B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Markley Motors Fort Collins 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.

Limited confidence — based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Fort Collins, CO
Collected Jun 22, 2026 – Jun 22, 2026 · Updated Oct 20, 2026

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

Location

Fort Collins, CO

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The full story

Why Markley Motors Fort Collins earned this grade

Between June 2026 and June 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 2 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 $599, their doc fee sits at or just under the CO average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

! Where to push back

1 thing

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 4.8% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,680 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.

2 verified OTD quotes from Markley Motors Fort Collins

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

1 vehicle transaction — 2 individual quotes

2026 Honda HR-V

-New2 quotes
$32,776
$599doc fee—Saved $1,801
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Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
rocky mountain protectionavg $799
1 quote
protection planavg $869
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($599) is at or below average

Tips for Markley Motors Fort Collins

  • 1 of 2 quotes included $1,668 in add-ons (ROCKY MOUNTAIN PROTECTION, Protection Plan), not marked optional.
  • Doc fee ($599) is at or below CO average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +5% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • Limited data (2 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Markley Motors Fort Collins charge?

Based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Markley Motors Fort Collins charges a $599 documentation fee and averages $834 in dealer add-ons when present. Markley Motors Fort Collins earns Transparency Grade B, based on limited data (2 verified quotes).

What is Markley Motors Fort Collins's doc fee?

Markley Motors Fort Collins charges a typical documentation fee of $599. The CO average is $626. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Markley Motors Fort Collins add mandatory add-ons?

Markley Motors Fort Collins adds an average of $834 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 Markley Motors Fort Collins a good dealer?

Markley Motors Fort Collins earns a Grade B, based on limited data (2 verified quotes). The grade reflects their doc fees, add-on behavior, and dealer markup, and an exact score appears once Markley Motors Fort Collins has 3 verified 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 Markley Motors Fort Collins in Fort Collins, CO, that has meant 2 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 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
60
Price Accuracy (30%)
85
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$599
CO avg$626
National avg$404

Pulled 2 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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