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Northtown

Amherst, NY·15 verified quotes*

Sep 22, 2025Apr 2, 2026· Score updated Apr 7, 2026

B
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 86.2/100
Add-on Rate
53%of quotes

Avg $328 when present

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Northtown Review

Based on 15 verified OTD quotes from Sep 2025 to Apr 2026, Northtown earns a Grade B (86.2/100). Their typical doc fee of $250 is close to the NY average ($185). When present, add-ons average $148, which is relatively low. Buyers who negotiated saved an average of $3,352.

Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
94
Add-on Behavior (30%)
76
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
53
  • Doc fee ($250) is slightly above NY average ($231)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $328 when present
  • Price accuracy is excellent — quotes closely match advertised prices

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$250
NY avg$231
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

8 vehicle transactions15 individual quotes

2024 Nissan Titan

Crew Cab PickupUsed2 quotes
$48,665
$250doc feeNo add-ons
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2024 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid

4 quotes
$38,000
$250doc fee$60add-onsSaved $3,352
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2026 Honda Pilot

$51,999
$345doc fee$60add-ons
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2025 Subaru Forester

New2 quotes
$45,543
$175doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Toyota Prius

HatchbackNew3 quotes
$31,826
$175doc feeNo add-ons
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2021 Lexus RX

RX 350Used
$38,610
doc fee$250add-ons
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2025 Land Rover Range Rover

SENew
$149,278
$175doc fee$1,898add-ons
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2021 Lexus RX

$40,771
$250doc feeNo add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
nitrogenavg $60
4 quotes
2
tire nitrogenavg $60
1 quote
3
proc/doc feesavg $175
1 quote
4
dealer's option fee for processing application for registration/titleavg $175
1 quote
5
full tank of gasavg $75
1 quote
6
luxury protectionavg $1,898
1 quote

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northtown's doc fee?

Northtown charges a typical documentation fee of $250. The NY average is $185. This is based on 15 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Northtown add mandatory add-ons?

Northtown adds an average of $148 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 Northtown a good dealer?

Northtown has a transparency score of 86.2/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 15 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
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Tips for Northtown

  • Minor add-ons (~$148) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Doc fee ($250) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is about 2% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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