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Toyota Of The Desert

Cathedral City, CA·2 verified quotes*

Dec 19, 2025Feb 18, 2026· Score updated Apr 9, 2026

Limited data. This score is based on 2 quotes and may change as more data becomes available.

B
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 88/100
Doc Fee
$85

CA caps at $85

Add-on Rate
50%of quotes

Avg $1,985 when present

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Price vs. Days on Lot

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

0d125d250d375d500d$13k$32k$51k$71k$90kDays 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%)
60
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100
  • Doc fee ($85) is at or below CA average ($101)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $1,985 when present
  • Fees average 0.4% above listing (~$140 on a $35k vehicle) — minimal

Doc Fee Comparison

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

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

2 verified quotes

2026 Toyota 4RUNNER

HBYRIDNew
$75,414
$85doc fee$1,985add-ons
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2020 Toyota Prius

Used
$27,503
$85doc feeNo add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
paint protectionavg $662
3 quotes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Toyota Of The Desert's doc fee?

Toyota Of The Desert charges a typical documentation fee of $85. The CA average is $85. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Toyota Of The Desert add mandatory add-ons?

Toyota Of The Desert adds an average of $993 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 Toyota Of The Desert a good dealer?

Toyota Of The Desert has a transparency score of 88/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 2 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

Doc fee ($85) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price
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Tips for Toyota Of The Desert

  • Expect ~$993 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Doc fee ($85) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • Limited data (2 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Toyota Of The Desert Reviews & Fees - Grade B (88/100) | CarEdge Dealer Ratings