Transparency Verdict
Mercedes-Benz Of El Dorado Hills earns a D.
Proceed with caution.
High fees or frequent add-ons are a pattern here. Get every number in writing, line by line, before you give them your deposit.
Developing confidence — based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · El Dorado Hills, CA
Collected Sep 3, 2025 – Aug 28, 2026 · Updated Sep 4, 2026
The full story
Why Mercedes-Benz Of El Dorado Hills earned this grade
Between September 2025 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 7 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
1 thingDoc 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.
! Where to push back
2 thingsAdd-ons are baked into almost every deal
100% of quotes include add-ons the buyer couldn't remove, averaging $3,063. 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 5.5% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,925 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.
7 verified OTD quotes from Mercedes-Benz Of El Dorado Hills
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 vehicle transactions — 7 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Mercedes-Benz Of El Dorado Hills
- This dealer often adds $3,063 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 +6% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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On the lot right now
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Current Inventory
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Mercedes-Benz Of El Dorado Hills charge?
Based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Mercedes-Benz Of El Dorado Hills charges a $85 documentation fee and averages $3,063 in dealer add-ons when present. Mercedes-Benz Of El Dorado Hills earns Transparency Grade D (65/100).
What is Mercedes-Benz Of El Dorado Hills's doc fee?
Mercedes-Benz Of El Dorado Hills charges a typical documentation fee of $85. The CA average is $111. This is based on 7 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Mercedes-Benz Of El Dorado Hills add mandatory add-ons?
Mercedes-Benz Of El Dorado Hills adds an average of $3,063 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 Mercedes-Benz Of El Dorado Hills a good dealer?
Mercedes-Benz Of El Dorado Hills has a transparency score of 65/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 7 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.
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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 Mercedes-Benz Of El Dorado Hills in El Dorado Hills, CA, that has meant 7 verified OTD quotes across 1 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 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to D.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 7 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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