Transparency Verdict
Ste-marie Automobiles Ltee earns a D.
Proceed with caution.
High fees or frequent add-ons are a pattern here. Get every number in writing, line by line, before you give them your deposit.
Limited confidence — based on 1 verified out-the-door quote · PQ
Collected Nov 7, 2025 – Nov 7, 2025 · Updated Apr 21, 2026
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
The full story
Why Ste-marie Automobiles Ltee earned this grade
Between November 2025 and November 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.
✓ What they do well
1 thingDoc fee is genuinely reasonable
$0 is $400 below the national average of $400. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.
! Where to push back
1 thingListing price and real price disagree
Quoted prices run 17.0% above the advertised listing — roughly $5,950 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.
Verified OTD quotes from Ste-marie Automobiles Ltee
Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.
Recent Quotes
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At a Glance
Tips for Ste-marie Automobiles Ltee
- Dealer markup is 17% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
- Doc fee ($0) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
- This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Limited data (1 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ste-marie Automobiles Ltee's doc fee?
Ste-marie Automobiles Ltee charges a typical documentation fee of $0. This is based on 1 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Ste-marie Automobiles Ltee add mandatory add-ons?
Based on our data, Ste-marie Automobiles Ltee does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.
Is Ste-marie Automobiles Ltee a good dealer?
Ste-marie Automobiles Ltee has a transparency score of 60/100, earning a Grade D. 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.
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 Ste-marie Automobiles Ltee in PQ, 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 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to D.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 1 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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