California Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in California? We analyzed 5,953 verified OTD quotes from 1069 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
California's average doc fee is $102 — $298 below the national average.
California Dealer Grade Distribution
Top 10 Most Transparent Dealers in California
The most transparent dealers in California based on verified pricing data.
| Rank | Dealer | Grade | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | City Toyota Daly City | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #2 | Toyota West Covina | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #3 | Selman Chevrolet Co. | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #4 | Simpson Buick GMC | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #5 | Santa Monica Audi | A 100/100 | 7 |
| #6 | Airport Marina Ford | A 100/100 | 11 |
| #7 | Volkswagen Thousand Oaks | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #8 | Autonation Subaru Carlsbad | A 100/100 | 10 |
| #9 | Autonation Chevrolet Valencia | A 100/100 | 7 |
| #10 | Mercedes-Benz of Beverly Hills | A 100/100 | 4 |
Highest Doc Fees in California
These California dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $102.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autonation Volkswagen Las Vegas | $799 | 23 |
| 2 | Land Rover | $592 | 6 |
| 3 | Anderson Nissan | $499 | 3 |
| 4 | Team Mazda | $425 | 3 |
| 5 | Champion | $360 | 9 |
| 6 | Volvo Cars San Diego | $256 | 4 |
| 7 | Hayward Honda | $120 | 11 |
| 8 | Toyota Salinas | $120 | 5 |
| 9 | Victorville Mitsubishi | $116 | 7 |
| 10 | City Toyota Daly City | $85 | 4 |
Lowest-Rated Dealers in California
These California dealers have the lowest transparency scores based on fees, add-ons, and markup.
| Dealer | Grade | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet of Culver City | F 36/100 | $0 | 7 |
| Autohon | F 39.3/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Lithia Nissan of Clovis | F 40/100 | $85 | 3 |
| Mercedes-Benz of Escondido | F 40/100 | $85 | 3 |
| Audi West Covina | F 40.2/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Drive Knight Group | F 43.7/100 | $85 | 3 |
| California Motor Trade | F 43.7/100 | $85 | 3 |
| Capitol Subaru | F 43.8/100 | $0 | 5 |
| Covina Valley Kia | F 45.1/100 | $43 | 4 |
| California Motors Direct | F 47.3/100 | $0 | 9 |
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