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Zt Automotive earns a D.
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- $997
- Median dealer fees
- 20%
- Quoted add-ons
$767 above TX median
On 1 of 5 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote Apr 2026)Houston, TXUpdated How we score dealersPart of Zt Motors Group
The full story
Why Zt Automotive earned this grade
Zt Automotive had five eligible quotes reviewed by CarEdge from November 2025 through April 2026. This review considers dealer fees, required extras, vehicle selling prices, and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
These quotes do not establish a specific pricing or fee-disclosure strength to highlight.
Where to push back
Dealer fees are the clearest cost concern: Four quotes show confirmed fees averaging $972.50, and fees exceeded the Median state fee in Texas in four quotes. The Median state fee is $229.75, the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample.
Two quotes show required extras averaging $2,244.50, and both include a required-extra charge greater than zero. Before agreeing, ask for an itemized written quote separating the vehicle selling price, dealer fees, required extras, taxes, and government charges. Confirm which extras are required and compare the selling price with the advertised price.
5 verified OTD quotes from Zt Automotive
Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.
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All 5 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
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At a Glance
Tips for Zt Automotive
- Total dealer fees are $997, $767 above the TX median. Ask which fees they will drop.
- 1 of 5 quotes included add-ons (EG REPEL, ProPack), not marked optional.
- Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Apr 2026.
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Median Days Listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Zt Automotive charge?
Based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Zt Automotive charges $997 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $898 when present. Zt Automotive earns Transparency Grade D (69/100).
Does Zt Automotive add dealer add-ons?
Zt Automotive adds an average of $898 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 5 quotes in the past year. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Is Zt Automotive a good dealership?
Zt Automotive has a transparency score of 69/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 5 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.
What do reviews say about Zt Automotive?
CarEdge reviews Zt Automotive on 5 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade D (69/100), with dealer fees of $997 versus a TX median of $230. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 5 quotes in the past year.
Is Zt Automotive a transparent BMW dealer in Houston?
Not by CarEdge's measure. Zt Automotive holds CarEdge Transparency Grade D (69/100), based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. Get every number in writing and compare quotes from other BMW dealers nearby.
How does Zt Automotive compare to other BMW dealers?
You can compare Zt Automotive's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other BMW dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing BMW dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best BMW Dealerships in Houston, Best BMW Dealerships in Texas and Best BMW Dealerships in the US rank BMW 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 Zt Automotive in Houston, TX, that has meant 5 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 2 negotiated deals logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual dealer fees, the actual add-ons, and the final price against the advertised price — not a salesperson's promise.
Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.
Fee Transparency
30%Are the dealer's fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.
Add-on Behavior
30%How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don't count against them.
Price Accuracy
30%Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.
Data Quality
10%Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.
The four numbers behind the grade
Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to D.
Total Dealer Fees Comparison
Graded on 5 quotes from the past year (5 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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