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.
Developing confidence — based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes · Gilbert, AZ
Collected Dec 8, 2025 – May 2, 2026 · Updated May 3, 2026
Location
Gilbert, AZ
The full story
Why I-10 Automotive Group earned this grade
Between December 2025 and May 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 5 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
1 thingAdd-ons are the exception, not the rule
Only 20% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $999 when present. Most shoppers here never see them.
! Where to push back
2 thingsDoc fee is significantly inflated
$799 is $205 above the AZ average of $594. 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.
Listing price and real price disagree
Quoted prices run 11.7% above the advertised listing — roughly $4,095 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.
5 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
3 vehicle transactions — 5 individual quotes
2006 Ford Mustang
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for I-10 Automotive Group
- Doc fee is $399 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
- Dealer markup is 12% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
- Minor add-ons (~$200) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
On the lot right now
Separate from the grade above — this is what's currently listed. Useful for spotting aging stock with room to negotiate.
Current Inventory
View all 136 vehicles →$21,248
Median Price
30
Median Days Listed
22
Added This Week
Days on Market
How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I-10 Automotive Group's doc fee?
I-10 Automotive Group charges a typical documentation fee of $799. The AZ average is $594. This is based on 5 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does I-10 Automotive Group add mandatory add-ons?
I-10 Automotive Group adds an average of $200 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 66.5/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 5 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.
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 5 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to D.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 5 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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