F
Below 60 · Failing

Transparency Verdict

Onyx Automotive earns an F.

Early caution — limited data.

On the small number of verified deals we have so far, we observed significant fee, add-on, or markup concerns. This is an early read and the picture may shift as we collect more — get every number in writing.

Limited confidence — based on 1 verified out-the-door quote · Omaha, NE
Collected May 12, 2026May 12, 2026 · Updated May 21, 2026

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

Location

Omaha, NE

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The full story

Why Onyx Automotive earned this grade

Between May 2026 and May 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 1 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.

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$949 is $596 above the NE average of $353. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.

TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.

Listing price and real price disagree

Quoted prices run 35.6% above the advertised listing — roughly $12,460 extra on a $35k vehicle. That's a pattern, not a rounding error.

TipThis dealer's listing price is a marketing number, not a real one. Don't anchor to it — anchor to an out-the-door target.

What they do well:Nothing stands out as a strength in this data. That's the finding.

1 verified OTD quote from Onyx Automotive

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 verified quote

2021 BMW 5 Series

540iUsed
$44,849
$949doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected
Doc fee ($949) is well above average ($353)
High dealer markup (+35.6% above listing)

Tips for Onyx Automotive

  • Doc fee is $549 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Low-rated dealer. Get everything in writing. Ask for an itemized OTD quote before visiting.
  • Dealer markup is 36% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Onyx Automotive's doc fee?

Onyx Automotive charges a typical documentation fee of $949. The NE average is $353. This is based on 1 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Onyx Automotive add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Onyx Automotive does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Onyx Automotive a good dealer?

Onyx Automotive has a transparency score of 52.1/100, earning a Grade F. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 1 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

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 Onyx Automotive in Omaha, NE, that has meant 1 verified OTD quotes 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 F.

Fee Transparency (30%)
40
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
0
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$949
NE avg$353
National avg$400

Pulled 1 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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