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Central Auto Group

Plainfield, CT2 verified quotes*These quotes come from real negotiations by CarEdge members. Each quote shows actual pricing a customer received from this dealer.Data: Oct 28, 2025 - Dec 9, 2025Claim this page

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

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Transparent Dealer
Score: 96/100
Shop Inventory860-564-8020Website
Doc FeeA documentation fee (doc fee) covers the dealer's cost for processing paperwork. It's legally required to be the same for all customers at a given dealership. In most states, this fee is negotiable.
$759
Dealer MarkupThe percentage the dealer adds above the listing price in fees (doc fee, add-ons, and other charges). Taxes and government fees are excluded. Lower is better.
+0.0%

Transparency Score BreakdownOur transparency score (0-100) measures how upfront dealers are about pricing. Higher scores mean lower doc fees, fewer add-ons, and prices closer to what's advertised.

Fee Transparency (30%)Measures doc fee fairness. Dealers charging at or below $499 score highest. Fees above $1,500 score lowest. Doc fees are the same for every customer at a dealership.87
Add-on Behavior (30%)Measures how often the dealer adds extra products to deals. Dealers who rarely push add-ons or keep them minimal score highest.100
Dealer Markup (30%)Measures dealer-controlled fees above the listed price, excluding taxes and title fees. Dealers with minimal markup score highest.100
Data Quality (10%)Measures how complete the pricing data is in our records. More complete data = more reliable scores.100
  • ✓Doc fee ($759) is slightly above CT average ($599)
  • ✓No mandatory dealer add-ons detected
  • ✓Dealer markup averages 0.0% above listing (excellent — minimal fees beyond the vehicle price)

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$759
CT avg$599
National avg$398

Recent QuotesThese quotes come from real negotiations by CarEdge members. Each quote shows actual pricing a customer received from this dealer.

2024 Mazda CX-90

3.3 Turbo S Premium Plus

$47,485
Doc Fee$759
Add-onsNone
Savings—
View Original OTD Quote

2024 Mazda CX-30

2.5 Carbon Turbo T2802

$31,806
Doc Fee$759
Add-onsNone
Savings—
View Original OTD Quote

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central Auto Group's doc fee?

Central Auto Group charges a typical documentation fee of $759. The CT average is $626. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Is Central Auto Group a good dealer?

Central Auto Group has a transparency score of 96/100, 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

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Central Auto Group

  • 💰Doc fee is $361 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • ⭐A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • 👍This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • ✅Dealer markup is only +0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.

Data Summary

Total Quotes
2
Recent (12mo)
2
Complete Data
2

What to Expect

When shopping at Central Auto Group:

  • Expect a doc fee around $759
  • OTD price is typically 0-1% above listing
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