D
60–69 · Below average

Transparency Verdict

Randy Marion earns a D.

Early caution.

On the small number of verified deals we have so far, we observed concerns on fees, add-ons, or markup. The picture may shift as we collect more data — get every number in writing.

Limited confidence — based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes · VA
Collected Aug 30, 2025Feb 27, 2026 · Updated May 4, 2026

Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.

The full story

Why Randy Marion earned this grade

Between August 2025 and February 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 2 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

2 things

Doc fee is slightly padded

$999 is $114 above the VA average of $885. 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.

Listing price and real price disagree

Quoted prices run 9.1% above the advertised listing — roughly $3,185 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.

What they do well:Nothing stands out as a strength in this data. That's the finding.

2 verified OTD quotes from Randy Marion

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 verified quotes

2025 Buick ENCLAVE

New
$36,636
$999doc fee$990add-ons
View Quote →

2023 Mazda Mazda3

2.5 S Select Package (A6) 4dr FrontUsed
$21,325
$999doc fee$990add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

1
paint protectionavg $990
2 quotes

At a Glance

High dealer markup (+9.1% above listing)

Tips for Randy Marion

  • Doc fee is $599 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Expect ~$990 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Dealer markup is 9% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
  • Limited data (2 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Randy Marion's doc fee?

Randy Marion charges a typical documentation fee of $999. The VA average is $885. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Randy Marion add mandatory add-ons?

Randy Marion adds an average of $990 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 Randy Marion a good dealer?

Randy Marion has a transparency score of 60.2/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 2 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

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 Randy Marion in VA, that has meant 2 verified OTD quotes 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 Score

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

Fee Transparency (30%)
89
Add-on Behavior (30%)
30
Price Accuracy (30%)
49
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$999
VA avg$885
National avg$400

Pulled 2 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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