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Northside Imports

Birmingham, AL·3 verified quotes*

Oct 10, 2025Jan 22, 2026· Score updated Apr 7, 2026

C
75.6/100
Add-on Rate
100%of quotes

Avg $1,097 when present

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Price vs. Days on Lot

Vehicles in the upper-right are expensive and slow to sell — best negotiation opportunities.

0d35d69d104d138d$4k$9k$15k$21k$27kDays 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%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
30
Price Accuracy (30%)
89
Data Quality (10%)
100
  • Doc fee ($225) is at or below AL average ($778)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $1,097 when present
  • Fees average 4.4% above listing (~$1,540 on a $35k vehicle) — typical

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$225
AL avg$778
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

3 verified quotes

2023 Chevrolet Suburban Commercial

Commercial VX6248Used
$44,095
$225doc fee$1,097add-ons
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2018 Chevrolet Tahoe

Premier
$31,758
$225doc fee$1,097add-ons
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2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

SEL Convenience
$33,954
$225doc fee$1,097add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
nitro fillavg $199
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2
portfolio theftavg $499
3 quotes
3
elo svr 1yr w/carrxavg $399
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4
svr 1yr w/carrxavg $399
1 quote

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northside Imports's doc fee?

Northside Imports charges a typical documentation fee of $225. The AL average is $499. This is based on 3 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Northside Imports add mandatory add-ons?

Northside Imports adds an average of $1,097 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 Northside Imports a good dealer?

Northside Imports has a transparency score of 75.6/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 3 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

At a Glance

Doc fee ($225) is at or below average
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Tips for Northside Imports

  • This dealer often adds $1,097 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Doc fee ($225) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +4% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • Limited data (3 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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