Transparency Verdict
Sumter Chrysler Dodge earns an A.
One of the good ones.
You can walk in here with confidence. Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final number usually matches the listing.
Developing confidence — based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Sumter, SC
Collected Jan 15, 2026 – Feb 18, 2026 · Updated Apr 27, 2026
The full story
Why Sumter Chrysler Dodge earned this grade
Between January 2026 and February 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 3 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
3 thingsDoc fee is in line with the market
At $499, their doc fee sits at or just under the SC average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.
No dealer add-ons detected
Across 3 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.
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."
3 verified OTD quotes from Sumter Chrysler Dodge
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
2 vehicle transactions — 3 individual quotes
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At a Glance
Tips for Sumter Chrysler Dodge
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
- This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Dealer markup is about 12% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
- Limited data (3 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sumter Chrysler Dodge's doc fee?
Sumter Chrysler Dodge charges a typical documentation fee of $499. The SC average is $499. This is based on 3 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Sumter Chrysler Dodge add mandatory add-ons?
Based on our data, Sumter Chrysler Dodge does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.
Is Sumter Chrysler Dodge a good dealer?
Sumter Chrysler Dodge has a transparency score of 96.7/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 3 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 Sumter Chrysler Dodge in Sumter, SC, that has meant 3 verified OTD quotes across 1 negotiated deals 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 A.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 3 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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