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Mercedes-Benz of North Scottsdale earns an F.

Early deals showed serious fee, add-on or markup concerns. Get every number in writing.

$698
Doc fee

$114 above AZ avg

67%
Dealer add-ons

On 2 of 3 recent quotes

3
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Real out-the-door quotes

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Location

Phoenix, AZ

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The full story

Why Mercedes-Benz of North Scottsdale earned this grade

Between March 2026 and October 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.

! Where to push back

3 things

Doc fee is slightly padded

$698 is $114 above the AZ average of $584. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipFactor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

Quoted add-ons show up on most deals

67% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $1,593. Plan on seeing them on your quote.

TipAsk for an itemized quote before signing, and ask the dealer to confirm in writing which add-ons, if any, are required.

Listing price and real price disagree

Quoted prices run 31.4% above the advertised listing — roughly $10,990 extra on a $35k vehicle. That's a pattern, not a rounding error.

TipThis dealer's listing price is a marketing number, not a real one. Don't anchor to it — anchor to an out-the-door target.

✓ What they do well:Nothing stands out as a strength in this data. That's the finding.

3 verified OTD quotes from Mercedes-Benz of North Scottsdale

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 verified quotes

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC

BaseUsed
$52,026
$698doc feeNo add-ons
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2027 Mercedes GLC

BaseNew
$90,178
$698doc fee$2,390mandatory
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2025 Mercedes GLC

$157,648
$642doc fee$2,390mandatory
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Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
window tintavg $895
2 quotes
protection planavg $1,495
2 quotes

At a Glance

High add-ons averaging $1,593
High dealer markup (+31.4% above listing)

Tips for Mercedes-Benz of North Scottsdale

  • 2 of 3 quotes included $4,780 in add-ons (Window Tint, Protection Plan), not marked optional.
  • Low-rated dealer. Get everything in writing. Ask for an itemized OTD quote before visiting.
  • Dealer markup is 31% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
  • Doc fee ($698) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Mercedes-Benz of North Scottsdale charge?

Based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Mercedes-Benz of North Scottsdale charges a $698 documentation fee and averages $1,593 in dealer add-ons when present. Mercedes-Benz of North Scottsdale earns Transparency Grade F (49/100).

What is the doc fee at Mercedes-Benz of North Scottsdale?

Mercedes-Benz of North Scottsdale charges a typical documentation fee of $698. The AZ average is $585. This is based on 3 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Mercedes-Benz of North Scottsdale add dealer add-ons?

Mercedes-Benz of North Scottsdale adds an average of $1,593 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 3 recent verified quotes. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Mercedes-Benz of North Scottsdale a good dealership?

Mercedes-Benz of North Scottsdale has a transparency score of 49/100, earning a Grade F. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 3 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

What do reviews say about Mercedes-Benz of North Scottsdale?

CarEdge reviews Mercedes-Benz of North Scottsdale on 3 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade F (49/100), with a typical doc fee of $698 versus an AZ average of $584. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 3 recent quotes.

Is Mercedes-Benz of North Scottsdale a transparent Mercedes-Benz dealer in Phoenix?

Not by CarEdge's measure. Mercedes-Benz of North Scottsdale holds CarEdge Transparency Grade F (49/100), based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes. Get every number in writing and compare quotes from other Mercedes-Benz dealers nearby.

How does Mercedes-Benz of North Scottsdale compare to other Mercedes-Benz dealers?

You can compare Mercedes-Benz of North Scottsdale's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior against other Mercedes-Benz dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Mercedes-Benz dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guide Best Mercedes-Benz Dealerships in the US ranks Mercedes-Benz dealers on the same data.

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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 Mercedes-Benz of North Scottsdale in Phoenix, AZ, that has meant 3 verified OTD quotes 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 F.

Fee Transparency (30%)
89
Add-on Behavior (30%)
40
Price Accuracy (30%)
0
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$698
AZ avg$584
National avg$404

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

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