Krietz Auto earns an A.
Early deals look fair on fees and add-ons. CarEdge will firm this up as more data comes in.
- $800
- Total dealer fees
- Zero
- Quoted add-ons
At the MD median
In 4 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote Oct 2026)Frederick, MDUpdated How we score dealers
The full story
Why Krietz Auto earned this grade
From April 2026 through October 2026, Krietz Auto received an A grade across four eligible quotes reviewed by CarEdge. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees were itemized — All four quotes showed fully itemized dealer fees. Average confirmed dealer fees were $800, equal to the Median state fee in Maryland, the middle fee amount in the state reference.
Where to push back
Ask for an itemized written quote showing the vehicle selling price, dealer fees, required extras, taxes and government charges, and compare the selling price with the advertised price before agreeing.
4 verified OTD quotes from Krietz Auto
Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.
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All 4 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
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At a Glance
Tips for Krietz Auto
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
- Total dealer fees are at or below the state median. One less thing to negotiate.
- This dealer typically doesn't add quoted add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Oct 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Krietz Auto charge?
Based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Krietz Auto charges $800 in dealer fees. Krietz Auto earns Transparency Grade A (100/100).
Does Krietz Auto add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from Krietz Auto typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. None of its 4 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Krietz Auto a good dealership?
Krietz Auto has a transparency score of 100/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Krietz Auto?
CarEdge reviews Krietz Auto on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (100/100), with dealer fees of $800 versus an MD median of $800. None of its 4 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
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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 Krietz Auto in Frederick, MD, that has meant 4 verified OTD quotes from the past year 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
Total Dealer Fees Comparison
Graded on 4 quotes from the past year (4 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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