Transparency Verdict
O'Daniel Motor Sales Inc earns an A.
Promising early read.
The verified deals we have so far look reasonable on fees and pricing. We'll firm up the verdict as more data comes in.
Developing confidence — based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Fort Wayne, IN
Collected Sep 15, 2026 – Sep 15, 2026 · Updated Sep 30, 2026
One of the dealers buyers can trust.
O'Daniel Motor Sales Inc qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 91/100 from 3 verified out-the-door quotes.
The full story
Why O'Daniel Motor Sales Inc earned this grade
Between September 2026 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 3 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 thingAdvertised pricing is largely honest
On average, the quoted price is only 1.3% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.
! Where to push back
2 thingsDoc fee exceeds the state cap
Their typical doc fee of $261 is above IN's legal cap of $251.05. This is a red flag — every dealer in the state must stay at or below this number.
TipTell them you expect the doc fee at $251.05 or lower. It's not optional; it's the law.
Mandatory add-ons show up on most deals
33% of quotes include add-ons presented as non-negotiable. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $626. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.
TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.
3 verified OTD quotes from O'Daniel Motor Sales Inc
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 transaction — 3 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for O'Daniel Motor Sales Inc
- Expect ~$626 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
- Dealer markup is only +1% 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does O'Daniel Motor Sales Inc charge?
Based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, O'Daniel Motor Sales Inc charges a $261 documentation fee and averages $626 in dealer add-ons when present. O'Daniel Motor Sales Inc earns Transparency Grade A (91/100).
What is O'Daniel Motor Sales Inc's doc fee?
O'Daniel Motor Sales Inc charges a typical documentation fee of $261. The IN average is $256. This is based on 3 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does O'Daniel Motor Sales Inc add mandatory add-ons?
O'Daniel Motor Sales Inc adds an average of $626 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 O'Daniel Motor Sales Inc a good dealer?
O'Daniel Motor Sales Inc has a transparency score of 91/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 3 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
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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 O'Daniel Motor Sales Inc in Fort Wayne, IN, that has meant 3 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 stick you with mandatory add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent — the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer discloses as optional don't count against them.
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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 3 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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