B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Toyota Of Cleveland earns a B.

Mostly honest. Stay alert.

Fair on the big stuff, but there are small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.

Developing confidence — based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Mcdonald, TN
Collected Oct 28, 2025Aug 12, 2026 · Updated Aug 14, 2026

Location

Mcdonald, TN

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The full story

Why Toyota Of Cleveland earned this grade

Between October 2025 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 7 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.

! Where to push back

3 things

Doc fee is slightly padded

$827 is $148 above the TN average of $679. 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.

Mandatory add-ons show up on most deals

43% of quotes include add-ons presented as non-negotiable, averaging $773. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.

TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 3.6% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,260 in extra fees or markup.

TipGet an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Compare it to the listing — if there's a gap, ask them to account for every line.

What they do well:Nothing stands out as a strength in this data. That's the finding.

7 verified OTD quotes from Toyota Of Cleveland

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

5 vehicle transactions7 individual quotes

2027 Toyota Land Cruiser

Land Cruiser 1958New
$79,720
$899doc fee$885mandatory
View Quote →

2017 Toyota Tacoma

SR5 V6 (A6) 4x4 Double Cab 5 ft. boUsed2 quotes
$27,870
$899doc feeNo add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Toyota Tacoma

SR5 (A8) 4x4 Double Cab 5 ft. boxNew2 quotes
$44,771
$899doc feeSaved $1,149
View 2 Quotes →

2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

SEUsed
$36,170
$398doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Toyota Camry

New
$47,297
$849doc fee$885mandatory
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
theft protectionavg $336
3 quotes
accessoriesavg $436
3 quotes

Tips for Toyota Of Cleveland

  • Doc fee is $577 above OH average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Minor add-ons (~$331) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Dealer markup is only +4% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Separate from the grade above — this is what's currently listed. Useful for spotting aging stock with room to negotiate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Toyota Of Cleveland charge?

Based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Toyota Of Cleveland charges a $827 documentation fee and averages $331 in dealer add-ons when present. Toyota Of Cleveland earns Transparency Grade B (86/100).

What is Toyota Of Cleveland's doc fee?

Toyota Of Cleveland charges a typical documentation fee of $827. The TN average is $679. This is based on 7 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Toyota Of Cleveland add mandatory add-ons?

Toyota Of Cleveland adds an average of $331 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 Toyota Of Cleveland a good dealer?

Toyota Of Cleveland has a transparency score of 86/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 7 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 Toyota Of Cleveland in Mcdonald, TN, that has meant 7 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
85
Add-on Behavior (30%)
74
Price Accuracy (30%)
95
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$827
TN avg$679
National avg$400

Pulled 7 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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