B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Arrowhead Lexus 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.

Moderate confidence — based on 12 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Peoria, AZ
Collected Oct 3, 2025Apr 24, 2026 · Updated Apr 28, 2026

Location

Peoria, AZ

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The full story

Why Arrowhead Lexus earned this grade

Between October 2025 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 12 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

2 things

Add-ons are the exception, not the rule

Only 8% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $470 when present. Most shoppers here never see them.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 0.6% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$849 is $251 above the AZ average of $598. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.

TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.

12 verified OTD quotes from Arrowhead Lexus

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

4 vehicle transactions12 individual quotes

2026 Lexus RX

350 PremiumUsed8 quotes
$62,642
$849doc feeNo add-ons
View 8 Quotes →

2026 Lexus NX

350h F-SportUsed
$67,316
$849doc feeNo add-ons

2026 Lexus RX

RX 450h+ Premium AWDNew
$77,071
$849doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Lexus NX 350h PREMIUM AWD

PremiumNew2 quotes
$50,075
doc fee$470add-onsSaved $4,511
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

1
protection planavg $150
1 quote
2
connectivity packageavg $75
1 quote
3
cargo accessoriesavg $245
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
Doc fee ($849) is well above average ($525)

Tips for Arrowhead Lexus

  • Doc fee is $449 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Minor add-ons (~$39) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • 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.

Days on Market

How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.

< 30 days
112 (88%)
30–90 days
16 (13%)
90–180 days
0 (0%)
180+ days
0 (0%)
Fresh stock
Normal
Aging
Negotiate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arrowhead Lexus's doc fee?

Arrowhead Lexus charges a typical documentation fee of $849. The AZ average is $525. This is based on 12 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Arrowhead Lexus add mandatory add-ons?

Arrowhead Lexus adds an average of $39 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 Arrowhead Lexus a good dealer?

Arrowhead Lexus has a transparency score of 87.1/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 12 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 Arrowhead Lexus in Peoria, AZ, that has meant 12 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
68
Add-on Behavior (30%)
95
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
83

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$849
AZ avg$598
National avg$400

Pulled 12 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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