C
70–79 · Average

Transparency Verdict

Northwest Autohub earns a C.

Negotiate. Hard.

Average transparency — expect pushback on fees and add-ons. Shoppers who hold the line here consistently save money.

Limited confidence — based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Mount Vernon, WA
Collected Mar 24, 2026Mar 24, 2026 · Updated Apr 28, 2026

Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.

Location

Mount Vernon, WA

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The full story

Why Northwest Autohub earned this grade

Between March 2026 and March 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 2 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

1 thing

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $200, their doc fee sits at or just under the WA average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

! Where to push back

1 thing

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 4.4% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,540 in extra fees or markup.

TipGet an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Compare it to the listing — if there's a gap, ask them to account for every line.

2 verified OTD quotes from Northwest Autohub

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

1 vehicle transaction2 individual quotes

2024 Ford Super Duty F-350 SRW

Crew Cab Pickup2 quotes
$82,277
$200doc fee$699add-onsSaved $1,416
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Most Common Add-ons

1
vin etchavg $699
2 quotes
2
paint protectionavg $1,649
2 quotes

At a Glance

Doc fee ($200) is at or below average
High add-ons averaging $2,348

Tips for Northwest Autohub

  • This dealer often adds $2,348 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Doc fee ($200) 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 (2 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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 Northwest Autohub's doc fee?

Northwest Autohub charges a typical documentation fee of $200. The WA average is $499. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Northwest Autohub add mandatory add-ons?

Northwest Autohub adds an average of $2,348 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 Northwest Autohub a good dealer?

Northwest Autohub has a transparency score of 72.6/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 2 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

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 Northwest Autohub in Mount Vernon, WA, that has meant 2 verified OTD quotes across 1 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 C.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
20
Price Accuracy (30%)
89
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$200
WA avg$211
National avg$400

Pulled 2 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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