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Valley

Columbus, OH·6 verified quotes*

Jan 9, 2026Jan 16, 2026· Score updated Apr 5, 2026

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Transparent Dealer
Score: 92.3/100
Add-on Rate
67%of quotes

Avg $518 when present

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Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
80
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
83
  • Doc fee ($398) is slightly above OH average ($392)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $518 when present
  • Price accuracy is excellent — quotes closely match advertised prices

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$398
OH avg$392
National avg$398

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

2 vehicle transactions6 individual quotes

2024 Ford Mustang

Used4 quotes
$43,536
$398doc fee$600add-ons
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2020 Toyota Corolla

Used2 quotes
$16,960
$398doc fee$2add-onsSaved $640
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Most Common Add-ons

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total service contractavg $600
2 quotes
2
government feesavg $38
2 quotes
3
proc/doc feesavg $398
2 quotes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valley's doc fee?

Valley charges a typical documentation fee of $398. The OH average is $499. This is based on 6 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Valley add mandatory add-ons?

Valley adds an average of $200 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 Valley a good dealer?

Valley has a transparency score of 92.3/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 6 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

Doc fee ($398) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price
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Tips for Valley

  • Minor add-ons (~$200) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($398) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is about 3% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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