B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Tom Peacock Cadillac earns a B.

Mostly honest. Stay alert.

Fair on the big stuff, but there are small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.

Developing confidence — based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes and 3 tracked negotiations · Houston, TX
Collected Oct 22, 2025 – Aug 24, 2026 · Updated Sep 29, 2026

Location

Houston, TX

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The full story

Why Tom Peacock Cadillac earned this grade

Between October 2025 and August 2026, 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

3 things

Mandatory add-ons are the exception

Only 22% of quotes include add-ons you can't decline. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $331. Most shoppers here never see one.

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."

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 3 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $3,430 from first quote to final. That tells you their opening number has room.

TipNever take the first quote. Their floor is lower than what they offer on day one.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Doc fee exceeds the state cap

Their typical doc fee of $614.50 is above TX's legal cap of $225. This is a red flag — every dealer in the state must stay at or below this number.

TipTell them you expect the doc fee at $225 or lower. It's not optional; it's the law.

9 verified OTD quotes from Tom Peacock Cadillac

Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.

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Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
protection planavg $1,490
1 quote
peacock protection packageavg $1,490
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
Doc fee ($615) is well above average ($240)

Tips for Tom Peacock Cadillac

  • Doc fee is $375 above TX average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Minor add-ons (~$331) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
Live inventory

On the lot right now

Separate from the grade above — this is what's currently listed. Useful for spotting aging stock with room to negotiate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Tom Peacock Cadillac charge?

Based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Tom Peacock Cadillac charges a $615 documentation fee and averages $331 in dealer add-ons when present. Tom Peacock Cadillac earns Transparency Grade B (81/100).

What is Tom Peacock Cadillac's doc fee?

Tom Peacock Cadillac charges a typical documentation fee of $615. The TX average is $240. This is based on 9 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Tom Peacock Cadillac add mandatory add-ons?

Tom Peacock Cadillac adds an average of $331 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 Tom Peacock Cadillac a good dealer?

Tom Peacock Cadillac has a transparency score of 81/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 9 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 Tom Peacock Cadillac in Houston, TX, that has meant 9 verified OTD quotes across 3 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 Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
63
Add-on Behavior (30%)
87
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
67

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$615
TX avg$240
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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