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BMW of Arlington earns an A.

Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final price usually matches the listing.

$225
Doc fee

$2 below TX avg

18%
Dealer add-ons

On 2 of 11 recent quotes

11
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Price negotiated down on 2 cars

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Location

Arlington, TX

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The full story

Why BMW of Arlington earned this grade

Between October 2025 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 11 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.

Quoted add-ons are the exception

Only 18% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $91. Most shoppers here never see one.

The price you see is the price you get

Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."

! Where to push back:Nothing glaring. That's part of why they scored where they did.

11 verified OTD quotes from BMW of Arlington

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

8 vehicle transactions — 11 individual quotes

2024 BMW X6

xDrive40iUsed
$61,559
$225doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2023 BMW I4 eDrive35

eDrive35
$35,481
$225doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2011 Audi R8 5.2 quattro Spyder

5.2 quattro SpyderUsed
$80,380
$225doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 BMW X5

M60i (A8) 4dr All-Wheel Drive SportNew
$115,411
$225doc fee$499mandatory
View Quote →

2023 BMW IX

xDrive50Used3 quotes
$44,487
$225doc feeNo add-onsSaved $4,298
View 3 Quotes →

2022 BMW X3

xDrive30iUsed
$28,561
$225doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 BMW 760

i xDrive (A8)Used
$125,336
$225doc fee$499mandatory
View Quote →

2022 Toyota Camry

CAMRUsed2 quotes
$34,413
$225doc feeNo add-onsSaved $478
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
window tintavg $499
1 quote
ceramic tintavg $499
1 quote

At a Glance

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

Tips for BMW of Arlington

  • 2 of 11 quotes included $998 in add-ons (Window Tint, Ceramic Tint), not marked optional.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($225) is at or below TX average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does BMW of Arlington charge?

Based on 11 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, BMW of Arlington charges a $225 documentation fee and averages $91 in dealer add-ons when present. BMW of Arlington earns Transparency Grade A (97/100).

What is the doc fee at BMW of Arlington?

BMW of Arlington charges a typical documentation fee of $225. The TX average is $227. This is based on 11 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does BMW of Arlington add dealer add-ons?

BMW of Arlington adds an average of $91 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 11 recent verified quotes. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is BMW of Arlington a good dealership?

BMW of Arlington has a transparency score of 97/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 11 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about BMW of Arlington?

CarEdge reviews BMW of Arlington on 11 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (97/100), with a typical doc fee of $225 versus a TX average of $227. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 11 recent quotes.

Is BMW of Arlington a transparent BMW dealer in Arlington?

Yes. BMW of Arlington holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (97/100), based on 11 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does BMW of Arlington compare to other BMW dealers?

You can compare BMW of Arlington's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior against other BMW dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing BMW dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best BMW Dealerships in Dallas-Fort Worth, Best BMW Dealerships in Texas and Best BMW Dealerships in the US rank BMW 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 BMW of Arlington in Arlington, TX, that has meant 11 verified OTD quotes across 2 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 A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
89
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$225
TX avg$227
National avg$404

Pulled 11 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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