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90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Autonation Acura Stevens Creek earns an A.

One of the good ones.

You can walk in here with confidence. Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final number usually matches the listing.

Moderate confidence — based on 17 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Santa Clara, CA
Collected Dec 4, 2025Apr 14, 2026 · Updated Apr 28, 2026

Location

Santa Clara, CA

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The full story

Why Autonation Acura Stevens Creek earned this grade

Between December 2025 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 17 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

3 things

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $85, their doc fee sits at or just under the CA average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Add-ons are the exception, not the rule

Only 12% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $298 when present. Most shoppers here never see them.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 2.1% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back:Nothing glaring. That's part of why they scored where they did.

17 verified OTD quotes from Autonation Acura Stevens Creek

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

6 vehicle transactions17 individual quotes

2026 Acura ADX

A-Spec Package 4dr All-Wheel DriveNew2 quotes
$42,080
$85doc fee$298add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

2024 Toyota Grand Highlander

Platinum
$53,582
$85doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Acura RDX

Advance PackageNew
$55,443
$85doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2019 Subaru Ascent

KCC PremiumUsed
$25,296
$85doc feeNo add-ons

2019 Acura MDX

w/Advance Pkg11 quotes
$29,491
$85doc feeNo add-onsSaved $373
View 11 Quotes →

2019 Acura MDX

Advance Pkg (A9) 4dr SH-AWD
$29,491
$85doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

1
wheel locksavg $298
2 quotes

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Autonation Acura Stevens Creek

  • Minor add-ons (~$35) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($85) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +2% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
Live inventory

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 is Autonation Acura Stevens Creek's doc fee?

Autonation Acura Stevens Creek charges a typical documentation fee of $85. The CA average is $84. This is based on 17 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Autonation Acura Stevens Creek add mandatory add-ons?

Autonation Acura Stevens Creek adds an average of $35 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 Acura Stevens Creek a good dealer?

Autonation Acura Stevens Creek has a transparency score of 97.8/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 17 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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 Autonation Acura Stevens Creek in Santa Clara, CA, that has meant 17 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 A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
93
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$85
CA avg$99
National avg$400

Pulled 17 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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