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Advantage BMW Midtown

Houston, TX·1 verified quotes*

Oct 17, 2025Oct 17, 2025· Score updated Apr 8, 2026

Limited data. This score is based on 1 quote and may change as more data becomes available.

F
44.5/100
Doc Fee
$225

TX caps at $225

Add-on Rate
100%of quotes

Avg $1,693 when present

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Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
95
Add-on Behavior (30%)
20
Price Accuracy (30%)
0
Data Quality (10%)
100
  • Doc fee ($225) is at or below TX average ($232)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $1,693 when present
  • Fees average 25.9% above listing (~$9,065 on a $35k vehicle) — high

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$225
TX avg$232
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

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2026 BMW X5 sDrive40i

sDrive40iNew
$91,337
$225doc fee$1,693add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
window tintavg $595
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2
paint protectionavg $599
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3
sm consumer connect: 12 monthsavg $499
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Advantage BMW Midtown's doc fee?

Advantage BMW Midtown charges a typical documentation fee of $225. The TX average is $176. This is based on 1 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Advantage BMW Midtown add mandatory add-ons?

Advantage BMW Midtown adds an average of $1,693 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 Advantage BMW Midtown a good dealer?

Advantage BMW Midtown has a transparency score of 44.5/100, earning a Grade F. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 1 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

At a Glance

High add-ons averaging $1,693
High dealer markup (+25.9% above listing)
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Tips for Advantage BMW Midtown

  • This dealer often adds $1,693 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Low-rated dealer. Get everything in writing. Ask for an itemized OTD quote before visiting.
  • Dealer markup is 26% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
  • Doc fee ($225) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
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