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Knight Claremont Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM earns a D.

High fees or frequent add-ons are common here. Get every number in writing first.

$598
Median dealer fees

$481 above CA median

53%
Quoted add-ons

On 8 of 15 quotes, past year

15
Quotes, past year →

15 verified quotes since 2025

Moderate confidence (latest quote Sep 2026)Claremont, CAUpdated How we score dealersPart of Knight Automotive Group

Location

Claremont, CA

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The full story

Why Knight Claremont Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM earned this grade

Knight Claremont Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM had 15 eligible quotes from December 2025 through September 2026. This review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices, and how clearly charges were shown.

What they do well

No specific strength in pricing or fee transparency is supported by these quotes.

Where to push back

Average confirmed dealer fees were $566 across the 15 quotes, compared with a Median state fee of $117 in California—the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample. Each quote showed a combined-fees amount without a full dealer-fee breakdown. Ask for an itemized written breakdown of dealer fees and what the combined amount includes before agreeing.

Required extras averaged $4,063 in the 9 quotes with amounts; 8 of those quotes showed a required-extra charge greater than zero. Ask which extras are required, what each costs, and whether any can be declined. Request an itemized written offer showing the vehicle selling price, dealer fees, required extras, taxes, and government charges.

15 verified OTD quotes from Knight Claremont Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM

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

All 15 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade

2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

LTUsed
$59,846
$598dealer fees$4,996mandatory
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2026 Ram 1500

LaramieNew2 quotes
$63,189
$598dealer fees$1,598mandatorySaved $1,749
View 2 Quotes →

2017 Acura RDX

Technology PackageUsed2 quotes
$20,161
$126 - $2,626dealer feesNo add-onsSaved $2,178
View 2 Quotes →

2025 Subaru Ascent

Premium 7-Passenger
$41,298
$598dealer fees$4,996mandatory
View Quote →

2024 Chevrolet Corvette

2dr Stingray Cpe w/3LTUsed
$81,559
$598dealer fees$4,996mandatory
View Quote →

2025 GMC Yukon XL

4WD 4dr Denali
$82,661
$126dealer fees$4,996mandatory
View Quote →

2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee

4x4
$37,825
$598dealer feesNo add-ons
View Quote →

2024 Toyota RAV4

Hybrid SE AWD
$43,163
$598dealer fees$4,996mandatory
View Quote →

2022 Ram 2500

Power Wagon 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
$50,437
$453dealer feesNo add-ons
View Quote →

2023 Genesis GV80

3.5T AWD2 quotes
$37,471
$126dealer feesNo mandatory add-ons$850optional
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Optional — ask to remove
shippingavg $975
2 quotes
Quoted Add-ons
knight 4 life advantageavg $4,996
5 quotes
knight advantageavg $4,996
2 quotes
ally ceramic appearanceavg $799
1 quote
ally theft trackeravg $799
1 quote

At a Glance

Total dealer fees well above the CA median
High add-ons averaging $2,568
Advertised price not checked

Tips for Knight Claremont Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM

  • Total dealer fees are $598, $481 above the CA median. Ask which fees they will drop.
  • 8 of 15 quotes included add-ons (Knight 4 Life Advantage, Knight Advantage, Ally Ceramic Appearance), not marked optional.
  • Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Sep 2026.
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On the lot right now

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Knight Claremont Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM charge?

Based on 15 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Knight Claremont Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM charges $598 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $2,568 when present. Knight Claremont Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM earns Transparency Grade D (69/100).

Does Knight Claremont Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM add dealer add-ons?

Knight Claremont Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM adds an average of $2,568 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 8 of 15 quotes in the past year. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Knight Claremont Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM a good dealership?

Knight Claremont Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM has a transparency score of 69/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 15 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

What do reviews say about Knight Claremont Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM?

CarEdge reviews Knight Claremont Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM on 15 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade D (69/100), with dealer fees of $598 versus a CA median of $117. Quoted add-ons appeared on 8 of 15 quotes in the past year.

Is Knight Claremont Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM a transparent Chrysler dealer in Claremont?

Not by CarEdge's measure. Knight Claremont Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM holds CarEdge Transparency Grade D (69/100), based on 15 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. Get every number in writing and compare quotes from other Chrysler dealers nearby.

How does Knight Claremont Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM compare to other Chrysler dealers?

You can compare Knight Claremont Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other Chrysler dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Chrysler dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Chrysler Dealerships in Riverside-San Bernardino, Best Chrysler Dealerships in Los Angeles, Best Chrysler Dealerships in California and Best Chrysler Dealerships in the US rank Chrysler 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 Knight Claremont Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM in Claremont, CA, that has meant 15 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 2 negotiated deals logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual dealer fees, the actual add-ons, and the final price against the advertised price — not a salesperson's promise.

Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.

Fee Transparency

30%

Are the dealer's fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.

Add-on Behavior

30%

How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don't count against them.

Price Accuracy

30%

Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.

Data Quality

10%

Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.

The four numbers behind the grade

Weighted Score

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

Fee Transparency (30%)
61
Add-on Behavior (30%)
52
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
50

Total Dealer Fees Comparison

This dealer$598
CA median$117

Graded on 15 quotes from the past year (15 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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