A

Certified Autoplex earns an A.

Early deals look fair on fees and pricing. CarEdge will firm this up as more data comes in.

$225
Doc fee

$2 below TX avg

None
Dealer add-ons

In 4 recent quotes

4
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Price negotiated down on 1 car

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The full story

Why Certified Autoplex earned this grade

Between January 2026 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 4 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

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.

No dealer add-ons detected

Across 4 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.

! Where to push back

1 thing

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 5.2% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,820 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.

4 verified OTD quotes from Certified Autoplex

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 — 4 individual quotes

2020 Mazda Mazda3 Sedan

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$20,046
$225doc feeNo add-ons
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2023 Lexus RX 350

$53,016
$225doc feeNo add-ons
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2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

2 quotes
$38,500
$225doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,855
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At a Glance

Doc fee ($225) is at or below average
No mandatory add-ons detected

Tips for Certified Autoplex

  • 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.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is only +5% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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On the lot right now

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Certified Autoplex charge?

Based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Certified Autoplex charges a $225 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Certified Autoplex earns Transparency Grade A (95/100).

What is the doc fee at Certified Autoplex?

Certified Autoplex charges a typical documentation fee of $225. The TX average is $227. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Certified Autoplex add dealer add-ons?

Based on our data, quotes from Certified Autoplex typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. Dealer add-ons appeared on 0 of 4 recent verified quotes.

Is Certified Autoplex a good dealership?

Certified Autoplex has a transparency score of 95/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Certified Autoplex?

CarEdge reviews Certified Autoplex on 4 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (95/100), with a typical doc fee of $225 versus a TX average of $227. None of its 4 recent quotes included dealer add-ons.

Is Certified Autoplex a transparent car dealer in Farmers Branch?

Yes. Certified Autoplex holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (95/100), based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

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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 Certified Autoplex in Farmers Branch, TX, that has meant 4 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 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%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
82
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

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

Pulled 4 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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