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Universal Auto Plaza

Blue Springs, MO·15 verified quotes*

Dec 6, 2025Jan 10, 2026· Score updated Apr 5, 2026

B
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 85.6/100
Add-on Rate
47%of quotes

Avg $450 when present

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Universal Auto Plaza Review

Based on 15 verified OTD quotes from Dec 2025 to Jan 2026, Universal Auto Plaza earns a Grade B (85.6/100). Their typical doc fee of $604 is close to the MO average ($404). When present, add-ons average $210, which is relatively low. Buyers who negotiated saved an average of $1,998.

Price vs. Days on Lot

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

1 negotiable
0d119d238d356d475d$7k$18k$28k$39k$50kDays 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%)
80
Add-on Behavior (30%)
72
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100
  • Doc fee ($604) is slightly above MO average ($530)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $450 when present
  • Fees average 1.0% above listing (~$350 on a $35k vehicle) — minimal

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$604
MO avg$530
National avg$398

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

3 vehicle transactions15 individual quotes

2021 Ford F-150

Crew Cab Pickup11 quotes
$34,274
$604doc fee$450add-onsSaved $376
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2021 Ford F-150

Crew CabUsed
$31,900
$604doc feeNo add-ons
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2021 Jeep Wrangler

Used3 quotes
$32,500
$604doc feeNo add-onsSaved $3,620
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Most Common Add-ons

1
accessoriesavg $450
7 quotes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Universal Auto Plaza's doc fee?

Universal Auto Plaza charges a typical documentation fee of $604. The MO average is $404. This is based on 15 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Universal Auto Plaza add mandatory add-ons?

Universal Auto Plaza adds an average of $210 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 Universal Auto Plaza a good dealer?

Universal Auto Plaza has a transparency score of 85.6/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 15 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
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Tips for Universal Auto Plaza

  • Doc fee ($604) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Minor add-ons (~$210) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Dealer markup is only +1% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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