Data updated February 2026 · 1 verified transaction
Autonation
Carlsbad, California · 1 verified deal · 0 lease, 1 cash/finance
5555 Car Country Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
Transparency Score: 75/100
Score based on verified buyer data. Pricing vs market (40pts), fee transparency (30pts), data depth (30pts).
Is Autonation a Good Dealer?
Autonation earns a Grade B (75/100) based on 1 verified buyer transactions. This dealer offers transparent pricing with an average discount of 10.2% off MSRP and a $85 documentation fee. Overall, this is a good dealership for buyers looking for fair, competitive pricing in Carlsbad.
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10.2%
below MSRP
$85
State cap: $85
0/1
deals with add-ons
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Pricing by Vehicle at Autonation
BMW 3 Series
1 deal · 10.2% off MSRP · avg $51,425
BMW 3 Series
1 deal · 10.2% off MSRP · avg $51,425
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Verified Deals
10.2%
Off MSRP
$51,425
Avg Price
Recent Deals at Autonation
2026 BMW 3 Series 330i Na
MSRP $57,290
$51,425
10.2% off
Prices from verified buyer-submitted deal sheets. Individual results may vary.
Verified Transactions at Autonation
| Year | Vehicle | Price | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | BMW 3 Series | $51,425 | 10.2% |
Prices from verified buyer-submitted deal sheets. VINs partially masked for privacy.
How Autonation Compares
| Dealer | Grade | Avg Off MSRP | Doc Fee | Deals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autonation(this dealer) | B(75) | 10.2% | $85 | 1 |
| Toyota Carlsbad | A(80) | 8.2% | $85 | 2 |
| Autonation Volkswagen Carlsbad | C(56) | 4.0% | $85 | 1 |
Based on verified buyer transactions. Scores reflect pricing, fee transparency, and data depth.
What to Know Before Visiting Autonation
Autonation in Carlsbad, California earns a Grade B (75/100) transparency score based on 1 verified buyer transactions. Buyers typically save 10.2% off MSRP, which is a competitive discount. Prices range from $51,425 to $51,425.
Their doc fee is $85, which is within the California cap of $85.
No dealer add-ons were found in verified deals, which is a good sign for straightforward pricing.
Brands sold: BMW.
All data sourced from verified buyer-submitted deal sheets. Not opinions — real transaction data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Autonation a good dealership?
Based on 1 verified buyer transactions, Autonation in Carlsbad, CA earns a Grade B (75/100) transparency score. They sell vehicles at an average of 10.2% below MSRP. Their documentation fee is $85. No dealer add-ons were found in verified deals. This data is based on real buyer-submitted deal sheets, not opinions.
Is Autonation overpriced?
Autonation sells vehicles at an average of 10.2% below MSRP. This is a competitive discount based on verified transaction data. All data from 1 verified buyer deal sheets.
What fees does Autonation charge?
Autonation charges a documentation fee of $85 (CA caps doc fees at $85). All fee data is sourced from verified buyer deal sheets.
What hidden fees does Autonation charge?
Based on 1 verified deals, no hidden fees or dealer add-ons were found at Autonation. Their doc fee is $85.
Does Autonation negotiate on price?
Based on verified buyer transactions, buyers at Autonation are getting an average of 10.2% off MSRP. This suggests the dealer is open to negotiation. For the 75th-percentile target discount for your specific vehicle — the level 25% of verified buyers got or beat — sign up for CarWhere PRO at $12.99/month.
What should I pay at Autonation for a BMW 3 Series?
Based on 1 verified deal, buyers at Autonation paid an average of $51,425 for a BMW 3 Series, which is 10.2% below MSRP. For the exact 75th-percentile target price by trim — better than 75% of verified buyers — sign up for CarWhere PRO at $12.99/month.
What vehicles does Autonation sell?
Based on verified buyer data, Autonation has deals for: BMW 3 Series (1 deals, avg 10.2% off).
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