Transparency Verdict
Rickenbaugh Cadillac 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.
Strong confidence — based on 21 verified out-the-door quotes · Denver, CO
Collected Oct 27, 2025 – Apr 22, 2026 · Updated May 2, 2026
The full story
Why Rickenbaugh Cadillac earned this grade
Between October 2025 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 21 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
3 thingsDoc fee is genuinely reasonable
$0 is $696 below the CO average of $696. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.
Add-ons are the exception, not the rule
Only 24% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $3,240 when present. Most shoppers here never see them.
Advertised pricing is largely honest
On average, the quoted price is only 0.4% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.
21 verified OTD quotes from Rickenbaugh Cadillac
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
10 vehicle transactions — 21 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Rickenbaugh Cadillac
- Expect ~$771 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
- Doc fee ($0) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
- Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
- 21 quotes analyzed. This score is based on solid data.
On the lot right now
Separate from the grade above — this is what's currently listed. Useful for spotting aging stock with room to negotiate.
Current Inventory
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Median Price
182
Median Days Listed
1
Added This Week
Days on Market
How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rickenbaugh Cadillac's doc fee?
Rickenbaugh Cadillac charges a typical documentation fee of $0. The CO average is $696. This is based on 21 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Rickenbaugh Cadillac add mandatory add-ons?
Rickenbaugh Cadillac adds an average of $771 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 Rickenbaugh Cadillac a good dealer?
Rickenbaugh Cadillac has a transparency score of 82.7/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 21 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 Rickenbaugh Cadillac in Denver, CO, that has meant 21 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to B.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 21 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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