B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Nashville Toyota North earns a B.

Mostly honest. Stay alert.

Fair on the big stuff, but there are small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.

Moderate confidence — based on 11 verified out-the-door quotes and 3 tracked negotiations · Richmond, KY
Collected Sep 15, 2025Feb 9, 2026 · Updated Apr 30, 2026

Location

Richmond, KY

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The full story

Why Nashville Toyota North earned this grade

Between September 2025 and February 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 11 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

2 things

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."

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 3 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $3,520 from first quote to final. That tells you their opening number has room.

TipNever take the first quote. Their floor is lower than what they offer on day one.

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is slightly padded

$800 is $175 above the KY average of $625. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

Add-ons show up on most deals

45% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $1,356. 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.

11 verified OTD quotes from Nashville Toyota North

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

4 vehicle transactions11 individual quotes

2026 Toyota Land Cruiser

New2 quotes
$68,070
doc fee$2,255add-onsSaved $7,477
View 2 Quotes →

2021 Toyota RAV4

XLE (A8) 4dr Front-wheel DriveUsed4 quotes
$28,316
$800doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,602
View 4 Quotes →

2023 Toyota 4Runner

SR5 Premium (A5) 4dr 4x28646Used3 quotes
$38,500
$800doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,482
View 3 Quotes →

2016 Toyota 4Runner

SR5 4dr 4x4Used2 quotes
$28,226
$800doc feeNo add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

1
paint protectionavg $1,495
3 quotes
2
cargo accessoriesavg $140
1 quote
3
wheel locksavg $20
1 quote
4
performance cat-back exhaustavg $1,395
1 quote
5
predator drop stepsavg $700
1 quote
6
taxable feesavg $39
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Nashville Toyota North

  • Doc fee is $301 above TN average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Expect ~$616 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • 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 is Nashville Toyota North's doc fee?

Nashville Toyota North charges a typical documentation fee of $800. The KY average is $625. This is based on 11 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Nashville Toyota North add mandatory add-ons?

Nashville Toyota North adds an average of $616 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 Nashville Toyota North a good dealer?

Nashville Toyota North has a transparency score of 82.7/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 11 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 Nashville Toyota North in Richmond, KY, that has meant 11 verified OTD quotes across 3 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%)
83
Add-on Behavior (30%)
63
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
91

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$800
KY avg$625
National avg$400

Pulled 11 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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