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Peterson Toyota earns a D.

High fees or frequent add-ons are common here. Get every number in writing first.

$599
Doc fee

$201 above ID avg

29%
Dealer add-ons

On 2 of 7 recent quotes

7
Verified quotes →

Price negotiated down on 2 cars

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Location

Boise, ID

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The full story

Why Peterson Toyota earned this grade

Between November 2025 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 7 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 thing

Quoted add-ons are the exception

Only 29% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $148. Most shoppers here never see one.

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$599 is $201 above the ID average of $398. 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 14.7% above the advertised listing — roughly $5,145 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.

7 verified OTD quotes from Peterson Toyota

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 — 7 individual quotes

2027 Toyota Prius

LENew2 quotes
$32,591
$599doc feeNo add-onsSaved $549
View 2 Quotes →

2023 Toyota Tacoma

TRD SportUsed
$43,575
$599doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Toyota RAV4

XSENew
$47,131
$499doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Toyota RAV4

xse 4dr all-wheNew2 quotes
$47,131
$499doc fee—Saved $697
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Toyota Tundra

Limited 4x4 CrewMax 5.5 ft. box 145.7 inNew
$122,178
$499doc fee$518mandatory
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
theft protectionavg $299
2 quotes
accessoriesavg $219
1 quote
edge door and guardavg $219
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($599) is well above average ($398)
High dealer markup (+14.7% above listing)

Tips for Peterson Toyota

  • 2 of 7 quotes included $1,036 in add-ons (Theft Protection, Accessories, Edge Door and Guard), not marked optional.
  • Dealer markup is 15% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
  • Doc fee ($599) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Peterson Toyota charge?

Based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Peterson Toyota charges a $599 documentation fee and averages $148 in dealer add-ons when present. Peterson Toyota earns Transparency Grade D (60/100).

What is the doc fee at Peterson Toyota?

Peterson Toyota charges a typical documentation fee of $599. The ID average is $398. This is based on 7 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Peterson Toyota add dealer add-ons?

Peterson Toyota adds an average of $148 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 7 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 Peterson Toyota a good dealership?

Peterson Toyota 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 7 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

What do reviews say about Peterson Toyota?

CarEdge reviews Peterson Toyota on 7 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade D (60/100), with a typical doc fee of $599 versus an ID average of $398. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 7 recent quotes.

Is Peterson Toyota a transparent Toyota dealer in Boise?

Not by CarEdge's measure. Peterson Toyota holds CarEdge Transparency Grade D (60/100), based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes. Get every number in writing and compare quotes from other Toyota dealers nearby.

How does Peterson Toyota compare to other Toyota dealers?

You can compare Peterson Toyota'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 Idaho 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 Peterson Toyota in Boise, ID, that has meant 7 verified OTD quotes across 2 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 D.

Fee Transparency (30%)
80
Add-on Behavior (30%)
83
Price Accuracy (30%)
3
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$599
ID avg$398
National avg$404

Pulled 7 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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