D
60–69 · Below average

Transparency Verdict

I-10 Automotive Group earns a D.

Proceed with caution.

High fees or frequent add-ons are a pattern here. Get every number in writing, line by line, before you give them your deposit.

Moderate confidence — based on 17 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Gilbert, AZ
Collected Dec 8, 2025Aug 18, 2026 · Updated Aug 18, 2026

Location

Gilbert, AZ

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The full story

Why I-10 Automotive Group earned this grade

Between December 2025 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 17 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.

! Where to push back

3 things

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$799 is $228 above the AZ average of $571. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.

TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.

Mandatory add-ons show up on most deals

47% of quotes include add-ons presented as non-negotiable, averaging $1,611. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.

TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.

Listing price and real price disagree

Quoted prices run 10.7% above the advertised listing — roughly $3,745 extra on a $35k vehicle. That's a pattern, not a rounding error.

TipThis dealer's listing price is a marketing number, not a real one. Don't anchor to it — anchor to an out-the-door target.

What they do well:Nothing stands out as a strength in this data. That's the finding.

17 verified OTD quotes from I-10 Automotive Group

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

5 vehicle transactions17 individual quotes

2021 Mazda CX-5

TouringUsed6 quotes
$28,484
$799doc feeSaved $1,514
View 6 Quotes →

2003 Chevrolet Corvette

2dr Cpe
$29,187
$799doc fee$1,698mandatory
View Quote →

2006 Ford Mustang

Conv GT Premium6 quotes
$15,479
doc feeNo add-ons
View 6 Quotes →

2017 Genesis G80

3.8L AWDUsed
$21,250
$799doc fee$999mandatory
View Quote →

2020 Mazda CX-5 GRAND

Grand Touring FWDUsed3 quotes
$19,023
$799doc feeNo add-ons
View 3 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
paint protectionavg $1,099
5 quotes
accessoriesavg $799
4 quotes
karr security 3 yearavg $999
3 quotes
window tintavg $399
3 quotes

At a Glance

High dealer markup (+10.7% above listing)

Tips for I-10 Automotive Group

  • Doc fee is $395 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Expect ~$758 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Dealer markup is 11% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does I-10 Automotive Group charge?

Based on 17 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, I-10 Automotive Group charges a $799 documentation fee and averages $758 in dealer add-ons when present. I-10 Automotive Group earns Transparency Grade D (62/100).

What is I-10 Automotive Group's doc fee?

I-10 Automotive Group charges a typical documentation fee of $799. The AZ average is $571. This is based on 17 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does I-10 Automotive Group add mandatory add-ons?

I-10 Automotive Group adds an average of $758 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 I-10 Automotive Group a good dealer?

I-10 Automotive Group has a transparency score of 62/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 17 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

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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 I-10 Automotive Group in Gilbert, AZ, that has meant 17 verified OTD quotes across 1 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 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 D.

Fee Transparency (30%)
77
Add-on Behavior (30%)
62
Price Accuracy (30%)
36
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$799
AZ avg$571
National avg$404

Pulled 17 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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