B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Serra Toyota earns a B.

Early read: mostly fair.

Based on a small number of verified deals so far, fees and pricing look fair. Read the out-the-door carefully and we'll update as we gather more.

Limited confidence — based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes · Milwaukee, WI
Collected Nov 7, 2025Jun 17, 2026 · Updated Jul 3, 2026

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

Location

Milwaukee, WI

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The full story

Why Serra Toyota earned this grade

Between November 2025 and June 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

1 thing

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$664 is $250 above the WI average of $414. 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.

2 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

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At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
Doc fee ($664) is well above average ($414)

Tips for Serra Toyota

  • Doc fee ($664) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Minor add-ons (~$332) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Dealer markup is about 2% 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 $664. The WI average is $414. This is based on 12 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Serra Toyota add mandatory add-ons?

Serra Toyota adds an average of $332 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 86.3/100, 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 Milwaukee, WI, that has meant 12 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
75
Add-on Behavior (30%)
85
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
83

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$664
WI avg$414
National avg$400

Pulled 2 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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