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Toyota Of Merrillville

Merrillville, IN·10 verified quotes*

Aug 11, 2025Mar 20, 2026· Score updated Apr 7, 2026

B
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 83/100
Add-on Rate
60%of quotes

Avg $641 when present

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Toyota Of Merrillville Review

Based on 10 verified OTD quotes from Aug 2025 to Mar 2026, Toyota Of Merrillville earns a Grade B (83/100). Their typical doc fee of $251 is close to the IN average ($212). When present, add-ons average $179, which is relatively low. Buyers who negotiated saved an average of $3,331.

Price vs. Days on Lot

Vehicles in the upper-right are expensive and slow to sell — best negotiation opportunities.

0d61d122d183d244d$9k$28k$47k$67k$86kDays on Lot
New
Used
Negotiable

Days on Market

How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.

Fresh stock
Normal
Aging
Negotiate

Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
96
Add-on Behavior (30%)
64
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
50
  • Doc fee ($251) is at or below IN average ($259)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $641 when present
  • Price accuracy is excellent — quotes closely match advertised prices

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$251
IN avg$259
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

3 vehicle transactions10 individual quotes

2026 Toyota 4Runner

SR55 quotes
$44,573
$251doc feeNo add-onsSaved $3,984
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2024 Toyota RAV4

Hybrid XLEUsed3 quotes
$30,017
$251doc feeNo add-onsSaved $3,010
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2025 Toyota Tundra

4WDNew2 quotes
$71,610
$251doc fee$1add-onsSaved $3,000
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Most Common Add-ons

1
theft preventavg $299
6 quotes
2
dealer prepavg $899
2 quotes
3
proc/doc feesavg $251
1 quote

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Toyota Of Merrillville's doc fee?

Toyota Of Merrillville charges a typical documentation fee of $251. The IN average is $212. This is based on 10 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Toyota Of Merrillville add mandatory add-ons?

Toyota Of Merrillville adds an average of $179 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 Merrillville a good dealer?

Toyota Of Merrillville has a transparency score of 83/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 10 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
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Tips for Toyota Of Merrillville

  • Minor add-ons (~$179) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Doc fee ($251) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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