B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Autobahn BMW Fort Worth 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 25 verified out-the-door quotes and 3 tracked negotiations · Fort Worth, TX
Collected Aug 4, 2025May 26, 2026 · Updated Aug 19, 2026

Location

Fort Worth, TX

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The full story

Why Autobahn BMW Fort Worth earned this grade

Between August 2025 and May 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 25 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.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 1.8% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 3 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $1,429 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

Mandatory add-ons show up on most deals

56% of quotes include add-ons presented as non-negotiable, averaging $947. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.

TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.

25 verified OTD quotes from Autobahn BMW Fort Worth

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

19 vehicle transactions25 individual quotes

2026 BMW X7

M60iNew
$118,276
$225doc fee$797mandatory
View Quote →

2023 Volvo XC60

B5 Ultimate
$38,600
doc fee$999mandatory
View Quote →

2022 BMW X4

xDrive30i2 quotes
$37,443
$225doc feeNo add-onsSaved $848
View 2 Quotes →

2024 Volvo S60

Plus Dark Theme
$26,008
doc fee$999mandatory
View Quote →

2023 Volvo XC60

Ultimate Dark Theme
$39,275
doc fee$999mandatory
View Quote →

2026 Land Rover Defender

110 X P400
$118,271
doc fee$1,690mandatory
View Quote →

2023 Volvo S90

Plus
$39,275
doc fee$999mandatory
View Quote →

2026 BMW 4 Series

430iNew4 quotes
$58,918
$225doc feeSaved $1,671
View 4 Quotes →

2019 Toyota RAV4

Adventure Sport Utility 4D
$24,989
doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2019 Toyota RAV4

Adventure Sport Utility 4D
$27,062
doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
theft protectionavg $755
7 quotes
protection planavg $998
5 quotes
paint protectionavg $345
2 quotes
connectivity packageavg $797
2 quotes
window tintavg $695
1 quote

At a Glance

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

Tips for Autobahn BMW Fort Worth

  • Expect ~$530 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • 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.
  • 25 quotes analyzed. This score is based on solid data.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Autobahn BMW Fort Worth charge?

Based on 25 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Autobahn BMW Fort Worth charges a $225 documentation fee and averages $530 in dealer add-ons when present. Autobahn BMW Fort Worth earns Transparency Grade B (82/100).

What is Autobahn BMW Fort Worth's doc fee?

Autobahn BMW Fort Worth charges a typical documentation fee of $225. The TX average is $231. This is based on 25 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Autobahn BMW Fort Worth add mandatory add-ons?

Autobahn BMW Fort Worth adds an average of $530 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 Autobahn BMW Fort Worth a good dealer?

Autobahn BMW Fort Worth has a transparency score of 82/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 25 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 Autobahn BMW Fort Worth in Fort Worth, TX, that has meant 25 verified OTD quotes across 3 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 stick you with mandatory add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent — the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer discloses as optional don't count against them.

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%)
56
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
52

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$225
TX avg$231
National avg$404

Pulled 25 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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