C

Elk Grove Acura earns a C.

Early deals show some friction on fees or add-ons. Compare quotes before you commit.

$122
Median dealer fees

$5 above CA median

50%
Quoted add-ons

On 2 of 4 quotes, past year

4
Quotes, past year →

4 verified quotes since 2025

Developing confidence (latest quote Aug 2026)Elk Grove, CAUpdated How we score dealersPart of Knight Automotive Group

Location

Elk Grove, CA

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The full story

Why Elk Grove Acura earned this grade

Elk Grove Acura’s eligible quotes span December 2025 through August 2026; CarEdge reviewed 4 verified quotes. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.

What they do well

No clear pricing strength stands out in these quotes.

Where to push back

Average confirmed dealer fees were $250.75, compared with the Median state fee in CA of $117. The median is the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample. All 4 quotes had confirmed dealer fees above that amount. Ask for the dealer fees to be itemized and whether any can be reduced.

Three quotes show required extras, averaging $2,054.67; two of those quotes include a required-extra charge greater than zero. Ask which extras are required, whether they can be removed, and for their exact cost in writing. One quote also showed a single combined-fees amount that was unclear. Before agreeing, request an itemized written offer that separates the vehicle selling price, dealer fees, required extras, taxes and government charges.

4 verified OTD quotes from Elk Grove Acura

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

All 4 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade

2023 Lexus IS

350 F SPORTUsed2 quotes
$46,543
$122dealer fees$1,790 - $4,374mandatory$5,495optionalSaved $8,305
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2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid

SX PrestigeNew
$37,669
$122dealer feesNo add-ons
View Quote →

2024 Audi A6 Sedan

Premium Plus
$35,882
$637dealer feesNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Optional — ask to remove
ally vscavg $5,495
1 quote
Quoted Add-ons
recovravg $1,295
2 quotes
ally appearance protectionavg $1,090
2 quotes
battery for lifeavg $895
1 quote
ally theftavg $499
1 quote

At a Glance

High add-ons averaging $2,915
Advertised price not checked

Tips for Elk Grove Acura

  • 2 of 4 quotes included add-ons (Recovr, Ally Appearance Protection, Battery For Life), not marked optional.
  • Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Aug 2026.
  • Limited data (4 quotes from the past year). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Elk Grove Acura charge?

Based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Elk Grove Acura charges $122 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $2,915 when present. Elk Grove Acura earns Transparency Grade C (76/100).

Does Elk Grove Acura add dealer add-ons?

Elk Grove Acura adds an average of $2,915 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 2 of 4 quotes in the past year. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Elk Grove Acura a good dealership?

Elk Grove Acura has a transparency score of 76/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

What do reviews say about Elk Grove Acura?

CarEdge reviews Elk Grove Acura on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade C (76/100), with dealer fees of $122 versus a CA median of $117. Quoted add-ons appeared on 2 of 4 quotes in the past year.

Is Elk Grove Acura a transparent Acura dealer in Elk Grove?

Elk Grove Acura is about average. Elk Grove Acura holds CarEdge Transparency Grade C (76/100), based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. Compare its quotes with other Acura dealers nearby before you buy.

How does Elk Grove Acura compare to other Acura dealers?

You can compare Elk Grove Acura's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other Acura dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Acura dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Acura Dealerships in California and Best Acura Dealerships in the US rank Acura dealers on the same data.

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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 Elk Grove Acura in Elk Grove, CA, that has meant 4 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 1 negotiated deal logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual dealer fees, the actual add-ons, and the final price against the advertised price — not a salesperson's promise.

Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.

Fee Transparency

30%

Are the dealer's fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.

Add-on Behavior

30%

How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don't count against them.

Price Accuracy

30%

Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.

Data Quality

10%

Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.

The four numbers behind the grade

Weighted Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to C.

Fee Transparency (30%)
96
Add-on Behavior (30%)
33
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
73

Total Dealer Fees Comparison

This dealer$122
CA median$117

Graded on 4 quotes from the past year (4 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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