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Modern Automotive

Winston-Salem, NC·7 verified quotes*

Nov 7, 2025Jan 7, 2026· Score updated Apr 7, 2026

B
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 80/100
Add-on Rate
71%of quotes

Avg $2,154 when present

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Price vs. Days on Lot

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1 negotiable
0d125d250d375d500d$25k$54k$83k$112k$142kDays on Lot
New
Used
Negotiable

Days on Market

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

Fresh stock
Normal
Aging
Negotiate

Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
70
Add-on Behavior (30%)
73
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
71
  • Doc fee ($799) is at or below NC average ($800)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $2,154 when present
  • Price accuracy is excellent — quotes closely match advertised prices

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$799
NC avg$800
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

3 vehicle transactions7 individual quotes

2024 Chevrolet Colorado

LTUsed2 quotes
$38,028
$799doc feeNo add-onsSaved $2,046
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2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Custom 4x4 Crew Cab 5.75 ft. boxNew2 quotes
$47,389
$799doc fee$3,999add-ons
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2023 Toyota RAV4

XLE (A8) 4dr Front-Wheel DriveUsed3 quotes
$26,157
doc fee$924add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
dealer service feeavg $799
3 quotes
2
non tax feesavg $125
3 quotes
3
modern accessory packageavg $3,999
2 quotes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Modern Automotive's doc fee?

Modern Automotive charges a typical documentation fee of $799. The NC average is $499. This is based on 7 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Modern Automotive add mandatory add-ons?

Modern Automotive adds an average of $1,143 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 Modern Automotive a good dealer?

Modern Automotive has a transparency score of 80/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 7 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
Doc fee ($799) is well above average ($499)
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Tips for Modern Automotive

  • Doc fee is $399 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • This dealer often adds $1,143 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Dealer markup is about 1% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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