B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Serra Toyota earns a B.

Mostly honest. Stay alert.

Fair on the big stuff, but there are small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.

Moderate confidence — based on 12 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Amory, MS
Collected Jul 31, 2025May 21, 2026 · Updated May 23, 2026

Location

Amory, MS

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The full story

Why Serra Toyota earned this grade

Between July 2025 and May 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 12 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

The price you see is the price you get

Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is slightly padded

$499 is $69 above the MS average of $430. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

Add-ons show up on most deals

50% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $1,162. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.

TipNearly all aftermarket add-ons are optional and removable. Say "please take those off the quote" and watch the OTD drop.

12 verified OTD quotes from Serra Toyota

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

9 vehicle transactions12 individual quotes

2025 Toyota Tundra

PlatinumUsed
$74,114
$995doc fee$1,995add-ons
View Quote →

2023 Lexus IS

4D SEDAN IS 350 F SPORT AWD
$42,499
$499doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2024 BMW X1

4D WAGON M35i
$42,882
doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2020 Toyota Tundra

4D CREWMAX 5.7 1794 4WDUsed
$39,900
$995doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Toyota RAV4

4D WAGON XLE 2WDNew
$36,578
$995doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2024 Toyota Corolla Cross

4D WAGON XLE AWD
$29,593
doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Toyota GRAND HIGHLANDER

4D WAGON HYBRID LIMITED AWDNew
$61,583
$499doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Toyota CROWN SIGNIA

4D WAGON HYBRID XLE AWDNew2 quotes
$51,105
$995doc fee$995add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

2025 Toyota Grand Highlander

New3 quotes
$53,928
doc fee$995add-onsSaved $1
View 3 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

1
paint protectionavg $995
3 quotes
2
protection packageavg $995
2 quotes
3
protection planavg $1,995
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Serra Toyota

  • Expect ~$581 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Dealer markup is about 4% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Serra Toyota's doc fee?

Serra Toyota charges a typical documentation fee of $499. The MS average is $430. This is based on 12 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Serra Toyota add mandatory add-ons?

Serra Toyota adds an average of $581 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 Serra Toyota a good dealer?

Serra Toyota has a transparency score of 81.8/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 12 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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 Serra Toyota in Amory, MS, that has meant 12 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 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
93
Add-on Behavior (30%)
60
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
58

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$499
MS avg$430
National avg$400

Pulled 12 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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