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Leshen Auto Sales earns an A.

Early deals look fair on fees and pricing. CarEdge will firm this up as more data comes in.

$175
Doc fee

$3 above IA avg

None
Dealer add-ons

In 1 recent quote

1
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Limited confidenceDes Moines, IAUpdated How we score dealers

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

Location

Des Moines, IA

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The full story

Why Leshen Auto Sales earned this grade

Between September 2026 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 1 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

2 things

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $175, their doc fee is within $3 of the IA average of $172. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 0.4% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back:Nothing glaring. That's part of why they scored where they did.

1 verified OTD quote from Leshen Auto Sales

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Recent Quotes

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1 verified quote

2025 Ram 1500

LaramieUsed
$44,691
$175doc feeNo add-ons
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At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Leshen Auto Sales

  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • Limited data (1 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Leshen Auto Sales charge?

Based on 1 verified out-the-door quote collected by CarEdge, Leshen Auto Sales charges a $175 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Leshen Auto Sales earns Transparency Grade A, based on limited data (1 verified quote).

What is the doc fee at Leshen Auto Sales?

Leshen Auto Sales charges a typical documentation fee of $175. The IA average is $172. This is based on 1 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Leshen Auto Sales add dealer add-ons?

Based on our data, quotes from Leshen Auto Sales typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. Dealer add-ons appeared on 0 of 1 recent verified quote.

Is Leshen Auto Sales a good dealership?

Leshen Auto Sales earns a Grade A, based on limited data (1 verified quote). The grade reflects their doc fees, add-on behavior, and dealer markup, and an exact score appears once Leshen Auto Sales has 3 verified quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Leshen Auto Sales?

CarEdge reviews Leshen Auto Sales on 1 verified out-the-door quote, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A, an early read that may change as more quotes come in, with a typical doc fee of $175 versus an IA average of $172. None of its 1 recent quote included dealer add-ons.

Is Leshen Auto Sales a transparent car dealer in Des Moines?

CarEdge has limited data on Leshen Auto Sales so far. Leshen Auto Sales holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A, based on 1 verified out-the-door quote. The grade may change as more quotes come in.

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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 Leshen Auto Sales in Des Moines, IA, that has meant 1 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 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 Score

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

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

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$175
IA avg$172
National avg$404

Pulled 1 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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