Transparency Verdict
Cencal Automotive Inc earns an A.
Promising early read.
The verified deals we have so far look reasonable on fees and pricing. We'll firm up the verdict as more data comes in.
Limited confidence — based on 1 verified out-the-door quote · Modesto, CA
Collected Jul 30, 2026 – Jul 30, 2026 · Updated Aug 12, 2026
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
One of the dealers buyers can trust.
Cencal Automotive Inc qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 100/100 from 1 verified out-the-door quotes.
The full story
Why Cencal Automotive Inc earned this grade
Between July 2026 and July 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 1 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 thingsDoc fee is in line with the market
At $70, their doc fee sits at or just under the CA average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.
Advertised pricing is largely honest
On average, the quoted price is only 0.4% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.
1 verified OTD quote from Cencal Automotive Inc
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At a Glance
Tips for Cencal Automotive Inc
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
- Doc fee ($70) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
- This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Median Price
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13
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Cencal Automotive Inc charge?
Based on 1 verified out-the-door quote collected by CarEdge, Cencal Automotive Inc charges a $70 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Cencal Automotive Inc earns Transparency Grade A (100/100).
What is Cencal Automotive Inc's doc fee?
Cencal Automotive Inc charges a typical documentation fee of $70. The CA average is $108. This is based on 1 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Cencal Automotive Inc add mandatory add-ons?
Based on our data, Cencal Automotive Inc does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.
Is Cencal Automotive Inc a good dealer?
Cencal Automotive Inc has a transparency score of 100/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 1 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 Cencal Automotive Inc in Modesto, CA, that has meant 1 verified OTD quotes 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
Doc Fee Comparison
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