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Paramount Auto Sales earns a D.
Early deals raised concerns on fees, add-ons or markup. Get every number in writing.
- $800
- Doc fee
- 100%
- Dealer add-ons
$212 above AZ avg
On 3 of 3 recent quotes
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Why Paramount Auto Sales earned this grade
Between August 2026 and October 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.
! Where to push back
3 thingsDoc fee is significantly inflated
$800 is $212 above the AZ average of $588. 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.
Quoted add-ons show up on most deals
100% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $550. Plan on seeing them on your quote.
TipAsk for an itemized quote before signing, and ask the dealer to confirm in writing which add-ons, if any, are required.
Listing price and real price disagree
Quoted prices run 8.1% above the advertised listing — roughly $2,835 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.
3 verified OTD quotes from Paramount Auto Sales
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
2 vehicle transactions — 3 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Paramount Auto Sales
- 3 of 3 quotes included $1,650 in add-ons (Window Tint, Protection Plan), not marked optional.
- Dealer markup is 8% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
- Doc fee ($800) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
- Limited data (3 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Paramount Auto Sales charge?
Based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Paramount Auto Sales charges a $800 documentation fee and averages $550 in dealer add-ons when present. Paramount Auto Sales earns Transparency Grade D (60/100).
What is the doc fee at Paramount Auto Sales?
Paramount Auto Sales charges a typical documentation fee of $800. The AZ average is $588. This is based on 3 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Paramount Auto Sales add dealer add-ons?
Paramount Auto Sales adds an average of $550 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 3 of 3 recent verified quotes. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Is Paramount Auto Sales a good dealership?
Paramount Auto Sales has a transparency score of 60/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 3 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.
What do reviews say about Paramount Auto Sales?
CarEdge reviews Paramount Auto Sales on 3 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade D (60/100), with a typical doc fee of $800 versus an AZ average of $588. Dealer add-ons appeared on 3 of 3 recent quotes.
Is Paramount Auto Sales a transparent Ram dealer in Tucson?
Not by CarEdge's measure. Paramount Auto Sales holds CarEdge Transparency Grade D (60/100), based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes. Get every number in writing and compare quotes from other Ram dealers nearby.
How does Paramount Auto Sales compare to other Ram dealers?
You can compare Paramount Auto Sales's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior against other Ram dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Ram dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Ram Dealerships in Arizona and Best Ram Dealerships in the US rank Ram dealers on the same data.
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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 Paramount Auto Sales in Tucson, AZ, 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 D.
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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