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90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Lithia Toyota of Missoula earns an A.

One of the good ones.

You can walk in here with confidence. Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final number usually matches the listing.

Developing confidence — based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes and 3 tracked negotiations · Missoula, MT
Collected Dec 23, 2025Apr 23, 2026 · Updated May 3, 2026

Location

Missoula, MT

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The full story

Why Lithia Toyota of Missoula earned this grade

Between December 2025 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 9 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

3 things

Add-ons are the exception, not the rule

Only 11% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $999 when present. Most shoppers here never see them.

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 3 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $2,318 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

1 thing

Doc fee is slightly padded

$499 is $17 above the MT average of $482. 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.

9 verified OTD quotes from Lithia Toyota of Missoula

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

4 vehicle transactions9 individual quotes

2015 Toyota Tundra

1794 EditionUsed2 quotes
$33,186
$499doc fee$999add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

2023 Lexus GX 460

Base (A6) 4dr 4Used3 quotes
$56,704
$499doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,748
View 3 Quotes →

2025 Toyota 4Runner

TRD Sport PremiUsed2 quotes
$51,524
$499doc feeNo add-onsSaved $4,626
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Platinum 4dr AlNew2 quotes
$63,257
$499doc feeNo add-onsSaved $581
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

1
windshield warrantyavg $999
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Lithia Toyota of Missoula

  • Minor add-ons (~$111) 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 effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lithia Toyota of Missoula's doc fee?

Lithia Toyota of Missoula charges a typical documentation fee of $499. The MT average is $482. This is based on 9 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Lithia Toyota of Missoula add mandatory add-ons?

Lithia Toyota of Missoula adds an average of $111 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 Lithia Toyota of Missoula a good dealer?

Lithia Toyota of Missoula has a transparency score of 96.4/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 9 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 Lithia Toyota of Missoula in Missoula, MT, that has meant 9 verified OTD quotes across 3 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 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%)
93
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
89

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$499
MT avg$482
National avg$400

Pulled 9 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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