B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Mansfield Motors earns a B.

Early read: mostly fair.

Based on a small number of verified deals so far, fees and pricing look fair. Read the out-the-door carefully and we'll update as we gather more.

Developing confidence — based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Mansfield, PA
Collected Jan 7, 2026Mar 10, 2026 · Updated May 3, 2026

Location

Mansfield, PA

The full story

Why Mansfield Motors earned this grade

Between January 2026 and March 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 3 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

1 thing

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $389, their doc fee sits at or just under the PA average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

! Where to push back

2 things

Add-ons show up on most deals

33% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $4,500. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.

TipNearly all aftermarket add-ons are optional and removable. Say "please take those off the quote" and watch the OTD drop.

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 5.0% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,750 in extra fees or markup.

TipGet an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Compare it to the listing — if there's a gap, ask them to account for every line.

3 verified OTD quotes from Mansfield Motors

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

2 vehicle transactions3 individual quotes

2017 Hyundai Elantra

Value EditionUsed2 quotes
$8,535
$389doc feeNo add-onsSaved $82
View 2 Quotes →

2017 Toyota Toyota Tacoma SR5 Access Cab 4x4

SR5 AccessUsed
$18,889
$389doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

1
protection planavg $4,500
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($389) is at or below average

Tips for Mansfield Motors

  • This dealer often adds $1,500 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Doc fee ($389) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +5% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • Limited data (3 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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.

Days on Market

How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.

< 30 days
19 (61%)
30–90 days
12 (39%)
90–180 days
0 (0%)
180+ days
0 (0%)
Fresh stock
Normal
Aging
Negotiate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mansfield Motors's doc fee?

Mansfield Motors charges a typical documentation fee of $389. The PA average is $474. This is based on 3 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Mansfield Motors add mandatory add-ons?

Mansfield Motors adds an average of $1,500 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 Mansfield Motors a good dealer?

Mansfield Motors has a transparency score of 85.9/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 3 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 Mansfield Motors in Mansfield, PA, that has meant 3 verified OTD quotes across 1 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
70
Price Accuracy (30%)
83
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$389
PA avg$474
National avg$400

Pulled 3 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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