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Puente Hills Ford

Encinitas, CA·11 verified quotes*

Sep 20, 2025Jan 4, 2026· Score updated Apr 9, 2026

C
75.8/100
Doc Fee
$85

CA caps at $85

Add-on Rate
82%of quotes

Avg $2,124 when present

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Puente Hills Ford Review

Based on 11 verified OTD quotes from Sep 2025 to Jan 2026, Puente Hills Ford earns a Grade C (75.8/100). Their typical doc fee of $85 is at or below the CA average. Add-ons average $1,738 when present — ask for an itemized breakdown. Buyers who negotiated saved an average of $2,519.

Price vs. Days on Lot

Vehicles in the upper-right are expensive and slow to sell — best negotiation opportunities.

1 negotiable
0d125d250d375d500d$7k$47k$87k$126k$166kDays 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%)
31
Price Accuracy (30%)
89
Data Quality (10%)
100
  • Doc fee ($85) is at or below CA average ($101)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $2,124 when present
  • Fees average 4.4% above listing (~$1,540 on a $35k vehicle) — typical

Doc Fee Comparison

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

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

7 vehicle transactions11 individual quotes

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$47,494
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$40,328
$85doc fee$2,549add-ons
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2025 Ford MUSTANG

ECOBOOSTNew
$40,328
$85doc fee$2,549add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
theft protectionavg $1,062
9 quotes
2
guardavg $605
8 quotes
3
ford surface protectavg $675
7 quotes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Puente Hills Ford's doc fee?

Puente Hills Ford charges a typical documentation fee of $85. The CA average is $499. This is based on 11 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Puente Hills Ford add mandatory add-ons?

Puente Hills Ford adds an average of $1,738 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 Puente Hills Ford a good dealer?

Puente Hills Ford has a transparency score of 75.8/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 11 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

At a Glance

Doc fee ($85) is at or below average
High add-ons averaging $1,738
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Tips for Puente Hills Ford

  • This dealer often adds $1,738 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 +4% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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