What Sets the Final Price of a Car in California | Karl Brauer

Siyamak Khorrami

Siyamak Khorrami has been the general manager and chief editor of the Southern California edition of The Epoch Times since 2017. He is also the host of the “California Insider” show, which showcases leaders and professionals across the state with inside information about trending topics and critical issues in California.

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October 28, 2026Updated: October 28, 2026

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For many people, a car is the largest purchase after a home. In California, the advertised price can sit thousands of dollars below the final bill.

New state rules now govern what a dealer must include in the advertised price.

Karl Brauer, executive analyst at iSeeCars and former editor-in-chief at Edmunds, explains what the new rules change in a car deal and what still determines the final bill.

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