C

Hoehn Motors earns a C.

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$122
Total dealer fees

$5 above CA median

All
Quoted add-ons

In 4 quotes, past year

4
Quotes, past year →

4 verified quotes since 2026

Developing confidence (latest quote Nov 2026)Carlsbad, CAUpdated How we score dealers

Location

Carlsbad, CA

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The full story

Why Hoehn Motors earned this grade

Hoehn Motors has a C grade. From June through November 2026, CarEdge reviewed four verified quotes. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices, and whether charges were clearly shown.

What they do well

  • ✓ Dealer fees were clearly itemized. All four quotes showed fully itemized dealer fees. Average confirmed dealer fees were $112.75, compared with a $117 Median state fee in California—the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample.

Where to push back

Required extras added meaningful cost: all four quotes included them, averaging $1,068.75. Ask whether the vehicle can be sold without these extras or for a lower selling price, and get the answer in writing. Before agreeing, request an itemized written offer that separately lists the selling price, required extras, dealer fees, taxes, and government charges.

4 verified OTD quotes from Hoehn Motors

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

2027 Honda CR-V

Sport TouringNew3 quotes
$43,485
$122dealer fees$995mandatorySaved $5,388
View 3 Quotes →

2027 Honda HR-V

SportNew
$31,302
$85dealer fees$1,290mandatory
View Quote →

Over a year old · shown for reference, not counted in the grade

2023 Honda Pilot

4WD EliteUsed
$49,773
$85dealer feesNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
cilajet protectionavg $995
4 quotes
clear shield pkgavg $295
1 quote

At a Glance

Quotes fully itemized
Advertised price not checked

Tips for Hoehn Motors

  • 4 of 4 quotes included add-ons (CILAJET PROTECTION, CLEAR SHIELD PKG), not marked optional.
  • Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Nov 2026.
  • Limited data (4 quotes from the past year). Score may change as we collect more information.
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On the lot right now

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Hoehn Motors charge?

Based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Hoehn Motors charges $122 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $1,069 when present. Hoehn Motors earns Transparency Grade C (79/100).

Does Hoehn Motors add dealer add-ons?

Hoehn Motors adds an average of $1,069 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 4 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 Hoehn Motors a good dealership?

Hoehn Motors has a transparency score of 79/100, 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 Hoehn Motors?

CarEdge reviews Hoehn Motors on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade C (79/100), with dealer fees of $122 versus a CA median of $117. Quoted add-ons appeared on 4 of 4 quotes in the past year.

Is Hoehn Motors a transparent Audi dealer in Carlsbad?

Hoehn Motors is about average. Hoehn Motors holds CarEdge Transparency Grade C (79/100), based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. Compare its quotes with other Audi dealers nearby before you buy.

How does Hoehn Motors compare to other Audi dealers?

You can compare Hoehn Motors's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other Audi dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Audi dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Audi Dealerships in California and Best Audi Dealerships in the US rank Audi 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 Hoehn Motors in Carlsbad, 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%)
99
Add-on Behavior (30%)
30
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

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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