South Coast Toyota

Costa Mesa, CA·17 verified quotes*

Aug 24, 2025Feb 22, 2026· Score updated Apr 1, 2026

C
77.2/100
Doc Fee
$0

$103 below CA average

CA caps at $85

Add-on Rate
88%of quotes

Avg $1,562 when present

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South Coast Toyota Review

Based on 17 verified OTD quotes from Aug 2025 to Feb 2026, South Coast Toyota earns a Grade C (77.2/100). Their typical doc fee of $0 is at or below the CA average. Add-ons average $1,331 when present — ask for an itemized breakdown. Buyers who negotiated saved an average of $959.

Price vs. Days on Lot

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

5 negotiable
0d68d136d203d271d$7k$23k$39k$54k$70kDays 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%)
48
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
29
  • Doc fee ($0) is at or below CA average ($103)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $1,562 when present
  • Fees average 1.4% above listing (~$490 on a $35k vehicle) — minimal

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$0
CA avg$103
National avg$398

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

4 vehicle transactions17 individual quotes

2023 Toyota Sienna

WOODLAND EDITIONCPO
$49,185
$85doc feeNo add-ons
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2024 Toyota Venza

XLECPO3 quotes
$43,274
$85doc fee$94add-ons
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2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

XLENew12 quotes
$40,420
doc fee$1add-onsSaved $959
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2025 Toyota Rav4

Xle PremiumNew
$38,060
$85doc fee$624add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
dealer installed accessoriesavg $1,885
12 quotes
2
document prep feeavg $85
3 quotes
3
tire/battery/vtr feeavg $9
3 quotes
4
license / titleavg $530
1 quote

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Coast Toyota's doc fee?

South Coast Toyota charges a typical documentation fee of $0. The CA average is $86. This is based on 17 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does South Coast Toyota add mandatory add-ons?

South Coast Toyota adds an average of $1,331 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 South Coast Toyota a good dealer?

South Coast Toyota has a transparency score of 77.2/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 17 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

At a Glance

Doc fee ($0) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price
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Tips for South Coast Toyota

  • This dealer often adds $1,331 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Doc fee ($0) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +1% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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