A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Alpine Buick GMC 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.

Moderate confidence — based on 13 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Highlands Ranch, CO
Collected Nov 25, 2025May 2, 2026 · Updated May 3, 2026

Location

Highlands Ranch, CO

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The full story

Why Alpine Buick GMC earned this grade

Between November 2025 and May 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 13 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 genuinely reasonable

$0 is $689 below the CO average of $689. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.

Add-ons are the exception, not the rule

Only 8% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $849 when present. Most shoppers here never see them.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 1.1% 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.

13 verified OTD quotes from Alpine Buick GMC

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

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Most Common Add-ons

1
theft protectionavg $849
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($0) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Alpine Buick GMC

  • Minor add-ons (~$65) 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 ($0) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +1% 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 is Alpine Buick GMC's doc fee?

Alpine Buick GMC charges a typical documentation fee of $0. The CO average is $689. This is based on 13 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Alpine Buick GMC add mandatory add-ons?

Alpine Buick GMC adds an average of $65 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 Alpine Buick GMC a good dealer?

Alpine Buick GMC has a transparency score of 90.9/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 13 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 Alpine Buick GMC in Highlands Ranch, CO, that has meant 13 verified OTD quotes across 1 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%)
95
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
23

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$0
CO avg$689
National avg$400

Pulled 13 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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