Certified Auto Plaza

Alexandria, MN·2 verified quotes*

Dec 17, 2025Dec 17, 2025· Score updated Apr 1, 2026

Limited data. This score is based on 2 quotes and may change as more data becomes available.

A
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 100/100
Doc Fee
$200

$142 below MN average

MN caps at $125

Add-on Rate
0%of quotes

No add-ons detected

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Price vs. Days on Lot

Vehicles in the upper-right are expensive and slow to sell — best negotiation opportunities.

3 negotiable
0d125d250d375d500d$4k$15k$26k$36k$47kDays on Lot
New
Used
Negotiable

Days on Market

How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.

Fresh stock
Normal
Aging
Negotiate

Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100
  • Doc fee ($200) is at or below MN average ($342)
  • No mandatory dealer add-ons detected
  • Fees average 1.3% above listing (~$455 on a $35k vehicle) — minimal

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$200
MN avg$342
National avg$398

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

1 vehicle transaction2 individual quotes

2024 Ford F150

LARIAT2 quotes
$52,200
$200doc feeNo add-onsSaved $5,629
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Certified Auto Plaza's doc fee?

Certified Auto Plaza charges a typical documentation fee of $200. The MN average is $271. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Certified Auto Plaza add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Certified Auto Plaza does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Certified Auto Plaza a good dealer?

Certified Auto Plaza has a transparency score of 100/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 2 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

Doc fee ($200) is at or below average
No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price
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Tips for Certified Auto Plaza

  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($200) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is only +1% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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