Transparency Verdict
Phil Long Motor City earns a B.
Mostly honest. Stay alert.
Fair on the big stuff, but there are small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.
Moderate confidence — based on 16 verified out-the-door quotes and 4 tracked negotiations · Colorado Springs, CO
Collected Dec 27, 2025 – Apr 15, 2026 · Updated May 3, 2026
The full story
Why Phil Long Motor City earned this grade
Between December 2025 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 16 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 thingsThe 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 $2,144 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 thingsDoc fee is slightly padded
$699 is $7 above the CO average of $692. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.
TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.
Add-ons show up on most deals
56% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $2,777. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.
TipNearly all aftermarket add-ons are optional and removable. Say "please take those off the quote" and watch the OTD drop.
16 verified OTD quotes from Phil Long Motor City
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
8 vehicle transactions — 16 individual quotes
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Phil Long Motor City
- This dealer often adds $1,562 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
- Doc fee ($699) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
- Dealer markup is about 3% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phil Long Motor City's doc fee?
Phil Long Motor City charges a typical documentation fee of $699. The CO average is $692. This is based on 16 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Phil Long Motor City add mandatory add-ons?
Phil Long Motor City adds an average of $1,562 in dealer add-ons when present. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Is Phil Long Motor City a good dealer?
Phil Long Motor City has a transparency score of 83/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 16 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
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 Phil Long Motor City in Colorado Springs, CO, that has meant 16 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 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to B.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 16 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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