Other Kansas City dealers tack on hundreds — sometimes thousands — in doc fees, dealer prep, advertising markups, and other add-ons. At KC Auto Plaza, the price you see is the price you pay. Here's how transparent out-the-door pricing compares to the typical KC dealer experience.
These are real add-ons common across Kansas City metro dealers — pulled from consumer guidance and publicly-disclosed fee schedules. KC Auto Plaza charges $0 for every line item below.
| Fee Type | Typical KC Dealer | KC Auto Plaza Zero Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation / doc fee | $199 – $499 | $0 |
| Dealer prep / reconditioning fee | $200 – $1,500 | $0 |
| Advertising / market adjustment fee | $199 – $995 | $0 |
| VIN etching / anti-theft fee | $99 – $299 | $0 |
| Floor plan / financing markup | $500 – $3,000+ | $0 |
| Nitro fill / tire protection package | $99 – $399 | $0 |
Typical fees reflect publicly-disclosed Missouri dealer add-ons and consumer guidance. Sources: Missouri Attorney General consumer protection guidance; reported dealer disclosures from KC-area franchise dealers. We update this comparison as the market shifts. The only additional cost you'll see is state-required tax and title fees — and we'll show you those up front on every quote.
Buying a car shouldn't require a finance-manager investigation. Here's what makes our pricing different — and why it saves you money.
The price on the windshield is the price on your contract. No doc fees, no prep fees, no surprise add-ons at signing. Just the price.
Every vehicle has a clean title — no salvage, no rebuilt, no flood damage. We source from nationwide auctions and verify every history report before the car hits the lot.
Our master mechanics inspect and recondition every vehicle in-house. We don't charge a separate "dealer prep fee" because the work is part of getting the car ready to sell — not a profit line.
Browse our current lot inventory with no hidden fees, or fill out a one-minute form and request the specific vehicle you're hunting for. We'll send you a real out-the-door quote — not a teaser price with a finance office ambush at signing.
