Jims Auto Sales

Name: Jims Auto Sales
Address: 2339 U.S. 9, Toms River, NJ, 08755, US
Telephone: 732-913-8616
Price range: Doc Fee: $85
Rating: 4.0

Toms River, NJ2 verified quotes*These quotes come from real negotiations by CarEdge members. Each quote shows actual pricing a customer received from this dealer.Data: Oct 17, 2025 - Jan 20, 2026Claim this page

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

79/100

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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.

$85

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.

$1,245

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.100

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.30

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 ($85) is at or below NJ average ($695)
✓Average dealer add-ons of $1,245 when present
✓Dealer markup averages 0.0% above listing (excellent — minimal fees beyond the vehicle price)

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$85

NJ avg$695

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
2023 Ram 1500 Crew Cab 1500 Crew Cab	$43,352	—	$85	$1,495	View
2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid	$25,899	—	$85	$995	View

2023 Ram 1500 Crew Cab

1500 Crew Cab

$43,352

Doc Fee$85

Add-ons$1,495

Savings—

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2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

$25,899

Doc Fee$85

Add-ons$995

Savings—

View Original OTD Quote

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.

otheravg $1,495

1 quote

additional anti theftavg $995

1 quote

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jims Auto Sales's doc fee?

Jims Auto Sales charges a typical documentation fee of $85. The CA average is $98. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Jims Auto Sales add mandatory add-ons?

Jims Auto Sales adds an average of $1,245 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 Jims Auto Sales a good dealer?

Jims Auto Sales has a transparency score of 79/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 2 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

At a Glance

Doc fee ($85) is at or below average

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Jims Auto Sales

🚨This dealer often adds $1,245 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
✅Doc fee ($85) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
✅Dealer markup is only +0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
ℹ️Limited data (2 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.

Data Summary

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

What to Expect

When shopping at Jims Auto Sales:

Expect a doc fee around $85
Add-ons may total around $1,245
OTD price is typically 0-1% above listing

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