Dalton Toyota National City

Name: Dalton Toyota National City
Address: 2400 National City Boulevard, National City, CA, 91950, US
Telephone: 619-474-5573
Price range: Doc Fee: $1450
Rating: 2.3

National City, CA1 verified quotes*These quotes come from real negotiations by CarEdge members. Each quote shows actual pricing a customer received from this dealer.Data: Nov 22, 2025 - Nov 22, 2025Claim this page

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46/100

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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.

$1,450

Avg Add-onsDealer add-ons are optional products like paint protection, window tinting, or anti-theft devices. These are often marked up significantly and can usually be declined or negotiated.

$1,878

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%

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.0

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.20

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 ($1,450) is $1,365 above CA average ($85)
✓Average dealer add-ons of $1,878 when present
✓Dealer markup averages 0.0% above listing (excellent — minimal fees beyond the vehicle price)

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$1,450

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.

Vehicle	Final PriceOut-the-door (OTD) price is the total amount you'll pay, including the vehicle price, taxes, fees, and any add-ons. This is the number that matters when comparing deals.	SavingsThe difference between the first quote and final quote for the same vehicle. Shows how much was saved through negotiation.	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.	Add-onsDealer add-ons are optional products like paint protection, window tinting, or anti-theft devices. These are often marked up significantly and can usually be declined or negotiated.	OTD
2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE XLE	$37,688	—	$1,450	$1,878	—

2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE

XLE

$37,688

Doc Fee$1,450

Add-ons$1,878

Savings—

Most Common Add-onsThe most frequently seen dealer add-ons at this dealer, based on itemized OTD quotes. Shows how often each add-on appears and the average price when present.

door edge guardsavg $160

1 quote

mudguardsavg $155

1 quote

siriusxm trial offering: 33 monthsavg $350

1 quote

all-weather liner packageavg $329

1 quote

paint protection film: hood, fenders, mirror backs & door cupsavg $439

1 quote

quick charging cable packageavg $70

1 quote

rear access stepsavg $375

1 quote

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dalton Toyota National City's doc fee?

Dalton Toyota National City charges a typical documentation fee of $1,450. The CA average is $98. This is based on 1 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Dalton Toyota National City add mandatory add-ons?

Dalton Toyota National City adds an average of $1,878 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 Dalton Toyota National City a good dealer?

Dalton Toyota National City has a transparency score of 46/100, earning a Grade F. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 1 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Doc fee ($1,450) is well above average ($98)

High add-ons averaging $1,878

Tips for Dalton Toyota National City

💰Doc fee is $1,052 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
🚨This dealer often adds $1,878 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
⚡Low-rated dealer. Get everything in writing. Ask for an itemized OTD quote before visiting.
✅Dealer markup is only +0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.

Data Summary

Total Quotes: 1
Recent (12mo): 1
Complete Data: 1

What to Expect

When shopping at Dalton Toyota National City:

Expect a doc fee around $1,450
Add-ons may total around $1,878
OTD price is typically 0-1% above listing

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