C
70–79 · Average

Transparency Verdict

Lexus Of Knoxville - Shared earns a C.

Negotiate. Hard.

Average transparency — expect pushback on fees and add-ons. Shoppers who hold the line here consistently save money.

Strong confidence — based on 20 verified out-the-door quotes and 5 tracked negotiations · Knoxville, TN
Collected Aug 2, 2025 – Sep 9, 2026 · Updated Sep 25, 2026

Location

Knoxville, TN

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The full story

Why Lexus Of Knoxville - Shared earned this grade

Between August 2025 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 20 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

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 $761 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.

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$898 is $203 above the TN average of $695. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.

TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.

Mandatory add-ons show up on most deals

55% of quotes include add-ons presented as non-negotiable. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $735. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.

TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.

20 verified OTD quotes from Lexus Of Knoxville - Shared

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 — 20 individual quotes

2026 Lexus RX

350 PremiumNew2 quotes
$68,030
—doc fee$599mandatorySaved $643
View 2 Quotes →

2021 Lexus ES

BASEUsed
$60,581
$0doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2024 Lexus RX Hybrid

350hUsed2 quotes
$59,504
$898doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Lexus RZ

F SPORTNew4 quotes
$63,845
—doc fee—Saved $900
View 4 Quotes →

2025 Toyota 4Runner Hybrid

TRD Off-Road PremiumUsed
$60,105
$903doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2021 Lexus GX 460

baseUsed2 quotes
$43,847
$0doc feeNo add-onsSaved $957
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Lexus RX 350

F SPORT DESIGN AWD2 quotes
$67,119
—doc fee$599mandatory
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Lexus TX 500h

F SPORT PERFORMANCE PREMIUM AWDNew2 quotes
$76,177
—doc fee$2,798mandatorySaved $1,303
View 2 Quotes →

2020 Lexus RX 450h

$41,853
$0doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Lexus RC F

FINAL EDITION
$106,839
$0doc fee$3,609mandatory
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
accessoriesavg $1,213
8 quotes
theft protectionavg $599
3 quotes
trailer hitchavg $400
1 quote
dealer installed accessories74avg $2,798
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Lexus Of Knoxville - Shared

  • Expect ~$735 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Doc fee ($898) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • 20 quotes analyzed. This score is based on solid data.
Live inventory

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Lexus Of Knoxville - Shared charge?

Based on 20 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Lexus Of Knoxville - Shared charges a $898 documentation fee and averages $735 in dealer add-ons when present. Lexus Of Knoxville - Shared earns Transparency Grade C (75/100).

What is Lexus Of Knoxville - Shared's doc fee?

Lexus Of Knoxville - Shared charges a typical documentation fee of $898. The TN average is $695. This is based on 20 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Lexus Of Knoxville - Shared add mandatory add-ons?

Lexus Of Knoxville - Shared adds an average of $735 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 Lexus Of Knoxville - Shared a good dealer?

Lexus Of Knoxville - Shared has a transparency score of 75/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 20 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

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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 Lexus Of Knoxville - Shared in Knoxville, TN, that has meant 20 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 Score

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

Fee Transparency (30%)
80
Add-on Behavior (30%)
57
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
40

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$898
TN avg$695
National avg$404

Pulled 20 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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