B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Low Price Auto Sales earns a B.

Early read: mostly fair.

Based on a small number of verified deals so far, fees and pricing look fair. Read the out-the-door carefully and we'll update as we gather more.

Developing confidence — based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes · Los Angeles, CA
Collected Jun 13, 2026Aug 25, 2026 · Updated Aug 29, 2026

Location

Los Angeles, CA

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The full story

Why Low Price Auto Sales earned this grade

Between June 2026 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 3 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.

! Where to push back

3 things

Doc fee exceeds the state cap

Their typical doc fee of $142 is above CA's legal cap of $85. This is a red flag — every dealer in the state must stay at or below this number.

TipTell them you expect the doc fee at $85 or lower. It's not optional; it's the law.

Add-ons are baked into almost every deal

67% of quotes include add-ons the buyer couldn't remove, averaging $285. This is their business model — inflate the OTD, then hope you don't line-item it.

TipDemand an itemized quote before signing anything, and ask them to justify every "required" charge in writing.

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 3.2% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,120 in extra fees or markup.

TipGet an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Compare it to the listing — if there's a gap, ask them to account for every line.

What they do well:Nothing stands out as a strength in this data. That's the finding.

3 verified OTD quotes from Low Price Auto Sales

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

3 verified quotes

2022 Mazda Mazda3

PreferredUsed
$18,749
$70doc fee$285mandatory
View Quote →

2025 Honda Accord

Hybrid EX-LUsed
$23,881
$70doc fee$285mandatory
View Quote →

2024 Honda HR-V

SportUsed
$22,802
$285doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
vehicle safety reportavg $285
2 quotes

Tips for Low Price Auto Sales

  • Minor add-ons (~$190) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Doc fee ($142) 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 (3 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Low Price Auto Sales charge?

Based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Low Price Auto Sales charges a $142 documentation fee and averages $190 in dealer add-ons when present. Low Price Auto Sales earns Transparency Grade B (87/100).

What is Low Price Auto Sales's doc fee?

Low Price Auto Sales charges a typical documentation fee of $142. The CA average is $110. This is based on 3 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Low Price Auto Sales add mandatory add-ons?

Low Price Auto Sales adds an average of $190 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 Low Price Auto Sales a good dealer?

Low Price Auto Sales has a transparency score of 87/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 3 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 Low Price Auto Sales in Los Angeles, CA, that has meant 3 verified OTD quotes 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
97
Add-on Behavior (30%)
60
Price Accuracy (30%)
98
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$142
CA avg$110
National avg$404

Pulled 3 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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