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Starling GMC earns an A.
Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final price usually matches the listing.
- $995
- Doc fee
- None
- Dealer add-ons
$25 above FL avg
In 10 recent quotes
Moderate confidenceSt. Cloud, FLUpdated How we score dealers
The full story
Why Starling GMC earned this grade
Between September 2026 and October 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 10 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 $995, their doc fee is within $25 of the FL average of $970. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.
No dealer add-ons detected
Across 10 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.
Advertised pricing is largely honest
On average, the quoted price is only 1.4% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.
10 verified OTD quotes from Starling GMC
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
5 vehicle transactions — 10 individual quotes
At a Glance
Tips for Starling GMC
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since 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 +1% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Starling GMC charge?
Based on 10 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Starling GMC charges a $995 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Starling GMC earns Transparency Grade A (95/100).
What is the doc fee at Starling GMC?
Starling GMC charges a typical documentation fee of $995. The FL average is $970. This is based on 10 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Starling GMC add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from Starling GMC typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. Dealer add-ons appeared on 0 of 10 recent verified quotes.
Is Starling GMC a good dealership?
Starling GMC has a transparency score of 95/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 10 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Starling GMC?
CarEdge reviews Starling GMC on 10 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (95/100), with a typical doc fee of $995 versus an FL average of $970. None of its 10 recent quotes included dealer add-ons.
Is Starling GMC a transparent GMC dealer in St. Cloud?
Yes. Starling GMC holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (95/100), based on 10 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.
How does Starling GMC compare to other GMC dealers?
You can compare Starling GMC's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior against other GMC dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing GMC dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best GMC Dealerships in Orlando, Best GMC Dealerships in Florida and Best GMC Dealerships in the US rank GMC 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 Starling GMC in St. Cloud, FL, that has meant 10 verified OTD quotes across 2 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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