Transparency Verdict
Fair Oaks earns a B.
Mostly honest. Stay alert.
Fair on the big stuff, but there are small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.
Limited confidence — based on 1 verified out-the-door quote
Collected Jul 24, 2025 – Jul 24, 2025 · Updated Apr 21, 2026
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
The full story
Why Fair Oaks earned this grade
Between July 2025 and July 2025, CarEdge negotiated or logged 1 verified deals with this dealership. We pulled the doc fee, the add-ons, and the gap between advertised and out-the-door price from each one. Then we graded them the way a friend in the business would: on the things that actually cost you money.
✓ What they do well
1 thingThe price you see is the price you get
Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."
! Where to push back
1 thingDoc fee is significantly inflated
$954 is $554 above the national average of $400. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.
TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.
Verified OTD quotes from Fair Oaks
Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.
Recent Quotes
Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions
1 verified quote
2017 Subaru Crosstrek
At a Glance
Tips for Fair Oaks
- Doc fee is $554 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
- This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Dealer markup is about 10% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
- Limited data (1 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fair Oaks's doc fee?
Fair Oaks charges a typical documentation fee of $954. The state average is $499. This is based on 1 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Fair Oaks add mandatory add-ons?
Based on our data, Fair Oaks does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.
Is Fair Oaks a good dealer?
Fair Oaks has a transparency score of 86.4/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 1 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
How we know this
Every number on this page came from a real deal.
Most dealer review sites scrape star ratings and count angry posts. We do the opposite. CarEdge shops for cars alongside thousands of real buyers every week — and when we negotiate on their behalf, we capture the full out-the-door breakdown the dealer sends back.
For Fair Oaks, that has meant 1 verified OTD quotes logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual doc fee, the actual add-ons, and the actual final price — not a salesperson's promise.
Fee Transparency
30%Is the doc fee reasonable, or is it just profit? We compare it against the state average — and the legal cap, where one exists.
Add-on Behavior
30%How often does the dealer try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?
Price Accuracy
30%Does the advertised listing price match what you'd actually sign for? We flag dealers whose out-the-door diverges from the listing.
Data Quality
10%More data = more trustworthy grade. Dealers with lots of recent, complete quotes score higher for consistency.
The four numbers behind the grade
Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to B.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 1 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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