Transparency Verdict
BMW of Houston North 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 34 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Salem, OR
Collected Sep 17, 2025 – Jan 26, 2026 · Updated Apr 27, 2026
The full story
Why BMW of Houston North earned this grade
Between September 2025 and January 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 34 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 thingsDoc fee is in line with the market
At $225, their doc fee sits at or just under the OR average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.
Add-ons are the exception, not the rule
Only 6% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $1,449 when present. Most shoppers here never see them.
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.
34 verified OTD quotes from BMW of Houston North
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
5 vehicle transactions — 34 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for BMW of Houston North
- This dealer often adds $7,365 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
- 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.
- 34 quotes analyzed. This score is based on solid data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is BMW of Houston North's doc fee?
BMW of Houston North charges a typical documentation fee of $225. The OR average is $174. This is based on 34 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does BMW of Houston North add mandatory add-ons?
BMW of Houston North adds an average of $7,365 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 BMW of Houston North a good dealer?
BMW of Houston North has a transparency score of 85.4/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 34 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 BMW of Houston North in Salem, OR, that has meant 34 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to B.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 34 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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