California Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in California? We analyzed 5,630 verified OTD quotes from 1047 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
California's average doc fee is $113 — $287 below the national average.
California Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in California
The most transparent dealers in California based on verified pricing data.
| Rank | Dealer | Grade | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Sangera Subaru | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #2 | Santa Cruz Subaru | A 100/100 | 9 |
| #3 | Santa Cruz Toyota | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #4 | Santa Maria | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #5 | West Coast Auto Sales | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #6 | Weir Canyon Honda | A 100/100 | 6 |
| #7 | Audi Napa Valley | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #8 | Walnut Creek Ford | A 100/100 | 23 |
| #9 | Audi San Francisco | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #10 | Audi San Jose | A 100/100 | 6 |
Highest Doc Fees in California
These California dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $113.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | One Toyota Of Oakland | $1,295 | 3 |
| 2 | Auto Wholesale Outlet | $898 | 5 |
| 3 | Riverside Nissan | $789 | 3 |
| 4 | Genesis Of Richmond | $749 | 6 |
| 5 | Land Rover | $592 | 6 |
| 6 | Palm Springs Kia | $499 | 3 |
| 7 | Honda North Icl | $482 | 15 |
| 8 | Folsom Buick GMC | $452 | 4 |
| 9 | Honda Of North Hollywood | $388 | 3 |
| 10 | Tracy Volkswagen | $337 | 5 |
Lowest-Rated Dealers in California
These California dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.
| Dealer | Grade | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culver City Chevrolet | F 38.3/100 | $0 | 8 |
| Autohon | F 39.3/100 | $0 | 3 |
| California Motor Trade | F 43.7/100 | $85 | 3 |
| California Motors Direct | F 47.3/100 | $0 | 9 |
| Luis Padilla | F 47.4/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Capitol Subaru | F 52.3/100 | $0 | 6 |
| BMW San Luis Obispo | F 52.7/100 | $85 | 4 |
| Lexus Of El Cajon | F 53/100 | $85 | 4 |
| Land Rover Monterey | F 55/100 | $85 | 3 |
| Hanlees Fairfield | F 55.9/100 | $85 | 7 |
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