C
70–79 · Average

Transparency Verdict

Sag Auto Sales earns a C.

Negotiate. Hard.

Average transparency — expect pushback on fees and add-ons. Shoppers who hold the line here consistently save money.

Developing confidence — based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Surprise, AZ
Collected Jun 18, 2026Aug 23, 2026 · Updated Sep 4, 2026

Location

Surprise, AZ

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The full story

Why Sag Auto Sales earned this grade

Between June 2026 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 6 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 $599, their doc fee is within $32 of the AZ average of $567. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

! Where to push back

2 things

Add-ons are baked into almost every deal

100% of quotes include add-ons the buyer couldn't remove, averaging $1,335. This is their business model — inflate the OTD, then hope you don't line-item it.

TipDemand an itemized quote before signing anything, and ask them to justify every "required" charge in writing.

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 4.6% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,610 in extra fees or markup.

TipGet an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Compare it to the listing — if there's a gap, ask them to account for every line.

6 verified OTD quotes from Sag Auto Sales

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

3 vehicle transactions6 individual quotes

2024 Toyota RAV4

XSEUsed3 quotes
$27,062
$599doc feeSaved $1,795
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2022 Mazda CX-5

S Premium packageUsed2 quotes
$27,293
$599doc fee$1,669mandatory
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

CustomNew
$77,309
$600doc fee$289mandatory
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
supreme protectionavg $1,169
6 quotes
window tintavg $995
1 quote

Tips for Sag Auto Sales

  • This dealer often adds $1,335 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Doc fee ($599) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Dealer markup is only +5% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Sag Auto Sales charge?

Based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Sag Auto Sales charges a $599 documentation fee and averages $1,335 in dealer add-ons when present. Sag Auto Sales earns Transparency Grade C (74/100).

What is Sag Auto Sales's doc fee?

Sag Auto Sales charges a typical documentation fee of $599. The AZ average is $567. This is based on 6 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Sag Auto Sales add mandatory add-ons?

Sag Auto Sales adds an average of $1,335 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 Sag Auto Sales a good dealer?

Sag Auto Sales has a transparency score of 74/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 6 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

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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 Sag Auto Sales in Surprise, AZ, that has meant 6 verified OTD quotes across 1 negotiated deals 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%)
97
Add-on Behavior (30%)
30
Price Accuracy (30%)
87
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$599
AZ avg$567
National avg$404

Pulled 6 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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