Transparency Verdict
Lexus of Fremont - Swickard Auto Group 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 · Fremont, CA
Collected Apr 13, 2026 – Apr 13, 2026 · Updated Apr 24, 2026
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
The full story
Why Lexus of Fremont - Swickard Auto Group earned this grade
Between April 2026 and April 2026, 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
2 thingsDoc fee is in line with the market
At $85, their doc fee sits at or just under the CA average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.
The 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."
1 verified OTD quote from Lexus of Fremont - Swickard Auto Group
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Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Lexus of Fremont - Swickard Auto Group
- Minor add-ons (~$479) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
- Doc fee ($85) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
- Dealer markup is about 16% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
- Limited data (1 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lexus of Fremont - Swickard Auto Group's doc fee?
Lexus of Fremont - Swickard Auto Group charges a typical documentation fee of $85. The CA average is $499. This is based on 1 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Lexus of Fremont - Swickard Auto Group add mandatory add-ons?
Lexus of Fremont - Swickard Auto Group adds an average of $479 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 Lexus of Fremont - Swickard Auto Group a good dealer?
Lexus of Fremont - Swickard Auto Group has a transparency score of 82/100, 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 Lexus of Fremont - Swickard Auto Group in Fremont, CA, 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
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