B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Mercedes-Benz Of Arrowhead earns a B.

Early read: mostly fair.

Based on a small number of verified deals so far, fees and pricing look fair. Read the out-the-door carefully and we'll update as we gather more.

Developing confidence — based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes · Peoria, AZ
Collected Mar 14, 2026 – Sep 11, 2026 · Updated Sep 28, 2026

Location

Peoria, AZ

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The full story

Why Mercedes-Benz Of Arrowhead earned this grade

Between March 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

1 thing

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

2 things

Doc fee is slightly padded

$689 is $100 above the AZ average of $589. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipFactor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

Mandatory add-ons show up on most deals

33% of quotes include add-ons presented as non-negotiable. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $652. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.

TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.

3 verified OTD quotes from Mercedes-Benz Of Arrowhead

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

2 vehicle transactions — 3 individual quotes

2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA

BaseNew
$65,454
$689doc fee$1,957mandatory
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2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT63

2 quotes
$212,440
—doc feeNo add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
window tintavg $599
1 quote
cilajet ceramic coatingavg $679
1 quote
express 3 - paintless dent repair / windshield chip repair / key replacementavg $679
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Mercedes-Benz Of Arrowhead

  • Expect ~$652 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Dealer markup is about 4% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
  • Limited data (3 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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 Mercedes-Benz Of Arrowhead charge?

Based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Mercedes-Benz Of Arrowhead charges a $689 documentation fee and averages $652 in dealer add-ons when present. Mercedes-Benz Of Arrowhead earns Transparency Grade B (85/100).

What is Mercedes-Benz Of Arrowhead's doc fee?

Mercedes-Benz Of Arrowhead charges a typical documentation fee of $689. The AZ average is $589. This is based on 3 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Mercedes-Benz Of Arrowhead add mandatory add-ons?

Mercedes-Benz Of Arrowhead adds an average of $652 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 Mercedes-Benz Of Arrowhead a good dealer?

Mercedes-Benz Of Arrowhead has a transparency score of 85/100, earning a Grade B. 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 Mercedes-Benz Of Arrowhead in Peoria, AZ, that has meant 3 verified OTD quotes 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
90
Add-on Behavior (30%)
70
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
67

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$689
AZ avg$589
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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