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90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Frank Kent Cadillac Of Arlington earns an A.

Promising early read.

The verified deals we have so far look reasonable on fees and pricing. We'll firm up the verdict as more data comes in.

Developing confidence — based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Arlington, TX
Collected Aug 28, 2026Sep 11, 2026 · Updated Sep 18, 2026

Location

Arlington, TX

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CarEdge Certified — Frank Kent Cadillac Of Arlington, Grade A, score 92 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Frank Kent Cadillac Of Arlington qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 92/100 from 3 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Frank Kent Cadillac Of Arlington earned this grade

Between August 2026 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 3 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

No dealer add-ons detected

Across 3 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.

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 exceeds the state cap

Their typical doc fee of $500 is above TX's legal cap of $225. This is a red flag — every dealer in the state must stay at or below this number.

TipTell them you expect the doc fee at $225 or lower. It's not optional; it's the law.

3 verified OTD quotes from Frank Kent Cadillac Of Arlington

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

1 vehicle transaction3 individual quotes

2020 Lexus GX

PREMIUMUsed3 quotes
$40,279
$500doc feeNo add-onsSaved $2,657
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At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price
Doc fee ($500) is well above average ($224)

Tips for Frank Kent Cadillac Of Arlington

  • Doc fee ($500) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is about 10% 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 fees does Frank Kent Cadillac Of Arlington charge?

Based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Frank Kent Cadillac Of Arlington charges a $500 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Frank Kent Cadillac Of Arlington earns Transparency Grade A (92/100).

What is Frank Kent Cadillac Of Arlington's doc fee?

Frank Kent Cadillac Of Arlington charges a typical documentation fee of $500. The TX average is $224. This is based on 3 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Frank Kent Cadillac Of Arlington add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Frank Kent Cadillac Of Arlington does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Frank Kent Cadillac Of Arlington a good dealer?

Frank Kent Cadillac Of Arlington has a transparency score of 92/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 3 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 Frank Kent Cadillac Of Arlington in Arlington, TX, that has meant 3 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%)
72
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$500
TX avg$224
National avg$404

Pulled 3 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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