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Snell

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Limited data. This score is based on 2 quotes and may change as more data becomes available.

A
CarEdgeVerified
Transparent Dealer
Score: 92.4/100
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.
$350
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.75
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 ($350) is $265 above 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$350
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.

2023 GMC Yukon XL

SLT

$71,239
Doc Fee$350
Add-onsNone
Savings—
View Original OTD Quote

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Snell's doc fee?

Snell charges a typical documentation fee of $350. The CA average is $98. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Is Snell a good dealer?

Snell has a transparency score of 92.4/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 2 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
Doc fee ($350) is well above average ($98)

Tips for Snell

  • ⭐A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • ✅Doc fee ($350) 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
2
Recent (12mo)
2
Complete Data
2

What to Expect

When shopping at Snell:

  • Expect a doc fee around $350
  • OTD price is typically 0-1% above listing
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