Autonation

Buena Park, CA·39 verified quotes*

Aug 21, 2025Mar 27, 2026· Score updated Apr 1, 2026

B
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 89.4/100
Doc Fee
$225

$122 above CA average

CA caps at $85

Add-on Rate
46%of quotes

Avg $2,200 when present

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Autonation Review

Based on 39 verified OTD quotes from Aug 2025 to Mar 2026, Autonation earns a Grade B (89.4/100). Their typical doc fee of $225 is at or below the CA average. Add-ons average $668 when present — ask for an itemized breakdown. Buyers who negotiated saved an average of $1,944.

Price vs. Days on Lot

Vehicles in the upper-right are expensive and slow to sell — best negotiation opportunities.

1 negotiable
0d35d69d104d138d$54k$101k$149k$197k$244kDays on Lot
New
Used
Negotiable

Days on Market

How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.

Fresh stock
Normal
Aging
Negotiate

Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
72
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
80
  • Doc fee ($225) is slightly above CA average ($103)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $2,200 when present
  • Fees average 1.2% above listing (~$420 on a $35k vehicle) — minimal

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$225
CA avg$103
National avg$398

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

30 vehicle transactions39 individual quotes

2025 Subaru Crosstrek

SRF Limited2 quotes
$30,920
$799doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,045
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2024 BMW I5

245T eDrive40
$50,483
$85doc feeNo add-ons
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2024 BMW I5 245T eDrive40

2 quotes
$50,483
$85doc feeNo add-onsSaved $4,278
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2023 BMW 530i

235A
$39,391
$225doc feeNo add-ons
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2025 Volkswagen Tiguan

RM12PS SNew2 quotes
$28,250
$899doc fee$99add-ons
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2025 Volkswagen Tiguan

RM12PS SNew
$28,250
$899doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Toyota Sienna

5419 PlatinumNew
$67,150
$995doc fee$1,952add-ons
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2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 55

AMG GT 55New
$144,965
$85doc feeNo add-ons
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2024 Lexus RX 350

Premium Plus2 quotes
$53,074
$225doc fee$8add-ons
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2025 Ford Bronco

Big Bend E7BNew
$55,523
$225doc fee$13,021add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
electronic filing feeavg $270
7 quotes
2
appearance protection - 3 yravg $749
6 quotes
3
dealer services feeavg $995
6 quotes
4
dent protection - 3 yravg $749
5 quotes
5
tintavg $382
3 quotes
6
lifetime ceramic window tintavg $249
2 quotes
7
reg/tag/title feesavg $313
2 quotes
8
tire/battery/mvweaavg $9
2 quotes
9
wheel locksavg $107
2 quotes
10
reg/tag/title feeavg $450
2 quotes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Autonation's doc fee?

Autonation charges a typical documentation fee of $225. The CA average is $499. This is based on 39 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Autonation add mandatory add-ons?

Autonation adds an average of $668 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 Autonation a good dealer?

Autonation has a transparency score of 89.4/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 39 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

Doc fee ($225) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price
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Tips for Autonation

  • Expect ~$668 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Doc fee ($225) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +1% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • 39 quotes analyzed. This score is based on solid data.
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