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Ron Carter CDJR In Alvin earns a C.

Expect pushback on fees and add-ons. Shoppers who hold the line here save money.

$225
Doc fee

$2 below TX avg

40%
Dealer add-ons

On 2 of 5 recent quotes

5
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Why Ron Carter CDJR In Alvin earned this grade

Between November 2025 and October 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 5 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

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $225, their doc fee sits at or just under the TX average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

! Where to push back

2 things

Quoted add-ons show up on many deals

40% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $719. Expect to see items like paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, or VIN etching on your quote.

TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.

Listing price and real price disagree

Quoted prices run 10.9% above the advertised listing — roughly $3,815 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.

5 verified OTD quotes from Ron Carter CDJR In Alvin

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 verified quotes

2026 Ram 1500

RHONew
$70,716
$225doc feeNo add-ons
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2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty

LariatUsed
$53,926
$225doc fee$1,795mandatory
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2021 Toyota Tacoma

Used
$25,002
$225doc fee$1,799mandatory

2025 Jeep Wrangler

SportNew
$54,310
$225doc feeNo add-ons
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2024 Subaru Forester

WildernessUsed
$32,300
$225doc feeNo add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
ron carter protection package / window tintavg $1,795
1 quote
ron carter protection packageavg $1,799
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($225) is at or below average
High dealer markup (+10.9% above listing)

Tips for Ron Carter CDJR In Alvin

  • 2 of 5 quotes included $3,594 in add-ons (Ron Carter Protection Package / Window Tint, Ron Carter Protection Package), not marked optional.
  • Dealer markup is 11% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
  • Doc fee ($225) is at or below TX average. One less thing to negotiate.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Ron Carter CDJR In Alvin charge?

Based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Ron Carter CDJR In Alvin charges a $225 documentation fee and averages $719 in dealer add-ons when present. Ron Carter CDJR In Alvin earns Transparency Grade C (70/100).

What is the doc fee at Ron Carter CDJR In Alvin?

Ron Carter CDJR In Alvin charges a typical documentation fee of $225. The TX average is $227. This is based on 5 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Ron Carter CDJR In Alvin add dealer add-ons?

Ron Carter CDJR In Alvin adds an average of $719 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 5 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 Ron Carter CDJR In Alvin a good dealership?

Ron Carter CDJR In Alvin has a transparency score of 70/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 5 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

What do reviews say about Ron Carter CDJR In Alvin?

CarEdge reviews Ron Carter CDJR In Alvin on 5 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade C (70/100), with a typical doc fee of $225 versus a TX average of $227. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 5 recent quotes.

Is Ron Carter CDJR In Alvin a transparent Ram dealer in Alvin?

Ron Carter CDJR In Alvin is about average. Ron Carter CDJR In Alvin holds CarEdge Transparency Grade C (70/100), based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes. Compare its quotes with other Ram dealers nearby before you buy.

How does Ron Carter CDJR In Alvin compare to other Ram dealers?

You can compare Ron Carter CDJR In Alvin's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior against other Ram dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Ram dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Ram Dealerships in Houston, Best Ram Dealerships in Texas and Best Ram Dealerships in the US rank Ram 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 Ron Carter CDJR In Alvin in Alvin, TX, that has meant 5 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 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 C.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
66
Price Accuracy (30%)
34
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$225
TX avg$227
National avg$404

Pulled 5 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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