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90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

BMW Of Houston North earns an A.

One of the good ones.

You can walk in here with confidence. Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final number usually matches the listing.

Strong confidence — based on 38 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · Houston, TX
Collected Sep 17, 2025Aug 5, 2026 · Updated Aug 10, 2026

Location

Houston, TX

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CarEdge Certified — Bmw Of Houston North, Grade A, score 98 of 100
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One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Bmw Of Houston North qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 98/100 from 38 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why BMW Of Houston North earned this grade

Between September 2025 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 38 verified deals with this dealership. We pulled the doc fee, the add-ons, and the gap between advertised and out-the-door price from each one. Then we graded them the way a friend in the business would: on the things that actually cost you money.

What they do well

3 things

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $225, their doc fee sits at or just under the TX average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Add-ons are the exception, not the rule

Only 13% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $776 when present. Most shoppers here never see them.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 2.0% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back:Nothing glaring. That's part of why they scored where they did.

38 verified OTD quotes from BMW Of Houston North

Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

6 vehicle transactions38 individual quotes

2026 BMW X5

40iNew4 quotes
$68,396
$225doc fee$299add-onsSaved $7,923
View 4 Quotes →

2026 BMW X3 26XE

M50 xDrive
$72,173
$225doc fee$399add-ons
View Quote →

2025 BMW X5

M60i
$88,728
$225doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2024 Toyota RAV4

XLE
$28,060
$225doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2023 Toyota 4Runner

Limited (A5) 4dr 4x4CPO5 quotes
$42,965
$225doc feeNo add-ons
View 5 Quotes →

2023 Audi SQ7

Premium Plus26 quotes
$69,970
$225doc feeNo add-onsSaved $2,017
View 26 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

1
window tintavg $359
5 quotes
2
bmw quick connect oil plugavg $295
2 quotes
3
paint protectionavg $749
1 quote
4
dent protectionavg $749
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($225) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for BMW Of Houston North

  • Minor add-ons (~$102) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($225) is at or below TX average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +2% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
Live inventory

On the lot right now

Separate from the grade above — this is what's currently listed. Useful for spotting aging stock with room to negotiate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does BMW Of Houston North charge?

Based on 38 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, BMW Of Houston North charges a $225 documentation fee and averages $102 in dealer add-ons when present. BMW Of Houston North earns Transparency Grade A (97.6/100).

What is BMW Of Houston North's doc fee?

BMW Of Houston North charges a typical documentation fee of $225. The TX average is $231. This is based on 38 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does BMW Of Houston North add mandatory add-ons?

BMW Of Houston North adds an average of $102 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 BMW Of Houston North a good dealer?

BMW Of Houston North has a transparency score of 97.6/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 38 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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How we know this

Every number on this page came from a real deal.

Most dealer review sites scrape star ratings and count angry posts. We do the opposite. CarEdge shops for cars alongside thousands of real buyers every week — and when we negotiate on their behalf, we capture the full out-the-door breakdown the dealer sends back.

For BMW Of Houston North in Houston, TX, that has meant 38 verified OTD quotes across 2 negotiated deals logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual doc fee, the actual add-ons, and the actual final price — not a salesperson's promise.

Fee Transparency

30%

Is the doc fee reasonable, or is it just profit? We compare it against the state average — and the legal cap, where one exists.

Add-on Behavior

30%

How often does the dealer try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?

Price Accuracy

30%

Does the advertised listing price match what you'd actually sign for? We flag dealers whose out-the-door diverges from the listing.

Data Quality

10%

More data = more trustworthy grade. Dealers with lots of recent, complete quotes score higher for consistency.

The four numbers behind the grade

Weighted Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
92
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$225
TX avg$231
National avg$400

Pulled 38 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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