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Tuscaloosa Toyota earns an A.
Early deals look fair on fees and add-ons. CarEdge will firm this up as more data comes in.
- $899
- Median dealer fees
- Zero
- Quoted add-ons
$100 above AL median
In 4 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote Aug 2026)Tuscaloosa, ALUpdated How we score dealers
The full story
Why Tuscaloosa Toyota earned this grade
Tuscaloosa Toyota is graded A based on 4 verified quotes from December 2025 through August 2026. This review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and how clearly charges were shown.
What they do well
- ✓ One quote was below the advertised price. A written quote listed the vehicle at $56,999, which is $5,675 below its $62,674 advertised price, before taxes, government charges, dealer fees and extras.
- ✓ Dealer fees were itemized. All 4 quotes showed fully itemized dealer fees.
Where to push back
Average confirmed dealer fees were $899.25, and fees exceeded the Median state fee in Alabama ($799) in all 4 quotes. The Median state fee is the middle fee amount in the state reference. Ask what accounts for the difference and whether any dealer fees can be reduced. Also, 2 quotes did not list government charges separately, so request an itemized written quote showing those charges apart from the vehicle price and dealer fees before agreeing.
4 verified OTD quotes from Tuscaloosa Toyota
Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.
Recent Quotes
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All 4 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
Over a year old · shown for reference, not counted in the grade
At a Glance
Tips for Tuscaloosa Toyota
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation.
- This dealer typically doesn't add quoted add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Aug 2026.
- Limited data (4 quotes from the past year). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Median Days Listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Tuscaloosa Toyota charge?
Based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Tuscaloosa Toyota charges $899 in dealer fees. Tuscaloosa Toyota earns Transparency Grade A (95/100).
Does Tuscaloosa Toyota add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from Tuscaloosa Toyota typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. None of its 4 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Tuscaloosa Toyota a good dealership?
Tuscaloosa Toyota has a transparency score of 95/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Tuscaloosa Toyota?
CarEdge reviews Tuscaloosa Toyota on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (95/100), with dealer fees of $899 versus an AL median of $799. None of its 4 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Tuscaloosa Toyota a transparent Toyota dealer in Tuscaloosa?
Yes. Tuscaloosa Toyota holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (95/100), based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.
How does Tuscaloosa Toyota compare to other Toyota dealers?
You can compare Tuscaloosa Toyota's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other Toyota dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Toyota dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Toyota Dealerships in Birmingham, Best Toyota Dealerships in Alabama and Best Toyota Dealerships in the US rank Toyota 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 Tuscaloosa Toyota in Tuscaloosa, AL, that has meant 4 verified OTD quotes from the past year logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual dealer fees, the actual add-ons, and the final price against the advertised price — not a salesperson's promise.
Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.
Fee Transparency
30%Are the dealer's fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.
Add-on Behavior
30%How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don't count against them.
Price Accuracy
30%Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.
Data Quality
10%Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.
The four numbers behind the grade
Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
Total Dealer Fees Comparison
Graded on 4 quotes from the past year (4 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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