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El Dorado

McKinney, TX·28 verified quotes*

Sep 30, 2025Apr 6, 2026· Score updated Apr 11, 2026

B
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 85.7/100
Doc Fee
$225

TX caps at $225

Add-on Rate
43%of quotes

Avg $2,086 when present

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El Dorado Review

Based on 28 verified OTD quotes from Sep 2025 to Apr 2026, El Dorado earns a Grade B (85.7/100). Their typical doc fee of $225 is close to the TX average ($176). Add-ons average $894 when present — ask for an itemized breakdown. Buyers who negotiated saved an average of $1,673.

Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
95
Add-on Behavior (30%)
64
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
79
  • Doc fee ($225) is at or below TX average ($231)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $2,086 when present
  • Price accuracy is excellent — quotes closely match advertised prices

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$225
TX avg$231
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

14 vehicle transactions28 individual quotes

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

3 quotes
$44,592
$225doc fee$2,485add-onsSaved $2,119
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2025 Mazda CX-5

New2 quotes
$32,856
$225doc feeNo add-ons
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2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Crew Cab Pickup
$50,678
$225doc fee$4,074add-ons
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2026 Chevrolet Colorado

Crew Cab PickupNew
$42,968
$225doc fee$4,280add-ons
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2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2 quotes
$41,452
$225doc fee$890add-ons
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2025 Mazda CX-70

3 quotes
$38,674
$225doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback

New2 quotes
$36,567
$225doc feeNo add-ons
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2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

New
$64,549
$225doc fee$3,074add-ons
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2022 Toyota Camry

Used
$35,793
doc feeNo add-ons
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2022 Toyota Camry

Used4 quotes
$35,793
$225doc feeNo add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
guardavg $512
12 quotes
2
window tintavg $694
10 quotes
3
paint protectionavg $1,162
6 quotes
4
theft protectionavg $1,245
4 quotes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is El Dorado's doc fee?

El Dorado charges a typical documentation fee of $225. The TX average is $176. This is based on 28 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does El Dorado add mandatory add-ons?

El Dorado adds an average of $894 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 El Dorado a good dealer?

El Dorado has a transparency score of 85.7/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 28 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 El Dorado

  • Expect ~$894 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Doc fee ($225) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is about 1% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
  • 28 quotes analyzed. This score is based on solid data.
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