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Tropical Auto Sales

North Palm Beach, FL·5 verified quotes*

Dec 9, 2025Dec 24, 2025· Score updated Apr 8, 2026

F
40.7/100
Add-on Rate
100%of quotes

Avg $999 when present

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Price vs. Days on Lot

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

0d74d148d221d295d$7k$13k$20k$27k$33kDays 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%)
70
Add-on Behavior (30%)
30
Price Accuracy (30%)
2
Data Quality (10%)
100
  • Doc fee ($899) is at or below FL average ($993)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $999 when present
  • Fees average 14.7% above listing (~$5,145 on a $35k vehicle) — high

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$899
FL avg$993
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

1 vehicle transaction5 individual quotes

2022 Honda Civic Sedan

Used5 quotes
$19,708
$899doc fee$999add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
accessoryavg $999
5 quotes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tropical Auto Sales's doc fee?

Tropical Auto Sales charges a typical documentation fee of $899. The FL average is $599. This is based on 5 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Tropical Auto Sales add mandatory add-ons?

Tropical Auto Sales adds an average of $999 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 Tropical Auto Sales a good dealer?

Tropical Auto Sales has a transparency score of 40.7/100, earning a Grade F. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 5 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

At a Glance

Doc fee ($899) is well above average ($599)
High dealer markup (+14.7% above listing)
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Tips for Tropical Auto Sales

  • Doc fee is $499 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Low-rated dealer. Get everything in writing. Ask for an itemized OTD quote before visiting.
  • Expect ~$999 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Dealer markup is 15% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
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