Aaron Ford Escondido

Name: Aaron Ford Escondido
Address: 1717 Auto Park Way South, Escondido, CA, 92029, US
Telephone: 760-582-2558
Price range: Doc Fee: $85
Rating: 2.0

Escondido, CA4 verified quotes*These quotes come from real negotiations by CarEdge members. Each quote shows actual pricing a customer received from this dealer.

Data: Dec 17, 2025 - Dec 18, 2025

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41/100

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Doc FeeA documentation fee (doc fee) covers the dealer's cost for processing paperwork. It's legally required to be the same for all customers at a given dealership. In most states, this fee is negotiable.

$85

Avg Add-onsDealer add-ons are optional products like paint protection, window tinting, or anti-theft devices. These are often marked up significantly and can usually be declined or negotiated.

$2,090

Dealer MarkupThe percentage the dealer adds above the listing price in fees (doc fee, add-ons, and other charges). Taxes and government fees are excluded. Lower is better.

+15.1%

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Transparency Score BreakdownOur transparency score (0-100) measures how upfront dealers are about pricing. Higher scores mean lower doc fees, fewer add-ons, and prices closer to what's advertised.

Fee Transparency (30%)Measures doc fee fairness. Dealers charging at or below $499 score highest. Fees above $1,500 score lowest. Doc fees are the same for every customer at a dealership.100

Add-on Behavior (30%)Measures how often the dealer adds extra products to deals. Dealers who rarely push add-ons or keep them minimal score highest.20

Dealer Markup (30%)Measures dealer-controlled fees above the listed price, excluding taxes and title fees. Dealers with minimal markup score highest.0

Data Quality (10%)Measures how complete the pricing data is in our records. More complete data = more reliable scores.50

✓Doc fee ($85) is at or below CA average ($85)
✓Average dealer add-ons of $2,090 when present
✓Dealer markup averages 15.1% above listing (high — significant fees or add-ons)

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$85

CA avg$85

National avg$398

Recent QuotesThese quotes come from real negotiations by CarEdge members. Each quote shows actual pricing a customer received from this dealer.

Vehicle	Final PriceOut-the-door (OTD) price is the total amount you'll pay, including the vehicle price, taxes, fees, and any add-ons. This is the number that matters when comparing deals.	SavingsThe difference between the first quote and final quote for the same vehicle. Shows how much was saved through negotiation.	Doc FeeA documentation fee (doc fee) covers the dealer's cost for processing paperwork. It's legally required to be the same for all customers at a given dealership. In most states, this fee is negotiable.	Add-onsDealer add-ons are optional products like paint protection, window tinting, or anti-theft devices. These are often marked up significantly and can usually be declined or negotiated.	OTD
2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer	$21,992	—	$85	$2,090	View

2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer

$21,992

Doc Fee$85

Add-ons$2,090

Savings—

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Most Common Add-onsThe most frequently seen dealer add-ons at this dealer, based on itemized OTD quotes. Shows how often each add-on appears and the average price when present.

etchavg $595

4 quotes

karr security (n)avg $1,495

4 quotes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aaron Ford Escondido's doc fee?

Aaron Ford Escondido charges a typical documentation fee of $85. The CA average is $84. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Aaron Ford Escondido add mandatory add-ons?

Aaron Ford Escondido adds an average of $2,090 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 Aaron Ford Escondido a good dealer?

Aaron Ford Escondido has a transparency score of 41/100, earning a Grade F. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

At a Glance

High add-ons averaging $2,090

High dealer markup (+15.1% above listing)

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Tips for Aaron Ford Escondido

🚨This dealer often adds $2,090 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
⚡Low-rated dealer. Get everything in writing. Ask for an itemized OTD quote before visiting.
📊Dealer markup is 15% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
✅Doc fee ($85) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.

Data Summary

Total Quotes: 4
Recent (12mo): 4
Complete Data: 2

What to Expect

When shopping at Aaron Ford Escondido:

Expect a doc fee around $85
Add-ons may total around $2,090
OTD price is typically 15-16% above listing

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