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House of Imports earns an A.

Early deals look fair on fees and add-ons. CarEdge will firm this up as more data comes in.

$122
Median dealer fees

$5 above CA median

Zero
Quoted add-ons

In 4 quotes, past year

4
Quotes, past year →

4 verified quotes since 2026

Developing confidence (latest quote Oct 2026)Buena Park, CAUpdated How we score dealersPart of AutoNation Inc.

Location

Buena Park, CA

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The full story

Why House of Imports earned this grade

House Of Imports has an A grade; CarEdge reviewed 4 verified quotes from January through October 2026. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices, and whether charges were clearly shown.

What they do well

  • ✓ Advertised prices were closely matched. In the 2 written quotes checked against vehicle ads, selling prices were within $1 of the advertised prices.
  • ✓ Dealer fees were itemized. All 4 quotes showed fully itemized dealer fees, averaging $136.56.

Where to push back

Dealer fees were above the reference in all 4 quotes. Average confirmed dealer fees were $136.56, compared with the Median state fee in California of $117—the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample. That’s about $20 higher on average. Ask whether the dealer fee is fixed and request a complete itemized written offer before agreeing.

4 verified OTD quotes from House of Imports

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

2019 Audi E-tron

PrestigeUsed
$17,606
$122dealer feesNo add-ons
View Quote →

2024 Genesis GV70

StandardUsed
$37,856
$180dealer feesNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLE 53

CLE53C4New2 quotes
$97,865
$122dealer feesNo mandatory add-ons$1,498optionalSaved $3,810
View 2 Quotes →

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

2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S580

S 580
$87,480
$178dealer feesNo add-ons
View Quote →

2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53

GLE53W4
$62,520
$515dealer feesNo mandatory add-ons$1,995optional
View Quote →

2025 Ram 1500

DT6X98 Rebel
$60,137
$178dealer feesNo add-ons
View Quote →

2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 350W

$42,022
$178dealer feesNo add-ons
View Quote →

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 GLE350W

$45,158
$178dealer feesNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Optional — ask to remove
appearance protection - 3 yr **avg $749
1 quote
dent protection - 3 yr **avg $749
1 quote

At a Glance

Quotes fully itemized
All quoted add-ons are marked optional

Tips for House of Imports

  • 1 of 2 quotes was approximately $95 above the advertised price, before taxes and government fees. Ask for the out-the-door price in writing first.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add quoted add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Oct 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does House of Imports charge?

Based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, House of Imports charges $122 in dealer fees. House of Imports earns Transparency Grade A (99/100).

Does House of Imports add dealer add-ons?

Based on our data, quotes from House of Imports typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. None of its 4 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.

Does House of Imports's advertised price include all required charges?

On 1 of the 2 quotes we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees matched the advertised price. On the other quote it was about $95 higher, mostly dealer fees.

Is House of Imports a good dealership?

House of Imports has a transparency score of 99/100, earning a Grade A. 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 a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about House of Imports?

CarEdge reviews House of Imports on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (99/100), with dealer fees of $122 versus a CA median of $117. On 1 of the 2 quotes we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees matched the advertised price. None of its 4 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.

Is House of Imports a transparent Mercedes-Benz dealer in Buena Park?

Yes. House of Imports holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (99/100), based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.

How does House of Imports compare to other Mercedes-Benz dealers?

You can compare House of Imports's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other Mercedes-Benz dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Mercedes-Benz dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Mercedes-Benz Dealerships in Los Angeles, Best Mercedes-Benz Dealerships in California and Best Mercedes-Benz Dealerships in the US rank Mercedes-Benz 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 House of Imports in Buena Park, 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 A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
97
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
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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