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Puente Hills Ford

Encinitas, CA·11 verified quotes*

Sep 20, 2025Jan 4, 2026· Score updated Apr 11, 2026

C
75.8/100
Doc Fee
$85

CA caps at $85

Add-on Rate
82%of quotes

Avg $2,124 when present

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Puente Hills Ford Review

Based on 11 verified OTD quotes from Sep 2025 to Jan 2026, Puente Hills Ford earns a Grade C (75.8/100). Their typical doc fee of $85 is at or below the CA average. Add-ons average $1,738 when present — ask for an itemized breakdown. Buyers who negotiated saved an average of $2,519.

Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
31
Price Accuracy (30%)
89
Data Quality (10%)
100
  • Doc fee ($85) is at or below CA average ($101)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $2,124 when present
  • Fees average 4.4% above listing (~$1,540 on a $35k vehicle) — typical

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$85
CA avg$101
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

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Most Common Add-ons

1
theft protectionavg $1,062
9 quotes
2
guardavg $605
8 quotes
3
ford surface protectavg $675
7 quotes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Puente Hills Ford's doc fee?

Puente Hills Ford charges a typical documentation fee of $85. The CA average is $499. This is based on 11 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Puente Hills Ford add mandatory add-ons?

Puente Hills Ford adds an average of $1,738 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 Puente Hills Ford a good dealer?

Puente Hills Ford has a transparency score of 75.8/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 11 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

At a Glance

Doc fee ($85) is at or below average
High add-ons averaging $1,738
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Tips for Puente Hills Ford

  • This dealer often adds $1,738 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Doc fee ($85) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +4% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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