A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Hoblit earns an A.

One of the good ones.

You can walk in here with confidence. Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final number usually matches the listing.

Moderate confidence — based on 16 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Colusa, CA
Collected Dec 29, 2025Jul 13, 2026 · Updated Aug 29, 2026

Location

Colusa, CA

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CarEdge Certified — Hoblit, Grade A, score 96 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Hoblit qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 96/100 from 16 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Hoblit earned this grade

Between December 2025 and July 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 16 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

3 things

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $85, their doc fee sits at or just under the CA average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Mandatory add-ons are the exception

Only 19% of quotes include add-ons you can't decline, averaging $795 when present. Most shoppers here never see one.

The price you see is the price you get

Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."

! Where to push back:Nothing glaring. That's part of why they scored where they did.

16 verified OTD quotes from Hoblit

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

8 vehicle transactions16 individual quotes

2026 Ram 1500

LaramieNew
$64,105
$0doc feeNo add-ons
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2022 Ram 1500

Crew Cab Pickup
$40,203
$85doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Ram 1500

$103,002
$370doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Ram 1500

New7 quotes
$71,283
doc feeSaved $1,175
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2026 Ram 1500

Crew Cab PickupNew
$60,133
$85doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026

New
$60,133
$85doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Ram 1500

Crew Cab PickupNew3 quotes
$57,968
$85doc feeNo add-ons
View 3 Quotes →

2026 Ram 1500

Crew Cab PickupNew
$59,144
$0doc fee$795mandatory
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
accessoriesavg $795
3 quotes

At a Glance

Doc fee ($85) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Hoblit

  • Minor add-ons (~$149) 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 8% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Hoblit charge?

Based on 16 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Hoblit charges a $85 documentation fee and averages $149 in dealer add-ons when present. Hoblit earns Transparency Grade A (96/100).

What is Hoblit's doc fee?

Hoblit charges a typical documentation fee of $85. The CA average is $110. This is based on 16 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Hoblit add mandatory add-ons?

Hoblit adds an average of $149 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 Hoblit a good dealer?

Hoblit has a transparency score of 96/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 16 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 Hoblit in Colusa, CA, that has meant 16 verified OTD quotes across 1 negotiated deals 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 stick you with mandatory add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent — the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer discloses as optional don't count against them.

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 Score

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

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
89
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
94

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$85
CA avg$110
National avg$404

Pulled 16 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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