Volkswagen Marin

Name: Volkswagen Marin
Address: 720 Francisco Boulevard West, San Rafael, CA, 94901, US
Telephone: 415-683-7786
Price range: Doc Fee: $85
Rating: 4.3

San Rafael, CA9 verified quotes*These quotes come from real negotiations by CarEdge members. Each quote shows actual pricing a customer received from this dealer.Data: Aug 1, 2025 - Nov 22, 2025Claim this page

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Transparent Dealer

Score: 86.8/100

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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.

$85

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.

$618

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.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.63

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.78

✓Doc fee ($85) is at or below CA average ($85)
✓Average dealer add-ons of $618 when present
✓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.

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
2019 Tesla Model 3 Mid Range	$18,908	—	$85	None	View
2019 Volkswagen E-Golf SE	$17,698	—	—	None	View
2016 Toyota RAV4 SE	$19,986	—	$85	$1,390	View
2016 Toyota RAV4 SE	$21,090	—	$85	$1,390	View

2019 Tesla Model 3

Mid Range

$18,908

Doc Fee$85

Add-onsNone

Savings—

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2019 Volkswagen E-Golf

$17,698

Doc Fee—

Add-onsNone

Savings—

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2016 Toyota RAV4

$19,986

Doc Fee$85

Add-ons$1,390

Savings—

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2016 Toyota RAV4

$21,090

Doc Fee$85

Add-ons$1,390

Savings—

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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.

premium clearshieldavg $395

2 quotes

stargardavg $995

2 quotes

starguard & clearshieldavg $1,390

2 quotes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Volkswagen Marin's doc fee?

Volkswagen Marin charges a typical documentation fee of $85. The CA average is $98. This is based on 9 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Volkswagen Marin add mandatory add-ons?

Volkswagen Marin adds an average of $618 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 Volkswagen Marin a good dealer?

Volkswagen Marin has a transparency score of 86.8/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 9 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 Volkswagen Marin

⚠️Expect ~$618 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
✅Doc fee ($85) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
✅Dealer markup is only +0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.

Data Summary

Total Quotes: 9
Recent (12mo): 9
Complete Data: 7

What to Expect

When shopping at Volkswagen Marin:

Expect a doc fee around $85
Add-ons may total around $618
OTD price is typically 0-1% above listing

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