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90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Buick GMC Of Brandywine earns an A.

One of the good ones.

You can walk in here with confidence. Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final number usually matches the listing.

Moderate confidence — based on 11 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · Brandywine, MD
Collected Sep 23, 2025Jun 17, 2026 · Updated Jul 4, 2026

Location

Brandywine, MD

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CarEdge Certified — Buick Gmc Of Brandywine, Grade A, score 97 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Buick Gmc Of Brandywine qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 97/100 from 11 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Buick GMC Of Brandywine earned this grade

Between September 2025 and June 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

2 things

Add-ons are the exception, not the rule

Only 9% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $1,495 when present. Most shoppers here never see them.

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

1 thing

Doc fee is slightly padded

$799 is $35 above the MD average of $764. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

11 verified OTD quotes from Buick GMC Of Brandywine

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

7 vehicle transactions11 individual quotes

2021 Acura TLX

A-SPEC PackageUsed3 quotes
$32,735
$799doc feeNo add-onsSaved $2,924
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2026 GMC Sierra 1500

AT4XNew
$85,974
$799doc feeNo add-ons
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2025 Buick Envision

Avenir 4dr All-Wheel Drive4ZE26New2 quotes
$49,418
$799doc feeNo add-onsSaved $2,060
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2026 GMC Sierra EV

Elevation w/3SB All-Wheel Drive CreNew
$70,000
$799doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 GMC Sierra EV

Elevation w/3SB All-Wheel Drive CreNew2 quotes
$70,000
$799doc feeNo add-ons
View 2Quotes →

2026 GMC Sierra

ElevationNew
$71,530
$799doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025

New
$70,000
$799doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

1
theft protectionavg $1,495
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Buick GMC Of Brandywine

  • Doc fee is $399 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Minor add-ons (~$136) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Dealer markup is about 1% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
Live inventory

On the lot right now

Separate from the grade above — this is what's currently listed. Useful for spotting aging stock with room to negotiate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buick GMC Of Brandywine's doc fee?

Buick GMC Of Brandywine charges a typical documentation fee of $799. The MD average is $764. This is based on 11 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Buick GMC Of Brandywine add mandatory add-ons?

Buick GMC Of Brandywine adds an average of $136 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 Buick GMC Of Brandywine a good dealer?

Buick GMC Of Brandywine has a transparency score of 97.3/100, 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.

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 Buick GMC Of Brandywine in Brandywine, MD, 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 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 Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to A.

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

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$799
MD avg$764
National avg$400

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

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