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Star Motor Cars earns an A.
Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final price usually matches the listing.
- $150
- Doc fee
- 20%
- Dealer add-ons
$77 below TX avg
On 1 of 5 recent quotes
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Why Star Motor Cars earned this grade
Between August 2025 and February 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 5 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
3 thingsDoc fee is in line with the market
At $150, their doc fee sits at or just under the TX average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.
Quoted add-ons are the exception
Only 20% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $36. Most shoppers here never see one.
Advertised pricing is largely honest
On average, the quoted price is only 0.6% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.
5 verified OTD quotes from Star Motor Cars
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
4 vehicle transactions — 5 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Star Motor Cars
- 1 of 5 quotes included $178 in add-ons (FULL SERVICE DEPUTY FEE: $5.00), not marked optional.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
- Doc fee ($150) is at or below TX average. One less thing to negotiate.
- Dealer markup is only +1% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Star Motor Cars charge?
Based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Star Motor Cars charges a $150 documentation fee and averages $36 in dealer add-ons when present. Star Motor Cars earns Transparency Grade A (94/100).
What is the doc fee at Star Motor Cars?
Star Motor Cars charges a typical documentation fee of $150. The TX average is $227. This is based on 5 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Star Motor Cars add dealer add-ons?
Star Motor Cars adds an average of $36 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 1 of 5 recent verified quotes. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Is Star Motor Cars a good dealership?
Star Motor Cars has a transparency score of 94/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 5 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Star Motor Cars?
CarEdge reviews Star Motor Cars on 5 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (94/100), with a typical doc fee of $150 versus a TX average of $227. Dealer add-ons appeared on 1 of 5 recent quotes.
Is Star Motor Cars a transparent Mercedes-Benz dealer in Houston?
Yes. Star Motor Cars holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (94/100), based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.
How does Star Motor Cars compare to other Mercedes-Benz dealers?
You can compare Star Motor Cars's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior against other Mercedes-Benz dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Mercedes-Benz dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Mercedes-Benz Dealerships in Houston, Best Mercedes-Benz Dealerships in Texas and Best Mercedes-Benz Dealerships in the US rank Mercedes-Benz 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 Star Motor Cars in Houston, TX, that has meant 5 verified OTD quotes across 1 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
Doc Fee Comparison
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