C
70–79 · Average

Transparency Verdict

World Toyota earns a C.

Negotiate. Hard.

Average transparency — expect pushback on fees and add-ons. Shoppers who hold the line here consistently save money.

Developing confidence — based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Augusta, GA
Collected Aug 7, 2025Mar 23, 2026 · Updated Apr 27, 2026

Location

Augusta, GA

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The full story

Why World Toyota earned this grade

Between August 2025 and March 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 5 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 thing

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 2.0% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is slightly padded

$999 is $174 above the GA average of $825. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

Add-ons show up on most deals

40% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $1,494. 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.

5 verified OTD quotes from World Toyota

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

4 vehicle transactions5 individual quotes

2026 Toyota Sienna

XLE 8 PassengerNew
$54,814
$999doc fee$1,494add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Toyota RAV4

Limited 4dr All-Wheel Drive4534New
$55,580
$999doc fee$1,494add-ons
View Quote →

2020 Hyundai Kona

SEL Plus (A6)Used2 quotes
$18,200
$999doc feeNo add-onsSaved $729
View 2 Quotes →

2025 Toyota RAV4

XLE (A8) 4dr Front-Wheel Drive4440New
$36,196
$999doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

1
paint protectionavg $795
2 quotes
2
theft protectionavg $699
2 quotes

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
Doc fee ($999) is well above average ($499)

Tips for World Toyota

  • Doc fee is $599 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Expect ~$598 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Dealer markup is only +2% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
Live inventory

On the lot right now

Separate from the grade above — this is what's currently listed. Useful for spotting aging stock with room to negotiate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is World Toyota's doc fee?

World Toyota charges a typical documentation fee of $999. The GA average is $499. This is based on 5 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does World Toyota add mandatory add-ons?

World Toyota adds an average of $598 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 World Toyota a good dealer?

World Toyota has a transparency score of 74.8/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 5 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

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 World Toyota in Augusta, GA, that has meant 5 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 Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to C.

Fee Transparency (30%)
50
Add-on Behavior (30%)
66
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$999
GA avg$825
National avg$400

Pulled 5 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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