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90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Park Place Acura 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 14 verified out-the-door quotes and 5 tracked negotiations · Plano, TX
Collected May 22, 2026Aug 29, 2026 · Updated Sep 5, 2026

Location

Plano, TX

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CarEdge Certified — Park Place Acura, Grade A, score 90 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Park Place Acura qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 90/100 from 14 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Park Place Acura earned this grade

Between May 2026 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 14 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

4 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.

Mandatory add-ons are the exception

Only 29% of quotes include add-ons you can't decline, averaging $1,947 when present. Most shoppers here never see one.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 1.5% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 5 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $2,572 from first quote to final. That tells you their opening number has room.

TipNever take the first quote. Their floor is lower than what they offer on day one.

! Where to push back:Nothing glaring. That's part of why they scored where they did.

14 verified OTD quotes from Park Place Acura

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

6 vehicle transactions14 individual quotes

2026 Acura MDX

BaseNew3 quotes
$51,000
$225doc feeNo add-onsSaved $494
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2026 Acura MDX

Advance PackageNew3 quotes
$71,500
$275doc feeSaved $4,355
View 3 Quotes →

2025 Acura ADX

A-Spec PackageUsed3 quotes
$33,956
$225doc feeNo add-onsSaved $3,910
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2026 Acura RDX

Technology SH-AWDNew2 quotes
$49,218
$225doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,064
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2026 Acura MDX

Technology PackageNew2 quotes
$55,907
$225doc fee$1,398mandatorySaved $3,035
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2026 Acura MDX

Technology PackageNew
$51,439
$225doc feeNo add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
protection planavg $2,495
2 quotes
tint, wheel locks, all weather mats, cargo matavg $1,398
2 quotes

At a Glance

Doc fee ($225) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Park Place Acura

  • Expect ~$556 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($225) is at or below TX average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +2% 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 Park Place Acura charge?

Based on 14 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Park Place Acura charges a $225 documentation fee and averages $556 in dealer add-ons when present. Park Place Acura earns Transparency Grade A (90/100).

What is Park Place Acura's doc fee?

Park Place Acura charges a typical documentation fee of $225. The TX average is $226. This is based on 14 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Park Place Acura add mandatory add-ons?

Park Place Acura adds an average of $556 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 Park Place Acura a good dealer?

Park Place Acura has a transparency score of 90/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 14 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 Park Place Acura in Plano, TX, that has meant 14 verified OTD quotes across 5 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%)
73
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
86

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$225
TX avg$226
National avg$404

Pulled 14 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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