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Ray Catena of Freehold earns an A.
Early deals look fair on fees and add-ons. CarEdge will firm this up as more data comes in.
- $749
- Total dealer fees
- Zero
- Quoted add-ons
$50 below NJ median
In 3 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote Dec 2025)Freehold, NJUpdated How we score dealersPart of Ray Catena Motor Car Corp.
The full story
Why Ray Catena of Freehold earned this grade
Ray Catena Of Freehold is graded A; CarEdge reviewed 3 verified quotes from December 2025 (December 19–20). This is a small sample. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees were clearly itemized All 3 quotes showed fully itemized dealer fees, averaging $749. That is below the $799 Median state fee in NJ, the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample.
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3 verified OTD quotes from Ray Catena of Freehold
Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.
Recent Quotes
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All 3 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
Over a year old · shown for reference, not counted in the grade
At a Glance
Tips for Ray Catena of Freehold
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
- Total dealer fees are at or below the state median. One less thing to negotiate.
- This dealer typically doesn't add quoted add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Limited data (3 quotes from the past year). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Median Price
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Median Days Listed
24
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Ray Catena of Freehold charge?
Based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Ray Catena of Freehold charges $749 in dealer fees. Ray Catena of Freehold earns Transparency Grade A (100/100).
Does Ray Catena of Freehold add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from Ray Catena of Freehold typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. None of its 3 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Ray Catena of Freehold a good dealership?
Ray Catena of Freehold has a transparency score of 100/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 3 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Ray Catena of Freehold?
CarEdge reviews Ray Catena of Freehold on 3 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (100/100), with dealer fees of $749 versus an NJ median of $799. None of its 3 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Ray Catena of Freehold a transparent Mercedes-Benz dealer in Freehold?
Yes. Ray Catena of Freehold holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (100/100), based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.
How does Ray Catena of Freehold compare to other Mercedes-Benz dealers?
You can compare Ray Catena of Freehold's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other Mercedes-Benz dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Mercedes-Benz dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guide Best Mercedes-Benz Dealerships in the US ranks Mercedes-Benz 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 Ray Catena of Freehold in Freehold, NJ, that has meant 3 verified OTD quotes from the past year logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual dealer fees, the actual add-ons, and the final price against the advertised price — not a salesperson's promise.
Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.
Fee Transparency
30%Are the dealer's fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.
Add-on Behavior
30%How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don't count against them.
Price Accuracy
30%Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.
Data Quality
10%Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.
The four numbers behind the grade
Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
Total Dealer Fees Comparison
Graded on 3 quotes from the past year (3 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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