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Thompson Cadillac earns a C.

Early deals show some friction on fees or add-ons. Compare quotes before you commit.

$899
Doc fee

$147 above NC avg

100%
Dealer add-ons

On 2 of 2 recent quotes

2
Verified quotes →

Price negotiated down on 1 car

Limited confidenceRaleigh, NCUpdated How we score dealers

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

Location

Raleigh, NC

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The full story

Why Thompson Cadillac earned this grade

Between December 2025 and December 2025, CarEdge negotiated or logged 2 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 0.3% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Doc fee is slightly padded

$899 is $147 above the NC average of $752. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipFactor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

2 verified OTD quotes from Thompson Cadillac

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 — 2 individual quotes

2026 Cadillac OPTIQ

4D WAGON PREMIUM SPORT AWD (ISH)2 quotes
$55,812
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Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
floor matsavg $995
2 quotes
upfitavg $2,239
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
High add-ons averaging $2,115

Tips for Thompson Cadillac

  • 2 of 2 quotes included $4,229 in add-ons (Floor Mats, Upfit), not marked optional.
  • Doc fee ($899) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • Limited data (2 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Thompson Cadillac charge?

Based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Thompson Cadillac charges a $899 documentation fee and averages $2,115 in dealer add-ons when present. Thompson Cadillac earns Transparency Grade C, based on limited data (2 verified quotes).

What is the doc fee at Thompson Cadillac?

Thompson Cadillac charges a typical documentation fee of $899. The NC average is $752. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Thompson Cadillac add dealer add-ons?

Thompson Cadillac adds an average of $2,115 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 2 recent verified quotes. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Thompson Cadillac a good dealership?

Thompson Cadillac earns a Grade C, based on limited data (2 verified quotes). The grade reflects their doc fees, add-on behavior, and dealer markup, and an exact score appears once Thompson Cadillac has 3 verified quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

What do reviews say about Thompson Cadillac?

CarEdge reviews Thompson Cadillac on 2 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade C, an early read that may change as more quotes come in, with a typical doc fee of $899 versus an NC average of $752. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 2 recent quotes.

Is Thompson Cadillac a transparent Cadillac dealer in Raleigh?

CarEdge has limited data on Thompson Cadillac so far. Thompson Cadillac holds CarEdge Transparency Grade C, based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes. The grade may change as more quotes come in.

How does Thompson Cadillac compare to other Cadillac dealers?

You can compare Thompson Cadillac's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior against other Cadillac dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Cadillac dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guide Best Cadillac Dealerships in the US ranks Cadillac 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 Thompson Cadillac in Raleigh, NC, that has meant 2 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 Score

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

Fee Transparency (30%)
85
Add-on Behavior (30%)
20
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$899
NC avg$752
National avg$404

Pulled 2 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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