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Step One Automotive Group

Fort Walton Beach, FL·10 verified quotes*

Aug 8, 2025Dec 19, 2025· Score updated Apr 7, 2026

C
76.3/100
Add-on Rate
60%of quotes

Avg $302 when present

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Step One Automotive Group Review

Based on 10 verified OTD quotes from Aug 2025 to Dec 2025, Step One Automotive Group earns a Grade C (76.3/100). Their doc fee of $995 is $397 above the FL average ($598). When present, add-ons average $181, which is relatively low. Buyers who negotiated saved an average of $833.

Price vs. Days on Lot

Vehicles in the upper-right are expensive and slow to sell — best negotiation opportunities.

1 negotiable
0d52d103d155d206d$6k$29k$53k$76k$100kDays on Lot
New
Used
Negotiable

Days on Market

How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.

Fresh stock
Normal
Aging
Negotiate

Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
60
Add-on Behavior (30%)
64
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
90
  • Doc fee ($995) is slightly above FL average ($993)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $302 when present
  • Price accuracy is excellent — quotes closely match advertised prices

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$995
FL avg$993
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

4 vehicle transactions10 individual quotes

2025 Subaru Crosstrek

5 quotes
$32,709
$995doc fee$5add-onsSaved $1,056
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2025 Subaru Crosstrek

2 quotes
$33,679
$995doc feeNo add-onsSaved $547
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2025 Subaru Crosstrek

2 quotes
$34,180
$995doc feeNo add-onsSaved $895
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2021 Subaru Forester

Used
$27,365
$995doc feeNo add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
tintavg $100
6 quotes
2
edge guardsavg $66
6 quotes
3
usb chargeravg $25
6 quotes
4
body side moldingavg $111
6 quotes
5
forever powertrain warravg $1
1 quote
6
forever powertrain warrantyavg $1
1 quote

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Step One Automotive Group's doc fee?

Step One Automotive Group charges a typical documentation fee of $995. The FL average is $598. This is based on 10 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Step One Automotive Group add mandatory add-ons?

Step One Automotive Group adds an average of $181 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 Step One Automotive Group a good dealer?

Step One Automotive Group has a transparency score of 76.3/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 10 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
Doc fee ($995) is well above average ($598)
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Tips for Step One Automotive Group

  • Doc fee is $595 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Minor add-ons (~$181) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Dealer markup is about 4% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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