A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Lost Pines Toyota 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 6 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · Bastrop, TX
Collected Dec 26, 2025 – Sep 9, 2026 · Updated Sep 24, 2026

Location

Bastrop, TX

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CarEdge Certified — Lost Pines Toyota, Grade A, score 94 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Lost Pines Toyota qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 94/100 from 6 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Lost Pines Toyota earned this grade

Between December 2025 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 6 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

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $225, their doc fee sits at or just under the TX average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Mandatory add-ons are the exception

Only 17% of quotes include add-ons you can't decline. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $141. Most shoppers here never see one.

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."

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

6 verified OTD quotes from Lost Pines Toyota

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

3 vehicle transactions — 6 individual quotes

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Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
floor matsavg $374
1 quote
cargo accessoriesavg $71
1 quote
protection planavg $399
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($225) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Lost Pines Toyota

  • Minor add-ons (~$141) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($225) is at or below TX average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is about 2% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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 Lost Pines Toyota charge?

Based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Lost Pines Toyota charges a $225 documentation fee and averages $141 in dealer add-ons when present. Lost Pines Toyota earns Transparency Grade A (94/100).

What is Lost Pines Toyota's doc fee?

Lost Pines Toyota charges a typical documentation fee of $225. The TX average is $241. This is based on 6 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Lost Pines Toyota add mandatory add-ons?

Lost Pines Toyota adds an average of $141 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 Lost Pines Toyota a good dealer?

Lost Pines Toyota has a transparency score of 94/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 6 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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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 Lost Pines Toyota in Bastrop, TX, that has meant 6 verified OTD quotes across 2 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 A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
90
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
67

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$225
TX avg$241
National avg$404

Pulled 6 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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