Transparency Verdict
Jims Auto Sales 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.
Limited confidence — based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes · Mesa, AZ
Collected Oct 17, 2025 – Jan 20, 2026 · Updated Apr 29, 2026
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
Location
Mesa, AZ
The full story
Why Jims Auto Sales earned this grade
Between October 2025 and January 2026, 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 thingDoc fee is genuinely reasonable
$85 is $511 below the AZ average of $596. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.
! Where to push back
1 thingThe listing isn't quite the price
Quoted prices run about 6.8% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $2,380 in extra fees or markup.
TipGet an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Compare it to the listing — if there's a gap, ask them to account for every line.
2 verified OTD quotes from Jims Auto Sales
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
2 verified quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Jims Auto Sales
- This dealer often adds $1,245 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
- Doc fee ($85) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
- Dealer markup is only +7% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
- Limited data (2 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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 12 vehicles →$11,248
Median Price
124
Median Days Listed
1
Added This Week
By Type
Days on Market
How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jims Auto Sales's doc fee?
Jims Auto Sales charges a typical documentation fee of $85. The AZ average is $596. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Jims Auto Sales add mandatory add-ons?
Jims Auto Sales adds an average of $1,245 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 Jims Auto Sales a good dealer?
Jims Auto Sales has a transparency score of 69.6/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 2 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 Jims Auto Sales in Mesa, AZ, that has meant 2 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 2 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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