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Tustin Buick GMC

Costa Mesa, CA·9 verified quotes*

Sep 30, 2025Feb 6, 2026· Score updated Apr 7, 2026

D
68.2/100
Doc Fee
$85

CA caps at $85

Add-on Rate
100%of quotes

Avg $4,306 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.

0d105d209d314d418d$8k$46k$84k$123k$161kDays 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%)
10
Price Accuracy (30%)
91
Data Quality (10%)
78
  • Doc fee ($85) is at or below CA average ($101)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $4,306 when present
  • Fees average 4.0% above listing (~$1,400 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

4 vehicle transactions9 individual quotes

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$85doc fee$4,283add-ons
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$38,850
$85doc fee$4,283add-ons
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2024 Audi Q5

Sport UtilityUsed
$33,937
$85doc fee$3,488add-ons
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2026 GMC Yukon Denali

Denali2 quotes
$114,688
$85doc fee$4,782add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
protection packageavg $4,169
7 quotes
2
accessoriesavg $4,782
2 quotes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tustin Buick GMC's doc fee?

Tustin Buick GMC charges a typical documentation fee of $85. The CA average is $85. This is based on 9 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Tustin Buick GMC add mandatory add-ons?

Tustin Buick GMC adds an average of $4,306 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 Tustin Buick GMC a good dealer?

Tustin Buick GMC has a transparency score of 68.2/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 9 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

At a Glance

Doc fee ($85) is at or below average
High add-ons averaging $4,306
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Tips for Tustin Buick GMC

  • This dealer often adds $4,306 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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