Transparency Verdict
Tadd Jenkins Auto Sales earns a D.
Early caution.
On the small number of verified deals we have so far, we observed concerns on fees, add-ons, or markup. The picture may shift as we collect more data — get every number in writing.
Developing confidence — based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Idaho Falls, ID
Collected May 29, 2026 – May 29, 2026 · Updated Sep 4, 2026
The full story
Why Tadd Jenkins Auto Sales earned this grade
Between May 2026 and May 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 4 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 thingMandatory add-ons are the exception
Only 25% of quotes include add-ons you can't decline, averaging $1,925 when present. Most shoppers here never see one.
! Where to push back
2 thingsDoc fee is slightly padded
$497 is $112 above the ID average of $385. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.
TipFactor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.
Listing price and real price disagree
Quoted prices run 13.0% above the advertised listing — roughly $4,550 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.
4 verified OTD quotes from Tadd Jenkins Auto Sales
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 vehicle transaction — 4 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Tadd Jenkins Auto Sales
- Dealer markup is 13% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
- Doc fee ($497) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
- Minor add-ons (~$481) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
- Limited data (4 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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On the lot right now
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Current Inventory
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Median Price
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Median Days Listed
3
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Tadd Jenkins Auto Sales charge?
Based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Tadd Jenkins Auto Sales charges a $497 documentation fee and averages $481 in dealer add-ons when present. Tadd Jenkins Auto Sales earns Transparency Grade D (67/100).
What is Tadd Jenkins Auto Sales's doc fee?
Tadd Jenkins Auto Sales charges a typical documentation fee of $497. The ID average is $385. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Tadd Jenkins Auto Sales add mandatory add-ons?
Tadd Jenkins Auto Sales adds an average of $481 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 Tadd Jenkins Auto Sales a good dealer?
Tadd Jenkins Auto Sales has a transparency score of 67/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.
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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 Tadd Jenkins Auto Sales in Idaho Falls, ID, that has meant 4 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 stick you with mandatory add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent — the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer discloses as optional don't count against them.
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 4 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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