Transparency Verdict
St. Johns Bluff | Atlantic Blvd (Sojax) 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.
Limited confidence — based on 1 verified out-the-door quote · Quincy, IL
Collected Dec 23, 2025 – Dec 23, 2025 · Updated Aug 26, 2026
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
The full story
Why St. Johns Bluff | Atlantic Blvd (Sojax) earned this grade
Between December 2025 and December 2025, CarEdge negotiated or logged 1 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
2 thingsDoc fee exceeds the state cap
Their typical doc fee of $1,790 is above IL's legal cap of $378. This is a red flag — every dealer in the state must stay at or below this number.
TipTell them you expect the doc fee at $378 or lower. It's not optional; it's the law.
Listing price and real price disagree
Quoted prices run 8.2% above the advertised listing — roughly $2,870 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.
1 verified OTD quote from St. Johns Bluff | Atlantic Blvd (Sojax)
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At a Glance
Tips for St. Johns Bluff | Atlantic Blvd (Sojax)
- Doc fee is $1,386 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
- This dealer often adds $1,995 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 8% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does St. Johns Bluff | Atlantic Blvd (Sojax) charge?
Based on 1 verified out-the-door quote collected by CarEdge, St. Johns Bluff | Atlantic Blvd (Sojax) charges a $1,790 documentation fee and averages $1,995 in dealer add-ons when present. St. Johns Bluff | Atlantic Blvd (Sojax) earns Transparency Grade F (33/100).
What is St. Johns Bluff | Atlantic Blvd (Sojax)'s doc fee?
St. Johns Bluff | Atlantic Blvd (Sojax) charges a typical documentation fee of $1,790. The IL average is $365. This is based on 1 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does St. Johns Bluff | Atlantic Blvd (Sojax) add mandatory add-ons?
St. Johns Bluff | Atlantic Blvd (Sojax) adds an average of $1,995 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 St. Johns Bluff | Atlantic Blvd (Sojax) a good dealer?
St. Johns Bluff | Atlantic Blvd (Sojax) has a transparency score of 33/100, earning a Grade F. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 1 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.
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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 St. Johns Bluff | Atlantic Blvd (Sojax) in Quincy, IL, that has meant 1 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 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to F.
Doc Fee Comparison
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