B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

BMW of Pembroke Pines 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.

Developing confidence — based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Collected Dec 8, 2025 – Jan 15, 2026 · Updated Oct 18, 2026

Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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The full story

Why BMW of Pembroke Pines earned this grade

Between December 2025 and January 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 5 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

1 thing

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $999, their doc fee is within $29 of the FL average of $970. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

! Where to push back

2 things

Mandatory add-ons show up on most deals

60% of quotes include add-ons presented as non-negotiable. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $597. 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.

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 3.6% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,260 in extra fees or markup.

TipGet an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Compare it to the listing — if there's a gap, ask them to account for every line.

5 verified OTD quotes from BMW of Pembroke Pines

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

3 vehicle transactions — 5 individual quotes

2017 Audi Q5

Premium PlusUsed2 quotes
$14,065
$999doc fee—Saved $1,065
View 2 Quotes →

2026 BMW X7

xDrive40iNew2 quotes
$102,992
$999doc fee—Saved $1,104
View 2 Quotes →

2026 BMW X6

xDrive40iNew
$97,872
$999doc fee$995mandatory
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
protection planavg $995
2 quotes
theft protectionavg $995
1 quote

Tips for BMW of Pembroke Pines

  • 3 of 5 quotes included $2,985 in add-ons (Protection Plan, Theft Protection), not marked optional.
  • Dealer markup is only +4% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does BMW of Pembroke Pines charge?

Based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, BMW of Pembroke Pines charges a $999 documentation fee and averages $597 in dealer add-ons when present. BMW of Pembroke Pines earns Transparency Grade B (84/100).

What is BMW of Pembroke Pines's doc fee?

BMW of Pembroke Pines charges a typical documentation fee of $999. The FL average is $970. This is based on 5 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does BMW of Pembroke Pines add mandatory add-ons?

BMW of Pembroke Pines adds an average of $597 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 Pembroke Pines a good dealer?

BMW of Pembroke Pines has a transparency score of 84/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 5 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 BMW of Pembroke Pines in Fort Lauderdale, FL, that has meant 5 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
97
Add-on Behavior (30%)
54
Price Accuracy (30%)
95
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$999
FL avg$970
National avg$404

Pulled 5 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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