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Vaughn Automotive earns an A.
Fees are reasonable, and add-ons are rare.
- $180
- Median dealer fees
- Zero
- Quoted add-ons
At the IA median
In 9 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote Nov 2026)Ottumwa, IAUpdated How we score dealers
The full story
Why Vaughn Automotive earned this grade
Vaughn Automotive is graded A; CarEdge reviewed 9 verified quotes from March through November 2026, considering dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and how clearly charges were shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees were itemized All 9 quotes fully itemized dealer fees, making those charges visible in the written offers.
Where to push back
Average confirmed dealer fees were $253.33 across the 9 quotes, compared with a Median state fee of $180 in Iowa. That median is the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample; 4 quotes had dealer fees above it. Ask whether the dealer can reduce or remove any fees, and request the itemized total before agreeing.
Taxes were unclear in 1 quote. Ask for a written offer that clearly lists the vehicle selling price, dealer fees, taxes and government charges. Selling prices were not checked against advertised prices in these quotes, so compare the written selling price with the vehicle’s advertised price before signing.
9 verified OTD quotes from Vaughn Automotive
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 9 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
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At a Glance
Tips for Vaughn Automotive
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
- Total dealer fees are at or below the state median. One less thing to negotiate.
- This dealer typically doesn't add quoted add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Nov 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Vaughn Automotive charge?
Based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Vaughn Automotive charges $180 in dealer fees. Vaughn Automotive earns Transparency Grade A (95/100).
Does Vaughn Automotive add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from Vaughn Automotive typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. None of its 9 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Vaughn Automotive a good dealership?
Vaughn Automotive 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 9 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Vaughn Automotive?
CarEdge reviews Vaughn Automotive on 9 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (95/100), with dealer fees of $180 versus an IA median of $180. None of its 9 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Vaughn Automotive a transparent GMC dealer in Ottumwa?
Yes. Vaughn Automotive holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (95/100), based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.
How does Vaughn Automotive compare to other GMC dealers?
You can compare Vaughn Automotive's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other GMC dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing GMC dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guide Best GMC Dealerships in the US ranks GMC 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 Vaughn Automotive in Ottumwa, IA, that has meant 9 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 2 negotiated deals 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 9 quotes from the past year (9 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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