El Centro Motors

El Centro, CA·4 verified quotes*

Oct 28, 2025Dec 15, 2025· Score updated Apr 1, 2026

B
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 86.5/100
Doc Fee
$85

$18 below CA average

CA caps at $85

Add-on Rate
75%of quotes

Avg $495 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.

11 negotiable
0d125d250d375d500d$17k$55k$92k$130k$167kDays 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%)
55
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100
  • Doc fee ($85) is at or below CA average ($103)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $495 when present
  • Price accuracy is excellent — quotes closely match advertised prices

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$85
CA avg$103
National avg$398

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

2 vehicle transactions4 individual quotes

2025 Ford Maverick

Tremor All-Wheel Drive SuperCrew 4New
$43,244
$85doc feeNo add-ons
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2025 Ford Ranger

XLT 4x2 SuperCrew 5 ft. box 128.7 iNew3 quotes
$44,849
$85doc fee$495add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
sprayed-on bed linneravg $495
3 quotes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is El Centro Motors's doc fee?

El Centro Motors charges a typical documentation fee of $85. The CA average is $499. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does El Centro Motors add mandatory add-ons?

El Centro Motors adds an average of $371 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 El Centro Motors a good dealer?

El Centro Motors has a transparency score of 86.5/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

Doc fee ($85) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price
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Tips for El Centro Motors

  • Minor add-ons (~$371) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Doc fee ($85) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is about 3% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
  • Limited data (4 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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