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Barkley Buick GMC earns an A.
Early deals look fair on fees and add-ons. CarEdge will firm this up as more data comes in.
- $750
- Median dealer fees
- Zero
- Quoted add-ons
$49 below AL median
In 3 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote Aug 2026)Tuscaloosa, ALUpdated How we score dealers
The full story
Why Barkley Buick GMC earned this grade
Barkley Buick GMC has an A grade based on 3 verified quotes from December 2025 through August 2026; this is a small sample. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices, and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees were below the state reference. Average confirmed dealer fees were $749.50, below the Median state fee in Alabama of $799, the middle amount in the state fee reference.
Where to push back
In two written quotes checked against advertised prices, the vehicle selling prices—before taxes, government charges, dealer fees, and extras—were $1,107 and $2,149 higher, averaging $1,628 above the advertised prices. Ask the dealer to explain the difference and honor the advertised price before you agree.
All three quotes lacked fully itemized dealer fees. That does not establish an overcharge, but ask for a written breakdown of every dealer fee so you can see what makes up the quoted total.
3 verified OTD quotes from Barkley Buick GMC
Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.
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All 3 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
At a Glance
Tips for Barkley Buick GMC
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
- Total dealer fees are at or below the state median. One less thing to negotiate.
- This dealer typically doesn't add quoted add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Limited data (3 quotes from the past year). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Barkley Buick GMC charge?
Based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Barkley Buick GMC charges $750 in dealer fees. Barkley Buick GMC earns Transparency Grade A (95/100).
Does Barkley Buick GMC add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from Barkley Buick GMC typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. None of its 3 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Barkley Buick GMC a good dealership?
Barkley Buick GMC has a transparency score of 95/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 3 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Barkley Buick GMC?
CarEdge reviews Barkley Buick GMC on 3 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (95/100), with dealer fees of $750 versus an AL median of $799. None of its 3 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Barkley Buick GMC a transparent Buick dealer in Tuscaloosa?
Yes. Barkley Buick GMC holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (95/100), based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.
How does Barkley Buick GMC compare to other Buick dealers?
You can compare Barkley Buick GMC's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other Buick dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Buick dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guide Best Buick Dealerships in the US ranks Buick dealers on the same data.
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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 Barkley Buick GMC in Tuscaloosa, AL, that has meant 3 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 1 negotiated deal logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual dealer fees, the actual add-ons, and the final price against the advertised price — not a salesperson's promise.
Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.
Fee Transparency
30%Are the dealer's fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.
Add-on Behavior
30%How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don't count against them.
Price Accuracy
30%Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.
Data Quality
10%Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.
The four numbers behind the grade
Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
Total Dealer Fees Comparison
Graded on 3 quotes from the past year (3 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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