Southwest Auto Center Inc earns an A.
Early deals look fair on fees and add-ons. CarEdge will firm this up as more data comes in.
- $339
- Median dealer fees
- Zero
- Quoted add-ons
$109 above TX median
In 3 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote Sep 2026)Houston, TXUpdated How we score dealers
The full story
Why Southwest Auto Center Inc earned this grade
Southwest Auto Center Inc has 3 verified quotes from July through September 2026. This small sample is reviewed for dealer fees, required extras, selling prices, and how clearly charges are shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees were itemized. All 3 quotes showed dealer fees clearly, making those charges visible in the written offers.
Where to push back
Average confirmed dealer fees were $385.40. That is $155.65 above the Median state fee in Texas ($229.75), the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample. Two of the 3 quotes exceeded that median. Ask the dealer to explain each fee and whether any can be removed before agreeing. One quote also had unclear taxes, so ask for the tax amount and an itemized written offer showing the selling price, fees, required extras, taxes, and government charges.
3 verified OTD quotes from Southwest Auto Center Inc
Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.
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All 3 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
At a Glance
Tips for Southwest Auto Center Inc
- 1 of 1 quote was approximately $593 above the advertised price, before taxes and government fees. Ask for the out-the-door price in writing first.
- Total dealer fees are slightly above the state median. Worth asking for a reduction.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation.
- This dealer typically doesn't add quoted add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Southwest Auto Center Inc charge?
Based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Southwest Auto Center Inc charges $339 in dealer fees. Southwest Auto Center Inc earns Transparency Grade A (96/100).
Does Southwest Auto Center Inc add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from Southwest Auto Center Inc 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.
Does Southwest Auto Center Inc's advertised price include all required charges?
On the 1 quote we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees was about $593 higher than the advertised price, mostly dealer fees.
Is Southwest Auto Center Inc a good dealership?
Southwest Auto Center Inc has a transparency score of 96/100, 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 Southwest Auto Center Inc?
CarEdge reviews Southwest Auto Center Inc on 3 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (96/100), with dealer fees of $339 versus a TX median of $230. On the 1 quote we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees was about $593 higher than the advertised price, mostly dealer fees. None of its 3 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
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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 Southwest Auto Center Inc in Houston, TX, 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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