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Acura of the Desert earns a C.
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- $131
- Median dealer fees
- All
- Quoted add-ons
$14 above CA median
In 2 quotes, past year
Limited confidence (latest quote Sep 2026)Cathedral City, CAUpdated How we score dealers
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
The full story
Why Acura of the Desert earned this grade
CarEdge reviewed two verified quotes for Acura Of The Desert, from March to September 2026. This is a small sample. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges are clearly shown.
What they do well
These quotes do not establish a specific pricing or fee-disclosure strength.
Where to push back
Both quotes include required extras, averaging $710. Ask which items are required, whether any can be removed or discounted, and how they affect the total.
Neither quote fully itemizes dealer fees. In the one quote with a confirmed total, dealer fees were $130.75, above California’s $117 Median state fee—the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample. Ask for a written breakdown of every dealer fee and an itemized offer showing the vehicle’s selling price, required extras, taxes and government charges before agreeing.
2 verified OTD quotes from Acura of the Desert
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Tips for Acura of the Desert
- 2 of 2 quotes included add-ons (wheel locks, trunk tray, and splash guards, Installed Accessories), not marked optional.
- Limited data (2 quotes from the past year). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Acura of the Desert charge?
Based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Acura of the Desert charges $131 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $710 when present. Acura of the Desert earns Transparency Grade C (73/100), based on limited data (2 verified quotes).
Does Acura of the Desert add dealer add-ons?
Acura of the Desert adds an average of $710 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 2 of 2 quotes in the past year. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Is Acura of the Desert a good dealership?
Acura of the Desert earns a Grade C (73/100), based on limited data (2 verified quotes from the past year). The grade reflects its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.
What do reviews say about Acura of the Desert?
CarEdge reviews Acura of the Desert on 2 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade C (73/100), an early read that may change as more quotes come in, with dealer fees of $131 versus a CA median of $117. Quoted add-ons appeared on 2 of 2 quotes in the past year.
Is Acura of the Desert a transparent Acura dealer in Cathedral City?
CarEdge has limited data on Acura of the Desert so far. Acura of the Desert holds CarEdge Transparency Grade C (73/100), based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. The grade may change as more quotes come in.
How does Acura of the Desert compare to other Acura dealers?
You can compare Acura of the Desert's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other Acura dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Acura dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Acura Dealerships in California and Best Acura Dealerships in the US rank Acura dealers on the same data.
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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 Acura of the Desert in Cathedral City, CA, that has meant 2 verified OTD quotes from the past year logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual dealer fees, the actual add-ons, and the final price against the advertised price — not a salesperson's promise.
Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.
Fee Transparency
30%Are the dealer's fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.
Add-on Behavior
30%How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don't count against them.
Price Accuracy
30%Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.
Data Quality
10%Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.
The four numbers behind the grade
Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to C.
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Graded on 2 quotes from the past year (2 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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