B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

4m Autoplex earns a B.

Mostly honest. Stay alert.

Fair on the big stuff, but there are small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.

Strong confidence — based on 22 verified out-the-door quotes and 5 tracked negotiations · Abilene, TX
Collected Aug 14, 2025Jan 20, 2026 · Updated May 23, 2026

Location

Abilene, TX

The full story

Why 4m Autoplex earned this grade

Between August 2025 and January 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 22 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.

The price you see is the price you get

Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 5 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $2,267 from first quote to final. That tells you their opening number has room.

TipNever take the first quote. Their floor is lower than what they offer on day one.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Add-ons show up on most deals

55% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $2,450. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.

TipNearly all aftermarket add-ons are optional and removable. Say "please take those off the quote" and watch the OTD drop.

22 verified OTD quotes from 4m Autoplex

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

10 vehicle transactions22 individual quotes

2024 Toyota Camry

4D SEDAN LE2 quotes
$27,094
doc feeNo add-onsSaved $850
View 2 Quotes →

2025 Ford Expedition

Tremor 4x4New
$84,824
doc fee$199add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Ford Expedition

Tremor 4x4New2 quotes
$87,369
doc fee$299add-onsSaved $3,963
View 2 Quotes →

2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz

4D CREW CAB LIMITED AWD4 quotes
$23,367
doc feeNo add-onsSaved $2,915
View 4 Quotes →

2022 Chevrolet Colorado

CREW CAB SHORT B
$41,474
$225doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2023 Mazda CX-5

Trim4D WAGON 2.5 S CARBON EDITION AWD
$23,836
$225doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2022

$43,854
$225doc fee$2,240add-ons
View Quote →

2023 Mazda CX-5

4D WAGON 2.5 S CARBON EDITION AWD3 quotes
$23,836
$225doc feeNo add-onsSaved $3,606
View 3 Quotes →

2024 Ford MUSTANG MACH-E

PREMIUM RWD (K3R)Used3 quotes
$36,718
$225doc fee$2,295add-ons
View 3 Quotes →

2022 Toyota TUNDRA 2WD

4D CREWMAX PLATINUM 2WD (8275)Used4 quotes
$53,025
$225doc fee$3,894add-onsSaved $1
View 4 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

1
protection planavg $2,727
8 quotes
2
window tintavg $642
7 quotes
3
theft protectionavg $399
2 quotes

At a Glance

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

Tips for 4m Autoplex

  • This dealer often adds $1,336 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Doc fee ($225) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is about 3% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
  • 22 quotes analyzed. This score is based on solid data.
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 is 4m Autoplex's doc fee?

4m Autoplex charges a typical documentation fee of $225. The TX average is $233. This is based on 22 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does 4m Autoplex add mandatory add-ons?

4m Autoplex adds an average of $1,336 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 4m Autoplex a good dealer?

4m Autoplex has a transparency score of 83.1/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 22 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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 4m Autoplex in Abilene, TX, that has meant 22 verified OTD quotes across 5 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
57
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
59

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$225
TX avg$233
National avg$400

Pulled 22 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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