Transparency Verdict
Phil Smith 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 16 verified out-the-door quotes and 3 tracked negotiations · Pompano Beach, FL
Collected Apr 29, 2026 – Jul 26, 2026 · Updated Jul 28, 2026
One of the dealers buyers can trust.
Phil Smith Acura qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 92/100 from 16 verified out-the-door quotes.
The full story
Why Phil Smith Acura earned this grade
Between April 2026 and July 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 16 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 thingsNo dealer add-ons detected
Across 16 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.
Shoppers who negotiated saved real money
Across 3 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $1,940 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
2 thingsDoc fee is slightly padded
$1,099 is $188 above the FL average of $911. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.
TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.
The listing isn't quite the price
Quoted prices run about 4.0% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,400 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.
16 verified OTD quotes from Phil Smith 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
3 vehicle transactions — 16 individual quotes
At a Glance
Tips for Phil Smith Acura
- Doc fee is $699 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
- 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 only +4% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Phil Smith Acura charge?
Based on 16 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Phil Smith Acura charges a $1,099 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Phil Smith Acura earns Transparency Grade A (91.8/100).
What is Phil Smith Acura's doc fee?
Phil Smith Acura charges a typical documentation fee of $1,099. The FL average is $911. This is based on 16 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Phil Smith Acura add mandatory add-ons?
Based on our data, Phil Smith Acura does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.
Is Phil Smith Acura a good dealer?
Phil Smith Acura has a transparency score of 91.8/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 16 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 Phil Smith Acura in Pompano Beach, FL, that has meant 16 verified OTD quotes across 3 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 try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?
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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
Doc Fee Comparison
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