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90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Sterling Mccall Acura Sugar Land 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.

Developing confidence — based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes · Sugar Land, TX
Collected Oct 21, 2025Mar 27, 2026 · Updated Aug 24, 2026

Location

Sugar Land, TX

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CarEdge Certified — Sterling Mccall Acura Sugar Land, Grade A, score 91 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Sterling Mccall Acura Sugar Land qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 91/100 from 6 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Sterling Mccall Acura Sugar Land earned this grade

Between October 2025 and March 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 6 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 things

Doc fee is genuinely reasonable

$113 is $119 below the TX average of $231. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.

The price you see is the price you get

Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."

! Where to push back

1 thing

Mandatory add-ons show up on most deals

33% of quotes include add-ons presented as non-negotiable, averaging $250. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.

TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.

6 verified OTD quotes from Sterling Mccall Acura Sugar Land

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

6 verified quotes

2024 Acura MDX

SH-AWD w/A-SPEC Package
$46,766
$225doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2024 Acura MDX

SH-AWD W/A-SPECPackage
$46,766
doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Acura ADX

New
$35,918
doc fee$1mandatory
View Quote →

2023 GMC Yukon XL

SLTUsed
$56,562
$225doc fee$499mandatory
View Quote →

2024 Acura MDX SH-AWD w/A-SPEC Package

A-SPEC Package
$47,196
$225doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2024 Acura MDX SH-AWD

A-SPEC Package
$47,196
$225doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
window tintavg $1
1 quote
protection planavg $499
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($113) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Sterling Mccall Acura Sugar Land

  • Minor add-ons (~$83) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($113) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is about 1% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Sterling Mccall Acura Sugar Land charge?

Based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Sterling Mccall Acura Sugar Land charges a $113 documentation fee and averages $83 in dealer add-ons when present. Sterling Mccall Acura Sugar Land earns Transparency Grade A (91/100).

What is Sterling Mccall Acura Sugar Land's doc fee?

Sterling Mccall Acura Sugar Land charges a typical documentation fee of $113. The TX average is $231. This is based on 6 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Sterling Mccall Acura Sugar Land add mandatory add-ons?

Sterling Mccall Acura Sugar Land adds an average of $83 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 Sterling Mccall Acura Sugar Land a good dealer?

Sterling Mccall Acura Sugar Land has a transparency score of 91/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 6 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 Sterling Mccall Acura Sugar Land in Sugar Land, TX, that has meant 6 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 A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
80
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
67

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$113
TX avg$231
National avg$404

Pulled 6 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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