B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

I40 Auto earns a B.

Early read: mostly fair.

Based on a small number of verified deals so far, fees and pricing look fair. Read the out-the-door carefully and we'll update as we gather more.

Limited confidence — based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Greensboro, NC
Collected Oct 3, 2025Oct 3, 2025 · Updated Jul 27, 2026

Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.

Location

Greensboro, NC

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The full story

Why I40 Auto earned this grade

Between October 2025 and October 2025, CarEdge negotiated or logged 2 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 thing

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

1 thing

Doc fee is slightly padded

$799 is $48 above the NC average of $751. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

2 verified OTD quotes from I40 Auto

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

1 vehicle transaction2 individual quotes

2018 Porsche Panamera

2 quotes
$46,780
$799doc feeNo add-onsSaved $3,950
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Most Common Add-ons

1
service contractavg $3,950
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
High add-ons averaging $1,975

Tips for I40 Auto

  • Doc fee is $399 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • This dealer often adds $1,975 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Dealer markup is about 4% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
  • Limited data (2 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
Live inventory

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does I40 Auto charge?

Based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, I40 Auto charges a $799 documentation fee and averages $1,975 in dealer add-ons when present. I40 Auto earns Transparency Grade B (83.6/100).

What is I40 Auto's doc fee?

I40 Auto charges a typical documentation fee of $799. The NC average is $751. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does I40 Auto add mandatory add-ons?

I40 Auto adds an average of $1,975 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 I40 Auto a good dealer?

I40 Auto has a transparency score of 83.6/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 2 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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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 I40 Auto in Greensboro, NC, that has meant 2 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 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%)
95
Add-on Behavior (30%)
50
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$799
NC avg$751
National avg$400

Pulled 2 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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