A

Audi Calabasas earns an A.

Fees are reasonable, and add-ons are rare.

$85
Median dealer fees

$32 below CA median

17%
Quoted add-ons

On 1 of 6 quotes, past year

6
Quotes, past year →

6 verified quotes since 2026

Developing confidence (latest quote Oct 2026)Calabasas, CAUpdated How we score dealersPart of Lithia Motors Inc.

Location

Calabasas, CA

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The full story

Why Audi Calabasas earned this grade

Audi Calabasas has an A grade. From July through October 2026, CarEdge reviewed 6 verified quotes. This review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices, and whether charges were clearly shown.

What they do well

  • ✓ Dealer fees were modest and itemized. Average confirmed dealer fees were $85 across the six quotes, below the Median state fee in California of $117, the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample. Dealer fees were fully itemized in all six quotes.

Where to push back

Two written offers had vehicle selling prices more than $1 above the advertised price, by as much as $770; two others were within $1. Ask the dealer to explain any higher written price and confirm the advertised price before agreeing.

Two quotes show required extras averaging $349.50, and one had a positive required-extra charge. Ask whether any required extras apply to your offer and have their cost shown on the written quote.

6 verified OTD quotes from Audi Calabasas

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

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

All 6 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade

2018 Chevrolet Bolt EV

LTUsed2 quotes
$13,459
$85dealer feesNo mandatory add-ons$699optionalSaved $758
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Audi Q7

PremiumNew4 quotes
$62,500
$85dealer fees$699mandatorySaved $3,343
View 4 Quotes →

Over a year old · shown for reference, not counted in the grade

2025 Audi Q6 e-tron

New2 quotes
$69,352
$85dealer fees$1,398mandatorySaved $3,988
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Optional — ask to remove
clear shield ppfavg $699
1 quote
Quoted Add-ons
clear shield ppfavg $699
1 quote

At a Glance

Total dealer fees ($85) at or below the CA median
Quotes fully itemized
3 of 6 quotes were approximately $1,036 above the advertised price, before taxes and government fees

Tips for Audi Calabasas

  • 1 of 6 quotes included add-ons (Clear Shield PPF), not marked optional.
  • 3 of 6 quotes were approximately $1,036 above the advertised price, before taxes and government fees. Ask for the out-the-door price in writing first.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
  • Total dealer fees are at or below the state median. One less thing to negotiate.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Audi Calabasas charge?

Based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Audi Calabasas charges $85 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $233 when present. Audi Calabasas earns Transparency Grade A (99/100).

Does Audi Calabasas add dealer add-ons?

Audi Calabasas adds an average of $233 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 6 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.

Does Audi Calabasas's advertised price include all required charges?

On 3 of 6 quotes from the past year, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees matched the advertised price. On the other 3 it was about $1,036 higher.

Is Audi Calabasas a good dealership?

Audi Calabasas has a transparency score of 99/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 6 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Audi Calabasas?

CarEdge reviews Audi Calabasas on 6 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (99/100), with dealer fees of $85 versus a CA median of $117. On 3 of 6 quotes from the past year, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees matched the advertised price. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 6 quotes in the past year.

Is Audi Calabasas a transparent Audi dealer in Calabasas?

Yes. Audi Calabasas holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (99/100), based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.

How does Audi Calabasas compare to other Audi dealers?

You can compare Audi Calabasas's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other Audi dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Audi dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Audi Dealerships in Los Angeles, Best Audi Dealerships in Oxnard-Ventura, Best Audi Dealerships in California and Best Audi Dealerships in the US rank Audi 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 Audi Calabasas in Calabasas, CA, that has meant 6 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 3 negotiated deals 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 Score

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

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
96
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Total Dealer Fees Comparison

This dealer$85
CA median$117

Graded on 6 quotes from the past year (6 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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