Transparency Verdict
Wood Motor Company earns a B.
Mostly honest. Stay alert.
Fair on the big stuff, but there are small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.
Developing confidence — based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Carthage, MO
Collected Nov 5, 2025 – Mar 21, 2026 · Updated Apr 29, 2026
Location
Carthage, MO
The full story
Why Wood Motor Company earned this grade
Between November 2025 and March 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 4 verified deals with this dealership. We pulled the doc fee, the add-ons, and the gap between advertised and out-the-door price from each one. Then we graded them the way a friend in the business would: on the things that actually cost you money.
✓ What they do well
1 thingDoc fee is genuinely reasonable
$364 is $168 below the MO average of $532. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.
! Where to push back
2 thingsAdd-ons show up on most deals
50% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $2,183. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.
TipNearly all aftermarket add-ons are optional and removable. Say "please take those off the quote" and watch the OTD drop.
The listing isn't quite the price
Quoted prices run about 5.5% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,925 in extra fees or markup.
TipGet an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Compare it to the listing — if there's a gap, ask them to account for every line.
4 verified OTD quotes from Wood Motor Company
Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.
Recent Quotes
Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions
2 vehicle transactions — 4 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Wood Motor Company
- This dealer often adds $1,091 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
- Doc fee ($364) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
- Dealer markup is only +6% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
- Limited data (4 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wood Motor Company's doc fee?
Wood Motor Company charges a typical documentation fee of $364. The MO average is $410. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Wood Motor Company add mandatory add-ons?
Wood Motor Company adds an average of $1,091 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 Wood Motor Company a good dealer?
Wood Motor Company has a transparency score of 81.9/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
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 Wood Motor Company in Carthage, MO, that has meant 4 verified OTD quotes across 1 negotiated deals logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual doc fee, the actual add-ons, and the actual final price — not a salesperson's promise.
Fee Transparency
30%Is the doc fee reasonable, or is it just profit? We compare it against the state average — and the legal cap, where one exists.
Add-on Behavior
30%How often does the dealer try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?
Price Accuracy
30%Does the advertised listing price match what you'd actually sign for? We flag dealers whose out-the-door diverges from the listing.
Data Quality
10%More data = more trustworthy grade. Dealers with lots of recent, complete quotes score higher for consistency.
The four numbers behind the grade
Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to B.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 4 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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