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90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Team Goldsboro 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.

Developing confidence — based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Goldsboro, NC
Collected Feb 27, 2026Mar 24, 2026 · Updated May 4, 2026

Location

Goldsboro, NC

3 rated dealers within 30 miles · Open full map →

The full story

Why Team Goldsboro earned this grade

Between February 2026 and March 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

1 thing

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 1.8% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is slightly padded

$899 is $101 above the NC average of $798. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

Add-ons show up on most deals

33% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $895. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.

TipNearly all aftermarket add-ons are optional and removable. Say "please take those off the quote" and watch the OTD drop.

3 verified OTD quotes from Team Goldsboro

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 transactions3 individual quotes

2020 Ford F-150

GX70542 quotes
$33,955
$899doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,448
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Chevrolet Tahoe

New
$96,440
$899doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

1
protection planavg $895
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Team Goldsboro

  • Doc fee is $499 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Minor add-ons (~$298) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Dealer markup is only +2% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Team Goldsboro's doc fee?

Team Goldsboro charges a typical documentation fee of $899. The NC average is $798. This is based on 3 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Team Goldsboro add mandatory add-ons?

Team Goldsboro adds an average of $298 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 Team Goldsboro a good dealer?

Team Goldsboro has a transparency score of 91/100, 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 Team Goldsboro in Goldsboro, NC, 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 Score

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

Fee Transparency (30%)
90
Add-on Behavior (30%)
80
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$899
NC avg$798
National avg$400

Pulled 3 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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