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Stephen Wade Auto Center earns an A.
Fees are reasonable, and add-ons are rare.
- $499
- Median dealer fees
- 17%
- Quoted add-ons
$50 above UT median
On 1 of 6 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote Jun 2026)St. George, UTUpdated How we score dealers
The full story
Why Stephen Wade Auto Center earned this grade
Stephen Wade Auto Center has an A grade. From March through June 2026, CarEdge reviewed 6 eligible quotes. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices, and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees are itemized — All 6 quotes showed itemized dealer fees, averaging $499.
Where to push back
Average confirmed dealer fees were $499, $50 above the Median state fee in Utah of $449, the middle amount in the state fee reference sample. All 6 quotes exceeded that median. Ask whether the dealer can reduce or remove any fees.
One quote showed $968 in required extras; the Average required add-ons across the quote showing them was also $968. Ask for a written breakdown of those items and whether any can be declined. Three quotes had unclear taxes, so request an itemized written offer that spells out taxes and government charges before agreeing.
6 verified OTD quotes from Stephen Wade Auto Center
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All 6 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
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At a Glance
Tips for Stephen Wade Auto Center
- 1 of 6 quotes included add-ons (Ikon, Oil changes), not marked optional.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation.
- Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Jun 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Stephen Wade Auto Center charge?
Based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Stephen Wade Auto Center charges $499 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $161 when present. Stephen Wade Auto Center earns Transparency Grade A (94/100).
Does Stephen Wade Auto Center add dealer add-ons?
Stephen Wade Auto Center adds an average of $161 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 6 quotes in the past year. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Is Stephen Wade Auto Center a good dealership?
Stephen Wade Auto Center has a transparency score of 94/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 6 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Stephen Wade Auto Center?
CarEdge reviews Stephen Wade Auto Center on 6 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (94/100), with dealer fees of $499 versus a UT median of $449. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 6 quotes in the past year.
Is Stephen Wade Auto Center a transparent Ram dealer in St. George?
Yes. Stephen Wade Auto Center holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (94/100), based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.
How does Stephen Wade Auto Center compare to other Ram dealers?
You can compare Stephen Wade Auto Center's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other Ram dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Ram dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Ram Dealerships in Utah and Best Ram Dealerships in the US rank Ram dealers on the same data.
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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 Stephen Wade Auto Center in St. George, UT, that has meant 6 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 1 negotiated deal logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual dealer fees, the actual add-ons, and the final price against the advertised price — not a salesperson's promise.
Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.
Fee Transparency
30%Are the dealer's fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.
Add-on Behavior
30%How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don't count against them.
Price Accuracy
30%Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.
Data Quality
10%Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.
The four numbers behind the grade
Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
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Graded on 6 quotes from the past year (6 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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