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Car Dealer Doc Fees in California

Compare documentation fees across 7 car dealers in California. Fees range from $65 to $500. The California statewide average is $290.

$290
Avg Doc Fee
$65
Lowest Fee
Modesto
$500
Highest Fee
Moreno Valley
3/7
Below State Avg

Fee Distribution

$0–$1993
$200–$4993
$500–$7991
$800–$9990
$1,000+0

Based on 7 dealers with fee data

California Doc Fee Info

California Avg
$290
National Avg
$400

Based on 7 dealers with verified quote data

Negotiation Tip

Doc fees are rarely negotiable, but you can ask. If a dealer's doc fee is above $290, use that as leverage — or consider a lower-fee dealer nearby.

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Doc Fee FAQ — California

What is the average doc fee in California?

The average dealer doc fee in California is $290, based on 7 dealers and 68 verified OTD quotes. The national average is $400.

Which dealer in California has the lowest doc fee?

Devine Auto Sales in Modesto has the lowest doc fee at $65.

How many dealers in California charge below the state average?

3 out of 7 dealers in California charge a doc fee at or below the state average of $290.