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Peter Boulware Toyota of Columbia earns a C.

Expect pushback on fees and add-ons. Shoppers who hold the line here save money.

$709
Doc fee

$185 above SC avg

62%
Dealer add-ons

On 8 of 13 recent quotes

13
Verified quotes →

Price negotiated down on 4 cars

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Location

West Columbia, SC

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The full story

Why Peter Boulware Toyota of Columbia earned this grade

Between March 2026 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

2 things

The price you see is the price you get

Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 4 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $2,470 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

2 things

Doc fee is slightly padded

$709 is $185 above the SC average of $524. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipFactor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

Quoted add-ons show up on most deals

62% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $844. 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.

13 verified OTD quotes from Peter Boulware Toyota of Columbia

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

5 vehicle transactions — 13 individual quotes

2026 Toyota Crown

NightshadeNew2 quotes
$49,650
$709doc fee—Saved $2,179
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Toyota C-HR

XSE AWDNew4 quotes
$37,500
—doc fee—Saved $3,118
View 4 Quotes →

2026 Toyota C-HR

XSENew3 quotes
$39,406
—doc fee—Saved $2,805
View 3 Quotes →

2026 Toyota Camry

4D SEDAN HYBRID LE3 quotes
$34,000
—doc fee$2,096mandatorySaved $1,780
View 3 Quotes →

2026 Toyota Camry

LE
$30,379
$709doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
accessoriesavg $1,140
7 quotes
theft protectionavg $799
3 quotes
floor matsavg $199
1 quote
window tintavg $399
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Peter Boulware Toyota of Columbia

  • 8 of 13 quotes included $10,977 in add-ons (Accessories, Theft Protection, Floor Mats), not marked optional.
  • Doc fee ($709) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Dealer markup is about 3% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Peter Boulware Toyota of Columbia charge?

Based on 13 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Peter Boulware Toyota of Columbia charges a $709 documentation fee and averages $844 in dealer add-ons when present. Peter Boulware Toyota of Columbia earns Transparency Grade C (77/100).

What is the doc fee at Peter Boulware Toyota of Columbia?

Peter Boulware Toyota of Columbia charges a typical documentation fee of $709. The SC average is $524. This is based on 13 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Peter Boulware Toyota of Columbia add dealer add-ons?

Peter Boulware Toyota of Columbia adds an average of $844 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 8 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 Peter Boulware Toyota of Columbia a good dealership?

Peter Boulware Toyota of Columbia has a transparency score of 77/100, 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 Peter Boulware Toyota of Columbia?

CarEdge reviews Peter Boulware Toyota of Columbia on 13 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade C (77/100), with a typical doc fee of $709 versus an SC average of $524. Dealer add-ons appeared on 8 of 13 recent quotes.

Is Peter Boulware Toyota of Columbia a transparent Toyota dealer in West Columbia?

Peter Boulware Toyota of Columbia is about average. Peter Boulware Toyota of Columbia holds CarEdge Transparency Grade C (77/100), based on 13 verified out-the-door quotes. Compare its quotes with other Toyota dealers nearby before you buy.

How does Peter Boulware Toyota of Columbia compare to other Toyota dealers?

You can compare Peter Boulware Toyota of Columbia's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior against other Toyota dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Toyota dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Toyota Dealerships in South Carolina and Best Toyota Dealerships in the US rank Toyota 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 Peter Boulware Toyota of Columbia in West Columbia, SC, that has meant 13 verified OTD quotes across 4 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 Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to C.

Fee Transparency (30%)
82
Add-on Behavior (30%)
53
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
62

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$709
SC avg$524
National avg$404

Pulled 13 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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