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90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Hopkins Acura Of Fairfield earns an A.

Promising early read.

The verified deals we have so far look reasonable on fees and pricing. We'll firm up the verdict as more data comes in.

Developing confidence — based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · Fairfield, CA
Collected May 1, 2026May 8, 2026 · Updated May 23, 2026

Location

Fairfield, CA

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The full story

Why Hopkins Acura Of Fairfield earned this grade

Between May 2026 and May 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 4 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

2 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.

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

1 thing

Add-ons show up on most deals

50% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $283. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.

TipNearly all aftermarket add-ons are optional and removable. Say "please take those off the quote" and watch the OTD drop.

4 verified OTD quotes from Hopkins Acura Of Fairfield

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

2 vehicle transactions4 individual quotes

2026 Acura MDX

Advance PackageNew2 quotes
$67,001
$85doc feeNo add-onsSaved $449
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Acura Integra

Type SUsed2 quotes
$60,372
$85doc feeNo add-onsSaved $449
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

1
wheel locksavg $149
2 quotes
2
vin etchavg $268
1 quote

At a Glance

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

Tips for Hopkins Acura Of Fairfield

  • Minor add-ons (~$142) 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 4% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
Live inventory

On the lot right now

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Days on Market

How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hopkins Acura Of Fairfield's doc fee?

Hopkins Acura Of Fairfield charges a typical documentation fee of $85. The CA average is $107. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Hopkins Acura Of Fairfield add mandatory add-ons?

Hopkins Acura Of Fairfield adds an average of $142 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 Hopkins Acura Of Fairfield a good dealer?

Hopkins Acura Of Fairfield has a transparency score of 91/100, earning a Grade A. 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.

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 Hopkins Acura Of Fairfield in Fairfield, CA, that has meant 4 verified OTD quotes across 2 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 try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?

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%)
70
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$85
CA avg$107
National avg$400

Pulled 4 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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