North State Auto earns an A.
Early deals look fair on fees and add-ons. CarEdge will firm this up as more data comes in.
- $140
- Median dealer fees
- 25%
- Quoted add-ons
$23 above CA median
On 1 of 4 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote Sep 2026)Walnut Creek, CAUpdated How we score dealers
The full story
Why North State Auto earned this grade
North State Auto had 4 verified quotes reviewed by CarEdge from June through September 2026. This review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices, and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees were itemized. All 4 quotes showed fully itemized dealer fees. Average confirmed dealer fees were $140.
Where to push back
Confirmed dealer fees exceeded the Median state fee in California in 2 of 4 quotes. That median was $117—the middle fee in the monthly state reference—so ask how the fees on your quote compare and what each charge covers. Average required add-ons were $141.88 across the 4 quotes, though only 1 had a required-extra charge above $0; ask which required extras apply to your specific offer. Before agreeing, get an itemized written quote and compare the vehicle selling price with its advertised price.
4 verified OTD quotes from North State Auto
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Tips for North State Auto
- 1 of 4 quotes included add-ons (Catalytic Marking - VC 24020), not marked optional.
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- Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Sep 2026.
- Limited data (4 quotes from the past year). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does North State Auto charge?
Based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, North State Auto charges $140 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $231 when present. North State Auto earns Transparency Grade A (98/100).
Does North State Auto add dealer add-ons?
North State Auto adds an average of $231 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 4 quotes in the past year. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Is North State Auto a good dealership?
North State Auto has a transparency score of 98/100, 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 North State Auto?
CarEdge reviews North State Auto on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (98/100), with dealer fees of $140 versus a CA median of $117. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 4 quotes in the past year.
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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 North State Auto in Walnut Creek, 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
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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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