Paramount Automotive

Name: PARAMOUNT AUTOMOTIVE
Address: 1205 South Center Street, Hickory, NC, 28602, US
Telephone: 828-516-9265
Price range: Doc Fee: $899
Rating: 4.6

Hickory, NC13 verified quotes*These quotes come from real negotiations by CarEdge members. Each quote shows actual pricing a customer received from this dealer.Data: Sep 15, 2025 - Dec 10, 2025Claim this page

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Transparent Dealer

Score: 91.7/100

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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.

$899

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.

$69

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.

$321

Paramount Automotive Data-Driven Review

Based on 13 verified OTD quotes collected between Sep 2025 and Dec 2025, Paramount Automotive earns a Grade A transparency score of 91.7/100. Their doc fee of $899 is $205 above the NC average ($694). When present, add-ons average $69, which is relatively low. Buyers who negotiated saved an average of $321.

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.80

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.95

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.92

✓Doc fee ($899) is slightly above NC average ($699)
✓Average dealer add-ons of $69 when present
✓Dealer markup averages 0.0% above listing (excellent — minimal fees beyond the vehicle price)

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$899

NC avg$699

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
2024 Cadillac XT4 FWD Sport	$35,442	—	$899	None	View
2025 Kia Telluride EX X-Line	$51,105	$321	$899	None	View
2022 Toyota RAV4 LE	$23,388	—	$899	None	View
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Calligraphy	$50,650	—	$899	None	View
2025 Kia Telluride SX-Prestige	$56,023	—	—	$899	View

2024 Cadillac XT4

FWD Sport

$35,442

Doc Fee$899

Add-onsNone

Savings—

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2025 Kia Telluride

EX X-Line

$51,105

Doc Fee$899

Add-onsNone

Savings$321

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2022 Toyota RAV4

$23,388

Doc Fee$899

Add-onsNone

Savings—

View Original OTD Quote

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

Calligraphy

$50,650

Doc Fee$899

Add-onsNone

Savings—

View Original OTD Quote

2025 Kia Telluride

SX-Prestige

$56,023

Doc Fee—

Add-ons$899

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.

administration feeavg $899

1 quote

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paramount Automotive's doc fee?

Paramount Automotive charges a typical documentation fee of $899. The NC average is $694. This is based on 13 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Paramount Automotive add mandatory add-ons?

Paramount Automotive adds an average of $69 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 Paramount Automotive a good dealer?

Paramount Automotive has a transparency score of 91.7/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 13 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 Paramount Automotive

💰Doc fee is $501 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
📝Minor add-ons (~$69) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
⭐A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
✅Dealer markup is only +0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.

Data Summary

Total Quotes: 13
Recent (12mo): 13
Complete Data: 12

What to Expect

When shopping at Paramount Automotive:

Expect a doc fee around $899
Add-ons may total around $69
OTD price is typically 0-1% above listing

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