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Community Auto Group

Santa Maria, CA·3 verified quotes*

Dec 1, 2025Dec 1, 2025· Score updated Apr 4, 2026

C
79/100
Doc Fee
$85

$17 below CA average

CA caps at $85

Add-on Rate
100%of quotes

Avg $1,295 when present

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Price vs. Days on Lot

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

1 negotiable
0d125d250d375d500d$15k$27k$39k$51k$63kDays 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%)
30
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100
  • Doc fee ($85) is at or below CA average ($102)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $1,295 when present
  • Fees average 0.6% above listing (~$210 on a $35k vehicle) — minimal

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$85
CA avg$102
National avg$398

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

1 vehicle transaction3 individual quotes

2026 Volkswagen Tiguan

2.0T SE R-Line Black 4dr Front-WheeNew3 quotes
$44,558
$85doc fee$1,295add-onsSaved $1,424
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Most Common Add-ons

1
xzilon protectionavg $1,295
3 quotes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Community Auto Group's doc fee?

Community Auto Group charges a typical documentation fee of $85. The CA average is $499. This is based on 3 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Community Auto Group add mandatory add-ons?

Community Auto Group adds an average of $1,295 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 Community Auto Group a good dealer?

Community Auto Group has a transparency score of 79/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 3 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

At a Glance

Doc fee ($85) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price
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Tips for Community Auto Group

  • This dealer often adds $1,295 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Doc fee ($85) 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.
  • Limited data (3 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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