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Sears Imported Autos, Inc. earns a B.
Early deals look mostly fair. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.
- $2,207
- Median dealer fees
- Zero
- Quoted add-ons
$1,857 above MN median
In 2 quotes, past year
Limited confidence (latest quote Jul 2026)Minnetonka, MNUpdated How we score dealers
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
The full story
Why Sears Imported Autos, Inc. earned this grade
Sears Imported Autos, Inc. has 2 eligible quotes from July 2026. This is a small sample. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
No supported pricing or fee-transparency strength stands out in these two quotes.
Where to push back
Average confirmed dealer fees were $2,206.75, and both quotes exceeded the $350 Median state fee in Minnesota, the middle amount in the state fee reference. One quote showed an unclear combined-fees amount. Ask for a written breakdown of every dealer fee before agreeing.
In the one written offer with a price comparison, the vehicle selling price was $231,570 versus an advertised price of $221,570—a $10,000 difference before taxes, government charges, dealer fees and extras. Ask the dealer to explain the difference and honor the advertised selling price. Get an itemized written offer before proceeding.
2 verified OTD quotes from Sears Imported Autos, Inc.
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Both quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
2027 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
At a Glance
Tips for Sears Imported Autos, Inc.
- Total dealer fees are $2,207, $1,857 above the MN median. Ask which fees they will drop.
- 1 of 1 quote was approximately $10,060 above the advertised price, before taxes and government fees. Ask for the out-the-door price in writing first.
- This dealer added a $20,000 market adjustment the website did not show. Ask for the advertised discount in writing.
- This dealer typically doesn't add quoted add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Sears Imported Autos, Inc. charge?
Based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Sears Imported Autos, Inc. charges $2,207 in dealer fees. Sears Imported Autos, Inc. earns Transparency Grade B (82/100), based on limited data (2 verified quotes).
Does Sears Imported Autos, Inc. add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from Sears Imported Autos, Inc. typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. None of its 2 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Does Sears Imported Autos, Inc.'s advertised price include all required charges?
On the 1 quote we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees was about $10,060 higher than the advertised price, mostly dealer fees. On 1 quote a $20,000 market adjustment was added that the website did not show.
Is Sears Imported Autos, Inc. a good dealership?
Sears Imported Autos, Inc. earns a Grade B (82/100), based on limited data (2 verified quotes from the past year). The grade reflects its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Sears Imported Autos, Inc.?
CarEdge reviews Sears Imported Autos, Inc. on 2 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (82/100), an early read that may change as more quotes come in, with dealer fees of $2,207 versus an MN median of $350. On the 1 quote we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees was about $10,060 higher than the advertised price, mostly dealer fees. None of its 2 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Sears Imported Autos, Inc. a transparent Mercedes-Benz dealer in Minnetonka?
CarEdge has limited data on Sears Imported Autos, Inc. so far. Sears Imported Autos, Inc. holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (82/100), based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. The grade may change as more quotes come in.
How does Sears Imported Autos, Inc. compare to other Mercedes-Benz dealers?
You can compare Sears Imported Autos, Inc.'s transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other Mercedes-Benz dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Mercedes-Benz dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guide Best Mercedes-Benz Dealerships in the US ranks Mercedes-Benz 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 Sears Imported Autos, Inc. in Minnetonka, MN, that has meant 2 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 1 negotiated deal logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual dealer fees, the actual add-ons, and the final price against the advertised price — not a salesperson's promise.
Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.
Fee Transparency
30%Are the dealer's fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.
Add-on Behavior
30%How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don't count against them.
Price Accuracy
30%Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.
Data Quality
10%Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.
The four numbers behind the grade
Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to B.
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Graded on 2 quotes from the past year (2 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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