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Mercedes-Benz Of Marin

San Rafael, CA·9 verified quotes*

Nov 15, 2025Nov 19, 2025· Score updated Apr 5, 2026

A
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 91.6/100
Doc Fee
$85

$16 below CA average

CA caps at $85

Add-on Rate
22%of quotes

Avg $1,495 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.

2 negotiable
0d125d250d375d500d$8k$64k$121k$178k$235kDays 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%)
87
Price Accuracy (30%)
86
Data Quality (10%)
100
  • Doc fee ($85) is at or below CA average ($101)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $1,495 when present
  • Fees average 4.7% above listing (~$1,645 on a $35k vehicle) — typical

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$85
CA avg$101
National avg$398

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

1 vehicle transaction9 individual quotes

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250W4

Used9 quotes
$24,727
$85doc feeNo add-onsSaved $4,531
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Most Common Add-ons

1
max shieldavg $1,495
2 quotes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mercedes-Benz Of Marin's doc fee?

Mercedes-Benz Of Marin charges a typical documentation fee of $85. The CA average is $86. This is based on 9 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Mercedes-Benz Of Marin add mandatory add-ons?

Mercedes-Benz Of Marin adds an average of $332 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 Mercedes-Benz Of Marin a good dealer?

Mercedes-Benz Of Marin has a transparency score of 91.6/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 9 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
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Tips for Mercedes-Benz Of Marin

  • Minor add-ons (~$332) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($85) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +5% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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