A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Keene earns an A.

Promising early read.

The verified deals we have so far look reasonable on fees and pricing. We'll firm up the verdict as more data comes in.

Limited confidence — based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes · Jarrettsville, MD
Collected Jan 16, 2026Feb 20, 2026 · Updated May 3, 2026

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

Location

Jarrettsville, MD

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The full story

Why Keene earned this grade

Between January 2026 and February 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 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

$800 is $25 above the MD average of $775. 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 Keene

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

2026 Ram 3500

Crew Cab PickupNew
$99,778
$800doc fee$895add-ons
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2024 Ram 2500

Used
$43,321
$800doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

1
paint protectionavg $895
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Keene

  • Doc fee is $400 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Minor add-ons (~$448) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Dealer markup is about 1% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Keene's doc fee?

Keene charges a typical documentation fee of $800. The MD average is $775. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Keene add mandatory add-ons?

Keene adds an average of $448 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 Keene a good dealer?

Keene has a transparency score of 90.3/100, earning a Grade A. 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.

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 Keene in Jarrettsville, MD, 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 Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
98
Add-on Behavior (30%)
70
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$800
MD avg$775
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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