Check Your Dealer Fees Against Fair Market Rates
Doc fees, market adjustments, theft deterrent, paint protection, nitrogen, VIN etching, appearance packages — most dealer add-ons are pure margin. Snap your worksheet and TrustedFox™ shows you what's fair, what's negotiable, and what to refuse outright.
Check My Dealer WorksheetFree first analysis · No signup needed · Works on any phone
Step-by-step
- 1Snap a photo of the worksheet
Use your phone. Capture the full price breakdown — MSRP, market adjustment line, add-ons, doc fee, taxes, and the final price.
- 2The fox flags every overpriced line
Doc fees over $500, any 'market adjustment,' theft deterrent, nitrogen, paint sealant, fabric protection, VIN etching, dealer-installed options already on the vehicle — all get flagged high severity with a fair-market comparison.
- 3Get a script to push back
TrustedFox™ writes a polite, specific negotiation script you can read off your phone — line by line, with the exact wording dealers respect.
- 4Walk if they won't move
Most dealers fold on add-ons when a buyer cites the fair-market number. If yours won't, the next dealer down the road will.
Upload your contract and TrustedFox™ pulls the exact cancellation clause, drafts the letter, and shows you replacement coverage at fair market price.
Check My Dealer WorksheetFAQ
▸What's a fair doc fee?
Most states cap it implicitly through market practice — $100–$300 is normal, $500+ is high, $800+ is excessive. Some states (CA, NY, OR, MN) cap by law.
▸Should I ever pay a 'market adjustment'?
Almost never. It's a markup over MSRP with no service attached. If the dealer won't drop it, find a different dealer.
▸Are dealer add-ons ever worth it?
Rarely. Ceramic coatings, paint sealant, and fabric protection are sold at 5–10× the cost of equivalent retail products you can apply yourself.
▸What if the add-on is already on the car?
Refuse to pay for it. If pulse-protection, window tint, or paint protection was installed by the previous owner or as a lot accessory, the dealer cannot charge you for it.
Informational only. Not legal or financial advice. Fair-market rates vary by region.