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Kearny Mesa Volkswagen

San Diego, CA·4 verified quotes*

Aug 7, 2025Jan 18, 2026· Score updated Apr 8, 2026

B
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 83.5/100
Doc Fee
$85

CA caps at $85

Add-on Rate
75%of quotes

Avg $1,888 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.

30 negotiable
0d103d205d308d410d$8k$20k$32k$44k$56kDays 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%)
45
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100
  • Doc fee ($85) is at or below CA average ($101)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $1,888 when present
  • Fees average 2.5% above listing (~$875 on a $35k vehicle) — minimal

Doc Fee Comparison

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

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

2 vehicle transactions4 individual quotes

2026 Volkswagen Golf R

2.0T 4dr All-Wheel Drive 4MOTION HaNew2 quotes
$58,442
$85doc fee$795add-onsSaved $1,940
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2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI

2.0T Autobahn (DSG) 4dr Sedan BU59VZNew2 quotes
$36,748
$85doc feeNo add-onsSaved $3,041
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Most Common Add-ons

1
paint protectionavg $795
2 quotes
2
theft protectionavg $795
2 quotes
3
vw appearanceavg $995
2 quotes
4
guardavg $495
1 quote

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kearny Mesa Volkswagen's doc fee?

Kearny Mesa Volkswagen charges a typical documentation fee of $85. The CA average is $85. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Kearny Mesa Volkswagen add mandatory add-ons?

Kearny Mesa Volkswagen adds an average of $1,416 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 Kearny Mesa Volkswagen a good dealer?

Kearny Mesa Volkswagen has a transparency score of 83.5/100, earning a Grade B. 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.

At a Glance

Doc fee ($85) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price
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Tips for Kearny Mesa Volkswagen

  • This dealer often adds $1,416 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Doc fee ($85) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +3% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • Limited data (4 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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