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BMW of Sherman Oaks earns a B.
Fair on the big stuff, with a few small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully.
- $85
- Median dealer fees
- 40%
- Quoted add-ons
$32 below CA median
On 2 of 5 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote Jul 2026)Los Angeles, CAUpdated How we score dealersPart of Lithia Motors Inc.
The full story
Why BMW of Sherman Oaks earned this grade
BMW Of Sherman Oaks is graded B; from March 2026 through July 2026, CarEdge reviewed 5 verified quotes. 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 $85 across the quotes, below the $117 Median state fee in CA—the middle fee amount in the state’s monthly reference.
- ✓ Fees were itemized. Dealer fees were fully itemized in all 5 quotes.
Where to push back
Required extras deserve the closest look: 4 quotes showed them, averaging $996.25, and 3 included a required-extra charge greater than zero. Before agreeing, ask for the exact required-extra total on your quote and whether you can buy the vehicle without those items.
In the 2 quotes with a vehicle-price check, the quoted selling price averaged $55,485 against an average advertised price of $65,015, a difference of $9,530 below the ads. Ask the dealer to confirm the advertised price and discount in an itemized written offer, alongside fees, extras, taxes and government charges.
5 verified OTD quotes from BMW of Sherman Oaks
Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.
Recent Quotes
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All 5 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
2021 Porsche Taycan
Over a year old · shown for reference, not counted in the grade
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for BMW of Sherman Oaks
- 2 of 5 quotes included add-ons (Paint & Interior Protection), not marked optional.
- Total dealer fees are at or below the state median. One less thing to negotiate.
- The advertised price has matched the real price. Use it as your starting point.
- Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Jul 2026.
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On the lot right now
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Current Inventory
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Median Price
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Median Days Listed
97
Added This Week
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does BMW of Sherman Oaks charge?
Based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, BMW of Sherman Oaks charges $85 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $797 when present. BMW of Sherman Oaks earns Transparency Grade B (86/100).
Does BMW of Sherman Oaks add dealer add-ons?
BMW of Sherman Oaks adds an average of $797 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 2 of 5 quotes in the past year. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Does BMW of Sherman Oaks's advertised price include all required charges?
On all 2 quotes we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees matched the advertised price.
Is BMW of Sherman Oaks a good dealership?
BMW of Sherman Oaks has a transparency score of 86/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 5 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about BMW of Sherman Oaks?
CarEdge reviews BMW of Sherman Oaks on 5 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (86/100), with dealer fees of $85 versus a CA median of $117. On all 2 quotes we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees matched the advertised price. Quoted add-ons appeared on 2 of 5 quotes in the past year.
Is BMW of Sherman Oaks a transparent BMW dealer in Los Angeles?
Yes. BMW of Sherman Oaks holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (86/100), based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.
How does BMW of Sherman Oaks compare to other BMW dealers?
You can compare BMW of Sherman Oaks's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons 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 Los Angeles, Best BMW Dealerships in Oxnard-Ventura, Best BMW Dealerships in California 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 Sherman Oaks in Los Angeles, CA, that has meant 5 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 B.
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Graded on 5 quotes from the past year (5 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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