Jim Ellis Toyota Of Mcdonough

Name: Jim Ellis Toyota of McDonough
Address: 144 Highway 81, McDonough, GA, 30253, US
Telephone: 770-685-6704
Price range: Doc Fee: $699
Rating: 4.3

McDonough, GA14 verified quotes*These quotes come from real negotiations by CarEdge members. Each quote shows actual pricing a customer received from this dealer.Data: Sep 16, 2025 - Jan 2, 2026Claim this page

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Transparent Dealer

Score: 86.8/100

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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.

$699

Avg Add-onsDealer add-ons are optional products like paint protection, window tinting, or anti-theft devices. These are often marked up significantly and can usually be declined or negotiated.

$464

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%

Avg NegotiatedThe difference between the first quote and final quote for the same vehicle. Shows how much was saved through negotiation.

$748

Jim Ellis Toyota Of Mcdonough Data-Driven Review

Based on 14 verified OTD quotes collected between Sep 2025 and Jan 2026, Jim Ellis Toyota Of Mcdonough earns a Grade B transparency score of 86.8/100. Their typical doc fee of $699 is close to the GA average ($617). When present, add-ons average $464, which is relatively low. Buyers who negotiated saved an average of $748.

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.92

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.79

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.57

✓Doc fee ($699) is slightly above GA average ($599)
✓Average dealer add-ons of $464 when present
✓Dealer markup averages 0.0% above listing (excellent — minimal fees beyond the vehicle price)

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$699

GA 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.

Vehicle	Final PriceOut-the-door (OTD) price is the total amount you'll pay, including the vehicle price, taxes, fees, and any add-ons. This is the number that matters when comparing deals.	SavingsThe difference between the first quote and final quote for the same vehicle. Shows how much was saved through negotiation.	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.	Add-onsDealer add-ons are optional products like paint protection, window tinting, or anti-theft devices. These are often marked up significantly and can usually be declined or negotiated.	OTD
2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid XLE	$54,534	—	—	$595	View
2020 Infiniti Q50 LUXE LUXE	$25,849	—	—	None	View
2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Platinum	$51,958	—	$699	None	View
2023 Toyota 4RUNNER TRD OFF-RD PREM	$49,818	—	$699	None	View
2024 Toyota Camry TRD V6 Sedan TRD V6	$40,606	$748	$699	None	View
2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road	$63,947	—	$699	$595	View
2025 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium	$38,688	—	$699	$595	View
2025 Toyota RAV4 XLE Premium	$41,176	—	$699	None	View

2026 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid

XLE

$54,534

Doc Fee—

Add-ons$595

Savings—

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2020 Infiniti Q50 LUXE

LUXE

$25,849

Doc Fee—

Add-onsNone

Savings—

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2024 Toyota Grand Highlander

Platinum

$51,958

Doc Fee$699

Add-onsNone

Savings—

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2023 Toyota 4RUNNER

TRD OFF-RD PREM

$49,818

Doc Fee$699

Add-onsNone

Savings—

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2024 Toyota Camry TRD V6 Sedan

TRD V6

$40,606

Doc Fee$699

Add-onsNone

Savings$748

View Original OTD Quote

2025 Toyota 4Runner

TRD Off-Road

$63,947

Doc Fee$699

Add-ons$595

Savings—

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2025 Toyota RAV4

XLE Premium

$38,688

Doc Fee$699

Add-ons$595

Savings—

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2025 Toyota RAV4

XLE Premium

$41,176

Doc Fee$699

Add-onsNone

Savings—

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Most Common Add-onsThe most frequently seen dealer add-ons at this dealer, based on itemized OTD quotes. Shows how often each add-on appears and the average price when present.

window tintavg $595

4 quotes

dealer installed accessoriesavg $595

1 quote

panoramic moonroofavg $1,350

1 quote

rear hatch cargo lampsavg $499

1 quote

mudguardsavg $150

1 quote

phone cable charge packageavg $79

1 quote

all weather floor mats with all weather cargo matavg $499

1 quote

clear paint protection - door packageavg $249

1 quote

toyoguard platinumavg $699

1 quote

50 state emissions

1 quote

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jim Ellis Toyota Of Mcdonough's doc fee?

Jim Ellis Toyota Of Mcdonough charges a typical documentation fee of $699. The GA average is $617. This is based on 14 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Jim Ellis Toyota Of Mcdonough add mandatory add-ons?

Jim Ellis Toyota Of Mcdonough adds an average of $464 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 Jim Ellis Toyota Of Mcdonough a good dealer?

Jim Ellis Toyota Of Mcdonough has a transparency score of 86.8/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 14 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 Jim Ellis Toyota Of Mcdonough

💰Doc fee is $301 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
📝Minor add-ons (~$464) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
✅Dealer markup is only +0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.

Data Summary

Total Quotes: 14
Recent (12mo): 14
Complete Data: 8

What to Expect

When shopping at Jim Ellis Toyota Of Mcdonough:

Expect a doc fee around $699
Add-ons may total around $464
OTD price is typically 0-1% above listing

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