F
Below 60 · Failing

Transparency Verdict

Scott Durant Goldsboro 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.

Developing confidence — based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes
Collected Dec 9, 2025Dec 24, 2025 · Updated May 21, 2026

The full story

Why Scott Durant Goldsboro earned this grade

Between December 2025 and December 2025, CarEdge negotiated or logged 4 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.

! Where to push back

3 things

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$899 is $499 above the national average of $400. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.

TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.

Add-ons are baked into almost every deal

100% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $1,295. This is their business model — inflate the OTD, then hope you don't line-item it.

TipDemand an itemized quote before signing anything. Every add-on is optional — refuse them unless you actually want them.

Listing price and real price disagree

Quoted prices run 10.3% above the advertised listing — roughly $3,605 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.

What they do well:Nothing stands out as a strength in this data. That's the finding.

4 verified OTD quotes from Scott Durant Goldsboro

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 vehicle transaction4 individual quotes

2020 Hyundai Palisade

Used4 quotes
$19,937
$899doc fee$1,295add-ons
View 4 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

1
protection planavg $1,295
4 quotes

At a Glance

Doc fee ($899) is well above average ($529)
High dealer markup (+10.3% above listing)

Tips for Scott Durant Goldsboro

  • Doc fee is $499 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • This dealer often adds $1,295 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 10% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scott Durant Goldsboro's doc fee?

Scott Durant Goldsboro charges a typical documentation fee of $899. The state average is $529. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Scott Durant Goldsboro add mandatory add-ons?

Scott Durant Goldsboro adds an average of $1,295 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 Scott Durant Goldsboro a good dealer?

Scott Durant Goldsboro has a transparency score of 49.7/100, earning a Grade F. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

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 Scott Durant Goldsboro, that has meant 4 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 Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to F.

Fee Transparency (30%)
63
Add-on Behavior (30%)
30
Price Accuracy (30%)
40
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$899
National avg$400

Pulled 4 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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