F
Below 60 · Failing

Transparency Verdict

Route 58 Motor Co. earns an F.

Early caution — limited data.

On the small number of verified deals we have so far, we observed significant fee, add-on, or markup concerns. This is an early read and the picture may shift as we collect more — get every number in writing.

Limited confidence — based on 1 verified out-the-door quote · Zumbrota, MN
Collected Aug 5, 2026Aug 5, 2026 · Updated Aug 23, 2026

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

Location

Zumbrota, MN

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The full story

Why Route 58 Motor Co. earned this grade

Between August 2026 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 1 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 genuinely reasonable

$50 is $278 below the MN average of $328. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Listing price and real price disagree

Quoted prices run 48.1% above the advertised listing — roughly $16,835 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.

1 verified OTD quote from Route 58 Motor Co.

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

1 verified quote

2022 Honda CR-V

EX-LUsed
$45,237
$50doc fee$1,567mandatory
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
vehicle etchureavg $20
1 quote
motor vehicle sales taxavg $1,547
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($50) is at or below average
High add-ons averaging $1,567
High dealer markup (+48.1% above listing)

Tips for Route 58 Motor Co.

  • This dealer often adds $1,567 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Low-rated dealer. Get everything in writing. Ask for an itemized OTD quote before visiting.
  • Dealer markup is 48% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
  • Doc fee ($50) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
Live inventory

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.

Days on Market

How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.

< 30 days
4 (67%)
30–90 days
2 (33%)
90–180 days
0 (0%)
180+ days
0 (0%)
Fresh stock
Normal
Aging
Negotiate

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Route 58 Motor Co. charge?

Based on 1 verified out-the-door quote collected by CarEdge, Route 58 Motor Co. charges a $50 documentation fee and averages $1,567 in dealer add-ons when present. Route 58 Motor Co. earns Transparency Grade F (46/100).

What is Route 58 Motor Co.'s doc fee?

Route 58 Motor Co. charges a typical documentation fee of $50. The MN average is $328. This is based on 1 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Route 58 Motor Co. add mandatory add-ons?

Route 58 Motor Co. adds an average of $1,567 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 Route 58 Motor Co. a good dealer?

Route 58 Motor Co. has a transparency score of 46/100, earning a Grade F. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 1 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

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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 Route 58 Motor Co. in Zumbrota, MN, that has meant 1 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 F.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
20
Price Accuracy (30%)
0
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$50
MN avg$328
National avg$404

Pulled 1 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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