C
70–79 · Average

Transparency Verdict

Yates Buick GMC 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 7 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Goodyear, AZ
Collected Nov 6, 2025Apr 15, 2026 · Updated May 4, 2026

Location

Goodyear, AZ

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The full story

Why Yates Buick GMC earned this grade

Between November 2025 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 7 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

2 things

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $495, their doc fee sits at or just under the AZ average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 1.4% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Add-ons are baked into almost every deal

100% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $1,454. This is their business model — inflate the OTD, then hope you don't line-item it.

TipDemand an itemized quote before signing anything. Every add-on is optional — refuse them unless you actually want them.

7 verified OTD quotes from Yates Buick GMC

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

5 vehicle transactions7 individual quotes

2026 GMC Yukon

Sport Utility
$92,341
$495doc fee$999add-ons
View Quote →

2026 GMC Sierra 1500

Crew Cab Pickup
$65,500
$495doc fee$2,095add-ons
View Quote →

2025 GMC Sierra 1500

Used2 quotes
$64,275
$495doc fee$399add-onsSaved $3,262
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Buick Envista

New
$27,916
$495doc fee$2,095add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Buick Enclave

2 quotes
$48,152
$495doc fee$2,095add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

1
window tintavg $799
6 quotes
2
protection planavg $1,346
4 quotes

At a Glance

Doc fee ($495) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Yates Buick GMC

  • This dealer often adds $1,454 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Dealer markup is only +1% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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On the lot right now

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yates Buick GMC's doc fee?

Yates Buick GMC charges a typical documentation fee of $495. The AZ average is $594. This is based on 7 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Yates Buick GMC add mandatory add-ons?

Yates Buick GMC adds an average of $1,454 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 Yates Buick GMC a good dealer?

Yates Buick GMC has a transparency score of 79/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 7 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 Yates Buick GMC in Goodyear, AZ, that has meant 7 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%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
30
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$495
AZ avg$594
National avg$400

Pulled 7 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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