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Habberstad BMW of Bay Shore earns an A.
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- $175
- Median dealer fees
- Zero
- Quoted add-ons
At the NY median
In 3 quotes, past year
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The full story
Why Habberstad BMW of Bay Shore earned this grade
Habberstad BMW Of Bay Shore has an A grade based on 3 verified quotes from September–October 2026, a small sample. This review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ One quote was below the advertised price. Its vehicle selling price, before taxes, government charges, dealer fees and extras, was $77,500 compared with an advertised $78,750.
Where to push back
Average confirmed dealer fees were $375 across the 3 quotes. The Median state fee in NY was $175, the middle fee amount in the state reference sample. One quote had a combined fees amount that was not fully itemized. Ask the dealer to explain what that amount covers and provide a written quote that separates dealer fees from government charges before agreeing.
3 verified OTD quotes from Habberstad BMW of Bay Shore
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All 3 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
At a Glance
Tips for Habberstad BMW of Bay Shore
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
- Total dealer fees are at or below the state median. One less thing to negotiate.
- This dealer typically doesn't add quoted add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Limited data (3 quotes from the past year). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Habberstad BMW of Bay Shore charge?
Based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Habberstad BMW of Bay Shore charges $175 in dealer fees. Habberstad BMW of Bay Shore earns Transparency Grade A (94/100).
Does Habberstad BMW of Bay Shore add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from Habberstad BMW of Bay Shore typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. None of its 3 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Habberstad BMW of Bay Shore a good dealership?
Habberstad BMW of Bay Shore has a transparency score of 94/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 3 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Habberstad BMW of Bay Shore?
CarEdge reviews Habberstad BMW of Bay Shore on 3 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (94/100), with dealer fees of $175 versus an NY median of $175. None of its 3 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Habberstad BMW of Bay Shore a transparent BMW dealer in Bay Shore?
Yes. Habberstad BMW of Bay Shore holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (94/100), based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.
How does Habberstad BMW of Bay Shore compare to other BMW dealers?
You can compare Habberstad BMW of Bay Shore'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 New York City, Best BMW Dealerships in New York 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 Habberstad BMW of Bay Shore in Bay Shore, NY, that has meant 3 verified OTD quotes from the past year 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 A.
Total Dealer Fees Comparison
Graded on 3 quotes from the past year (3 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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