

LimitedUsed
$37,343
$398doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Toyota Crown

New
$44,392
$398doc feeNo add-ons

2026 Toyota Tundra Hybrid

TRD ProNew
$81,533
$398doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Toyota Crown

$44,392
$398doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Subaru Forester

$35,751
$398doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Subaru Outback

$37,087
$398doc feeNo add-ons
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2023 Toyota 4Runner

$87,298
$398doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

AwdNew
$45,777
$398doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Toyota RAV4

Hybrid Awd
$46,311
$398doc feeNo add-ons
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At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected

Tips for Great Lakes Toyota

  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is only +4% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Great Lakes Toyota charge?

Based on 15 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Great Lakes Toyota charges a $398 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Great Lakes Toyota earns Transparency Grade A (98/100).

What is the doc fee at Great Lakes Toyota?

Great Lakes Toyota charges a typical documentation fee of $398. The OH average is $387. This is based on 15 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Great Lakes Toyota add dealer add-ons?

Based on our data, quotes from Great Lakes Toyota typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. Dealer add-ons appeared on 0 of 15 recent verified quotes.

Is Great Lakes Toyota a good dealership?

Great Lakes Toyota has a transparency score of 98/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 15 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Great Lakes Toyota?

CarEdge reviews Great Lakes Toyota on 15 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (98/100), with a typical doc fee of $398 versus an OH average of $387. None of its 15 recent quotes included dealer add-ons.

Is Great Lakes Toyota a transparent Toyota dealer in Findlay?

Yes. Great Lakes Toyota holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (98/100), based on 15 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does Great Lakes Toyota compare to other Toyota dealers?

You can compare Great Lakes Toyota's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior against other Toyota dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Toyota dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Toyota Dealerships in Toledo, Best Toyota Dealerships in Ohio and Best Toyota Dealerships in the US rank Toyota dealers on the same data.

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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 Great Lakes Toyota in Findlay, OH, that has meant 15 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 stick you with mandatory add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent — the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer discloses as optional don't count against them.

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%)
99
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
95
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$398
OH avg$387
National avg$404

Pulled 15 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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