Dealer Transparency Index

Real dealer behavior. Real prices. No reviews. Just data.

Based on 0+ scored dealers and 0+ verified OTD quotes*

How It Works

Real pricing data from real dealer quotes — collected by our AI agent.

1

AI Agent Gets Quotes

Our AI car-buying agent contacts dealers on behalf of real consumers and collects itemized out-the-door prices.

2

We Score Every Dealer

Doc fees, add-ons, and markup are analyzed to generate a transparency score from 0 to 100.

3

You Compare & Buy

See exactly what dealers charge before you visit. The most transparent dealers earn your business.

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Messages Exchanged
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Dealers Contacted
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Quotes Negotiated
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Avg Response Time

How We Calculate Scores

Fee Transparency
30% weight

Lower doc fees = higher score. Benchmark is $499.

Add-on Behavior
30% weight

Fewer mandatory add-ons = higher score.

Dealer Markup
30% weight

Lower dealer-controlled fees above listing = higher score.

Data Quality
10% weight

Complete, detailed quotes = higher score.

Ray and Zach Shefska, founders of CarEdge

About Us

Founded in 2019 by father-and-son team Ray and Zach Shefska, CarEdge is a leading car buying service dedicated to bringing transparency and fairness in the automotive industry.

From researching vehicles to negotiating deals, CarEdge helps consumers save money, time, and hassle. We always serve the consumer, never car dealers or automakers.

Learn more about our commitment to our community

*Information provided for general informational purposes only. Scores are independently calculated and do not imply endorsement of or affiliation with any dealer. Verify all information independently before making a purchase decision. See our Terms of Service.