California Dealer Fee Report
How transparent are car dealers in California? We analyzed 5,398 verified OTD quotes from 940 dealers to reveal what buyers actually pay in doc fees, add-ons, and markup.
California's average doc fee is $107 — $293 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 | Airport Marina Ford | A 100/100 | 11 |
| #2 | H & K Auto | A 100/100 | 4 |
| #3 | Stevens Creek Kia | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #4 | Stevens Creek Cadillac | A 100/100 | 5 |
| #5 | Delta Honda | A 100/100 | 3 |
| #6 | Kearny Mesa Hyundai | A 100/100 | 6 |
| #7 | Penske Buick GMC | A 100/100 | 6 |
| #8 | Dublin Honda | A 100/100 | 10 |
| #9 | Weir Canyon Honda | A 100/100 | 6 |
| #10 | Perry Ford of National City | A 100/100 | 4 |
Highest Doc Fees in California
These California dealers charge the most in documentation fees. The state average is $107.
| # | Dealer | Doc Fee | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genesis of Richmond | $749 | 6 |
| 2 | Folsom Buick GMC | $598 | 4 |
| 3 | Land Rover | $592 | 6 |
| 4 | Anderson Nissan | $499 | 3 |
| 5 | Palm Springs Kia | $499 | 3 |
| 6 | Honda North | $490 | 7 |
| 7 | Avis Car Sales | $412 | 8 |
| 8 | Volvo Cars San Diego | $389 | 5 |
| 9 | Raymond Antioch | $368 | 3 |
| 10 | Volvo Cars Marin | $350 | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culver City Chevrolet | F 38.3/100 | $0 | 8 |
| Autohon | F 39.3/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Lithia Nissan of Clovis | F 40/100 | $85 | 3 |
| California Motor Trade | F 43.7/100 | $85 | 3 |
| Drive Knight Group | F 43.7/100 | $85 | 3 |
| California Motors Direct | F 47.3/100 | $0 | 9 |
| Luis Padilla | F 47.4/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Mazzei Chevrolet | F 50/100 | $0 | 3 |
| Capitol Subaru | F 52.3/100 | $0 | 6 |
| BMW San Luis Obispo | F 52.7/100 | $85 | 4 |
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