B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Alfa Romeo Of San Jose 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.

Developing confidence — based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · San Jose, CA
Collected Aug 2, 2025Apr 29, 2026 · Updated Jul 17, 2026

Location

San Jose, CA

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The full story

Why Alfa Romeo Of San Jose earned this grade

Between August 2025 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 6 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 things

Doc fee is genuinely reasonable

$0 is $117 below the CA average of $117. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 1.7% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Add-ons are baked into almost every deal

67% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $349. This is their business model — inflate the OTD, then hope you don't line-item it.

TipDemand an itemized quote before signing anything. Every add-on is optional — refuse them unless you actually want them.

6 verified OTD quotes from Alfa Romeo Of San Jose

Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.

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Most Common Add-ons

1
f&i productavg $349
4 quotes

At a Glance

Doc fee ($0) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Alfa Romeo Of San Jose

  • Minor add-ons (~$233) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Doc fee ($0) is at or below CA average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +2% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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On the lot right now

Separate from the grade above — this is what's currently listed. Useful for spotting aging stock with room to negotiate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Alfa Romeo Of San Jose charge?

Based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Alfa Romeo Of San Jose charges a $0 documentation fee and averages $233 in dealer add-ons when present. Alfa Romeo Of San Jose earns Transparency Grade B (84.7/100).

What is Alfa Romeo Of San Jose's doc fee?

Alfa Romeo Of San Jose charges a typical documentation fee of $0. The CA average is $117. This is based on 6 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Alfa Romeo Of San Jose add mandatory add-ons?

Alfa Romeo Of San Jose adds an average of $233 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 Alfa Romeo Of San Jose a good dealer?

Alfa Romeo Of San Jose has a transparency score of 84.7/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 6 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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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 Alfa Romeo Of San Jose in San Jose, CA, that has meant 6 verified OTD quotes across 1 negotiated deals 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 Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
60
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
67

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$0
CA avg$117
National avg$400

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