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Genesis Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA·3 verified quotes*

Aug 13, 2025Apr 1, 2026· Score updated Apr 10, 2026

A
CarEdgeVerified
Transparent Dealer
Score: 90.7/100
Doc Fee
$85

CA caps at $85

Add-on Rate
33%of quotes

Avg $995 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.

5 negotiable
0d64d128d191d255d$10k$33k$55k$78k$100kDays 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%)
80
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
67
  • Doc fee ($85) is at or below CA average ($101)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $995 when present
  • Price accuracy is excellent — quotes closely match advertised prices

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$85
CA avg$101
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

2 vehicle transactions3 individual quotes

2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5

Used2 quotes
$20,529
$85doc feeNo add-onsSaved $712
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2023 Genesis GV60

Performance (A1) 4dr All-Wheel DrivUsed
$44,536
$85doc fee$995add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
paint protectionavg $995
1 quote

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Genesis Santa Monica's doc fee?

Genesis Santa Monica charges a typical documentation fee of $85. The CA average is $85. This is based on 3 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Genesis Santa Monica add mandatory add-ons?

Genesis Santa Monica adds an average of $332 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 Genesis Santa Monica a good dealer?

Genesis Santa Monica has a transparency score of 90.7/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 3 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 Genesis Santa Monica

  • Minor add-ons (~$332) 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 about 9% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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