F
Below 60 · Failing

Transparency Verdict

Jacobs Mitsubishi & Vinfast earns an F.

Buyer beware.

We consistently see inflated fees, surprise add-ons, or big gaps between listing and OTD price. If you shop here, bring our data and be ready to walk.

Moderate confidence — based on 16 verified out-the-door quotes and 3 tracked negotiations · New Port Richey, FL
Collected Aug 1, 2025Jul 12, 2026 · Updated Jul 14, 2026

Location

New Port Richey, FL

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The full story

Why Jacobs Mitsubishi & Vinfast earned this grade

Between August 2025 and July 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 16 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

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 3 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $2,962 from first quote to final. That tells you their opening number has room.

TipNever take the first quote. Their floor is lower than what they offer on day one.

! Where to push back

3 things

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$1,295 is $384 above the FL average of $911. 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.

Add-ons are baked into almost every deal

75% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $2,337. This is their business model — inflate the OTD, then hope you don't line-item it.

TipDemand an itemized quote before signing anything. Every add-on is optional — refuse them unless you actually want them.

Listing price and real price disagree

Quoted prices run 9.4% above the advertised listing — roughly $3,290 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.

16 verified OTD quotes from Jacobs Mitsubishi & Vinfast

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

7 vehicle transactions16 individual quotes

2016 Dodge Challenger

Scat PackUsed2 quotes
$35,539
$1,295doc feeNo add-onsSaved $4,223
View 2Quotes →

2025 Ram 1500

Rebel5 quotes
$44,869
$0doc feeNo add-onsSaved $3,387
View 5Quotes →

2025 Ram 1500

RebelUsed
$45,080
$1,295doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

Custom2 quotes
$57,714
$1,295doc fee$2,995add-ons
View 2Quotes →

2023 Acura MDX

SH-AWD w/A-Spec Package2 quotes
$48,922
$1,295doc fee$995add-ons
View 2Quotes →

2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia

Veloce3 quotes
$29,196
doc fee$1,795add-onsSaved $1,277
View 3Quotes →

2023 Kia EV6

WindUsed
$28,506
$1,295doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

1
protection planavg $2,337
12 quotes

At a Glance

High add-ons averaging $1,753
High dealer markup (+9.4% above listing)

Tips for Jacobs Mitsubishi & Vinfast

  • Doc fee is $895 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • This dealer often adds $1,753 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Low-rated dealer. Get everything in writing. Ask for an itemized OTD quote before visiting.
  • Dealer markup is 9% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Jacobs Mitsubishi & Vinfast charge?

Based on 16 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Jacobs Mitsubishi & Vinfast charges a $1,295 documentation fee and averages $1,753 in dealer add-ons when present. Jacobs Mitsubishi & Vinfast earns Transparency Grade F (51.8/100).

What is Jacobs Mitsubishi & Vinfast's doc fee?

Jacobs Mitsubishi & Vinfast charges a typical documentation fee of $1,295. The FL average is $911. This is based on 16 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Jacobs Mitsubishi & Vinfast add mandatory add-ons?

Jacobs Mitsubishi & Vinfast adds an average of $1,753 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 Jacobs Mitsubishi & Vinfast a good dealer?

Jacobs Mitsubishi & Vinfast has a transparency score of 51.8/100, earning a Grade F. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 16 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 Jacobs Mitsubishi & Vinfast in New Port Richey, FL, that has meant 16 verified OTD quotes across 3 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 F.

Fee Transparency (30%)
62
Add-on Behavior (30%)
35
Price Accuracy (30%)
47
Data Quality (10%)
88

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$1,295
FL avg$911
National avg$400

Pulled 16 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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