C
70–79 · Average

Transparency Verdict

Starling Buick GMC Of Titusville earns a C.

Negotiate. Hard.

Average transparency — expect pushback on fees and add-ons. Shoppers who hold the line here consistently save money.

Developing confidence — based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes · Titusville, FL
Collected Aug 1, 2025Nov 18, 2025 · Updated Aug 27, 2026

Location

Titusville, FL

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The full story

Why Starling Buick GMC Of Titusville earned this grade

Between August 2025 and November 2025, CarEdge negotiated or logged 9 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

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $995, their doc fee is within $81 of the FL average of $914. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

! Where to push back

2 things

Add-ons are baked into almost every deal

67% of quotes include add-ons the buyer couldn't remove, averaging $2,245. This is their business model — inflate the OTD, then hope you don't line-item it.

TipDemand an itemized quote before signing anything, and ask them to justify every "required" charge in writing.

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 6.8% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $2,380 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.

9 verified OTD quotes from Starling Buick GMC Of Titusville

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 transactions9 individual quotes

2025 GMC Sierra 2500HD

SLTNew
$91,384
$995doc fee$2,245mandatory
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2026 GMC Acadia

AT4New5 quotes
$55,972
$995doc fee$2,245mandatory
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2024 Nissan Frontier

PRO-XUsed
$36,765
$995doc feeNo add-ons
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2023 Kia Telluride

SX PrestigeNew2 quotes
$39,293
doc feeNo add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
protection planavg $1,495
6 quotes
paint protectionavg $750
6 quotes

Tips for Starling Buick GMC Of Titusville

  • Doc fee is $591 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • This dealer often adds $1,497 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Dealer markup is only +7% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Starling Buick GMC Of Titusville charge?

Based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Starling Buick GMC Of Titusville charges a $995 documentation fee and averages $1,497 in dealer add-ons when present. Starling Buick GMC Of Titusville earns Transparency Grade C (73/100).

What is Starling Buick GMC Of Titusville's doc fee?

Starling Buick GMC Of Titusville charges a typical documentation fee of $995. The FL average is $914. This is based on 9 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Starling Buick GMC Of Titusville add mandatory add-ons?

Starling Buick GMC Of Titusville adds an average of $1,497 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 Starling Buick GMC Of Titusville a good dealer?

Starling Buick GMC Of Titusville has a transparency score of 73/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 9 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

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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 Starling Buick GMC Of Titusville in Titusville, FL, that has meant 9 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 C.

Fee Transparency (30%)
92
Add-on Behavior (30%)
50
Price Accuracy (30%)
68
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$995
FL avg$914
National avg$404

Pulled 9 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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