Parkline Motors earns a C.
Expect pushback on fees and add-ons. Shoppers who hold the line here save money.
- $695
- Doc fee
- 54%
- Dealer add-ons
$255 above UT avg
On 7 of 13 recent quotes
Moderate confidenceSouth Salt Lake, UTUpdated How we score dealers
The full story
Why Parkline Motors earned this grade
Between October 2025 and October 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 13 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 thingShoppers who negotiated saved real money
Across 3 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $2,642 from first quote to final. That tells you their opening number has room.
TipNever take the first quote. Their floor is lower than what they offer on day one.
! Where to push back
3 thingsDoc fee is significantly inflated
$695 is $255 above the UT average of $440. 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 many deals
54% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $628. Expect to see items like paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, or VIN etching on your quote.
TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.
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.
13 verified OTD quotes from Parkline Motors
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
10 vehicle transactions — 13 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Parkline Motors
- 7 of 13 quotes included $8,164 in add-ons (Accessories, Service Contract, AUTTO PURE), not marked optional.
- Doc fee ($695) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
- Dealer markup is only +4% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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On the lot right now
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Current Inventory
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Median Price
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Median Days Listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Parkline Motors charge?
Based on 13 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Parkline Motors charges a $695 documentation fee and averages $628 in dealer add-ons when present. Parkline Motors earns Transparency Grade C (75/100).
What is the doc fee at Parkline Motors?
Parkline Motors charges a typical documentation fee of $695. The UT average is $440. This is based on 13 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Parkline Motors add dealer add-ons?
Parkline Motors adds an average of $628 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 7 of 13 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 Parkline Motors a good dealership?
Parkline Motors has a transparency score of 75/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 13 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.
What do reviews say about Parkline Motors?
CarEdge reviews Parkline Motors on 13 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade C (75/100), with a typical doc fee of $695 versus a UT average of $440. Dealer add-ons appeared on 7 of 13 recent quotes.
Is Parkline Motors a transparent car dealer in South Salt Lake?
Parkline Motors is about average. Parkline Motors holds CarEdge Transparency Grade C (75/100), based on 13 verified out-the-door quotes. Compare its quotes with other car dealers nearby before you buy.
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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 Parkline Motors in South Salt Lake, UT, that has meant 13 verified OTD quotes across 3 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 C.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 13 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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