Rose Motorcars earns an A.
Early deals look fair on fees and add-ons. CarEdge will firm this up as more data comes in.
- $172
- Median dealer fees
- Zero
- Quoted add-ons
$55 above CA median
In 1 quote, past year
Limited confidence (latest quote Oct 2026)Castro Valley, CAUpdated How we score dealers
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
The full story
Why Rose Motorcars earned this grade
CarEdge reviewed one eligible quote for Rose Motorcars in October 2026, a small sample. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees were itemized. The quote listed $172 in confirmed dealer fees.
Where to push back
The $172 fee total was $55 above the Median state fee in CA ($117), the middle dealer-fee amount in the eligible quote sample. Ask what charges make up the dealer-fee total and request an itemized written offer before agreeing.
1 verified OTD quote from Rose Motorcars
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At a Glance
Tips for Rose Motorcars
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation.
- This dealer typically doesn't add quoted add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Limited data (1 quote from the past year). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Rose Motorcars charge?
Based on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year, Rose Motorcars charges $172 in dealer fees. Rose Motorcars earns Transparency Grade A (98/100), based on limited data (1 verified quote).
Does Rose Motorcars add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from Rose Motorcars typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. None of its 1 quote in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Does Rose Motorcars's advertised price include all required charges?
On the 1 quote from the past year, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees was about $50 higher than the advertised price, mostly dealer fees.
Is Rose Motorcars a good dealership?
Rose Motorcars earns a Grade A (98/100), based on limited data (1 verified quote from the past year). The grade reflects its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Rose Motorcars?
CarEdge reviews Rose Motorcars on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (98/100), an early read that may change as more quotes come in, with dealer fees of $172 versus a CA median of $117. On the 1 quote from the past year, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees was about $50 higher than the advertised price, mostly dealer fees. None of its 1 quote in the past year included quoted add-ons.
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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 Rose Motorcars in Castro Valley, CA, that has meant 1 verified OTD quotes from the past year 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 1 quote from the past year (1 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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