Lafontaine Automotive Group

Name: LaFONTAINE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP
Address: 4000 Highland Road, Highland Charter Township, MI, 48357, US
Telephone: 833-779-6187
Price range: Doc Fee: $280
Rating: 4.7

Highland Charter Township, MI9 verified quotes*These quotes come from real negotiations by CarEdge members. Each quote shows actual pricing a customer received from this dealer.Data: Sep 3, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025Claim this page

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Transparent Dealer

Score: 93/100

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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.

$280

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.

$452

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.

$1,355

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.97

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.80

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 ($280) is slightly above MI average ($260)
✓Average dealer add-ons of $452 when present
✓Dealer markup averages 0.0% above listing (excellent — minimal fees beyond the vehicle price)

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$280

MI avg$260

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
2022 Toyota HIGHLANDER	$45,906	$1,355	$280	None	View
2022 Lincoln NAUTILUS	$38,251	—	$280	None	View
2020 Ford EXPLORER	$34,246	—	$280	None	View
2023 Lincoln NAVIGATOR	$81,962	—	$280	$1,355	View
2025 Polestar Polestar 3	$77,680	—	$280	None	View

2022 Toyota HIGHLANDER

$45,906

Doc Fee$280

Add-onsNone

Savings$1,355

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2022 Lincoln NAUTILUS

$38,251

Doc Fee$280

Add-onsNone

Savings—

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2020 Ford EXPLORER

$34,246

Doc Fee$280

Add-onsNone

Savings—

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2023 Lincoln NAVIGATOR

$81,962

Doc Fee$280

Add-ons$1,355

Savings—

View Original OTD Quote

2025 Polestar Polestar 3

$77,680

Doc Fee$280

Add-onsNone

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.

financed aftermarketsavg $1,355

3 quotes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lafontaine Automotive Group's doc fee?

Lafontaine Automotive Group charges a typical documentation fee of $280. The MI average is $248. This is based on 9 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Lafontaine Automotive Group add mandatory add-ons?

Lafontaine Automotive Group adds an average of $452 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 Lafontaine Automotive Group a good dealer?

Lafontaine Automotive Group has a transparency score of 93/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 9 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

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Tips for Lafontaine Automotive Group

📝Minor add-ons (~$452) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
⭐A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
✅Doc fee ($280) 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.

Data Summary

Total Quotes: 9
Recent (12mo): 9
Complete Data: 9

What to Expect

When shopping at Lafontaine Automotive Group:

Expect a doc fee around $280
Add-ons may total around $452
OTD price is typically 0-1% above listing

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