A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Sun State Auto Llc earns an A.

Promising early read.

The verified deals we have so far look reasonable on fees and pricing. We'll firm up the verdict as more data comes in.

Limited confidence — based on 1 verified out-the-door quote · Haltom City, TX
Collected Jul 9, 2026Jul 9, 2026 · Updated Jul 10, 2026

Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.

Location

Haltom City, TX

CarEdge Certified — Sun State Auto Llc, Grade A, score 98 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Sun State Auto Llc qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 98/100 from 1 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Sun State Auto Llc earned this grade

Between July 2026 and July 2026, 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 thing

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 1.9% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Doc fee exceeds the state cap

Their typical doc fee of $288 is above TX's legal cap of $225. 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 $225 or lower. It's not optional; it's the law.

1 verified OTD quote from Sun State Auto Llc

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

1 verified quote

2025 Kia Soul

LXUsed
$16,246
$288doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Sun State Auto Llc

  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($288) 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.
  • Dealer markup is only +2% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
Live inventory

On the lot right now

Separate from the grade above — this is what's currently listed. Useful for spotting aging stock with room to negotiate.

Days on Market

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

< 30 days
4 (44%)
30–90 days
5 (56%)
90–180 days
0 (0%)
180+ days
0 (0%)
Fresh stock
Normal
Aging
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Sun State Auto Llc charge?

Based on 1 verified out-the-door quote collected by CarEdge, Sun State Auto Llc charges a $288 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Sun State Auto Llc earns Transparency Grade A (98.3/100).

What is Sun State Auto Llc's doc fee?

Sun State Auto Llc charges a typical documentation fee of $288. The TX average is $230. This is based on 1 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Sun State Auto Llc add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Sun State Auto Llc does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Sun State Auto Llc a good dealer?

Sun State Auto Llc has a transparency score of 98.3/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 1 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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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 Sun State Auto Llc in Haltom City, TX, 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 Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
94
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$288
TX avg$230
National avg$400

Pulled 1 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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