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Thunder

Bartow, FL·18 verified quotes*

Jul 28, 2025Mar 20, 2026· Score updated Apr 7, 2026

B
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 82.7/100
Add-on Rate
17%of quotes

Avg $1,568 when present

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Thunder Review

Based on 18 verified OTD quotes from Jul 2025 to Mar 2026, Thunder earns a Grade B (82.7/100). Their doc fee of $999 is $478 above the FL average ($521). When present, add-ons average $261, which is relatively low. Buyers who negotiated saved an average of $2,218.

Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
52
Add-on Behavior (30%)
90
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100
  • Doc fee ($999) is slightly above FL average ($991)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $1,568 when present
  • Price accuracy is excellent — quotes closely match advertised prices

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$999
FL avg$991
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

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Most Common Add-ons

1
crystal shieldavg $969
3 quotes
2
evtsavg $899
2 quotes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thunder's doc fee?

Thunder charges a typical documentation fee of $999. The FL average is $521. This is based on 18 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Thunder add mandatory add-ons?

Thunder adds an average of $261 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 Thunder a good dealer?

Thunder has a transparency score of 82.7/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 18 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
Doc fee ($999) is well above average ($521)
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Tips for Thunder

  • Doc fee is $599 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Minor add-ons (~$261) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Dealer markup is about 10% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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