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BMW Of El Cajon

El Cajon, CA3 verified quotes*These quotes come from real negotiations by CarEdge members. Each quote shows actual pricing a customer received from this dealer.Data: Nov 30, 2025 - Jan 7, 2026Claim this page
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 100/100
Shop Inventory619-442-8888Website
Doc FeeA documentation fee (doc fee) covers the dealer's cost for processing paperwork. It's legally required to be the same for all customers at a given dealership. In most states, this fee is negotiable.
$85
Dealer MarkupThe percentage the dealer adds above the listing price in fees (doc fee, add-ons, and other charges). Taxes and government fees are excluded. Lower is better.
+0.0%
Avg NegotiatedThe difference between the first quote and final quote for the same vehicle. Shows how much was saved through negotiation.
$985

Transparency Score BreakdownOur transparency score (0-100) measures how upfront dealers are about pricing. Higher scores mean lower doc fees, fewer add-ons, and prices closer to what's advertised.

Fee Transparency (30%)Measures doc fee fairness. Dealers charging at or below $499 score highest. Fees above $1,500 score lowest. Doc fees are the same for every customer at a dealership.100
Add-on Behavior (30%)Measures how often the dealer adds extra products to deals. Dealers who rarely push add-ons or keep them minimal score highest.100
Dealer Markup (30%)Measures dealer-controlled fees above the listed price, excluding taxes and title fees. Dealers with minimal markup score highest.100
Data Quality (10%)Measures how complete the pricing data is in our records. More complete data = more reliable scores.100
  • ✓Doc fee ($85) is at or below CA average ($85)
  • ✓No mandatory dealer add-ons detected
  • ✓Dealer markup averages 0.0% above listing (excellent — minimal fees beyond the vehicle price)

Doc Fee Comparison

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

Recent QuotesThese quotes come from real negotiations by CarEdge members. Each quote shows actual pricing a customer received from this dealer.

2022 BMW X5

xDRIVE45e AWD

$48,605
Doc Fee$85
Add-onsNone
Savings$985

2023 Lexus IS

IS 300

$36,337
Doc Fee$85
Add-onsNone
Savings—

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BMW Of El Cajon's doc fee?

BMW Of El Cajon charges a typical documentation fee of $85. The CA average is $98. This is based on 3 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Is BMW Of El Cajon a good dealer?

BMW Of El Cajon has a transparency score of 100/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 3 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
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for BMW Of El Cajon

  • ⭐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.
  • 👍This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • ✅Dealer markup is only +0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.

Data Summary

Total Quotes
3
Recent (12mo)
3
Complete Data
3

What to Expect

When shopping at BMW Of El Cajon:

  • Expect a doc fee around $85
  • OTD price is typically 0-1% above listing
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