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Johnson Auto Plaza earns an A.
Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final price usually matches the listing.
- $599
- Doc fee
- None
- Dealer add-ons
$52 below CO avg
In 18 recent quotes
Moderate confidenceBrighton, COUpdated How we score dealers
The full story
Why Johnson Auto Plaza earned this grade
Between October 2025 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 18 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
4 thingsDoc fee is in line with the market
At $599, their doc fee sits at or just under the CO average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.
No dealer add-ons detected
Across 18 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.
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."
Shoppers who negotiated saved real money
Across 5 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $1,526 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.
18 verified OTD quotes from Johnson Auto Plaza
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
12 vehicle transactions — 18 individual quotes
2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
At a Glance
Tips for Johnson Auto Plaza
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
- Doc fee ($599) is at or below CO average. One less thing to negotiate.
- This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Dealer markup is about 3% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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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
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Median Price
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Median Days Listed
92
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Johnson Auto Plaza charge?
Based on 18 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Johnson Auto Plaza charges a $599 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Johnson Auto Plaza earns Transparency Grade A (98/100).
What is the doc fee at Johnson Auto Plaza?
Johnson Auto Plaza charges a typical documentation fee of $599. The CO average is $651. This is based on 18 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Johnson Auto Plaza add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from Johnson Auto Plaza typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. Dealer add-ons appeared on 0 of 18 recent verified quotes.
Is Johnson Auto Plaza a good dealership?
Johnson Auto Plaza has a transparency score of 98/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 18 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Johnson Auto Plaza?
CarEdge reviews Johnson Auto Plaza on 18 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (98/100), with a typical doc fee of $599 versus a CO average of $651. None of its 18 recent quotes included dealer add-ons.
Is Johnson Auto Plaza a transparent GMC dealer in Brighton?
Yes. Johnson Auto Plaza holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (98/100), based on 18 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.
How does Johnson Auto Plaza compare to other GMC dealers?
You can compare Johnson Auto Plaza's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior against other GMC dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing GMC dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best GMC Dealerships in Denver, Best GMC Dealerships in Colorado and Best GMC Dealerships in the US rank GMC dealers on the same data.
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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 Johnson Auto Plaza in Brighton, CO, that has meant 18 verified OTD quotes across 5 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 18 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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