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Academy Ford earns an A.
Early deals look fair on fees and add-ons. CarEdge will firm this up as more data comes in.
- $800
- Total dealer fees
- Zero
- Quoted add-ons
At the MD median
In 1 quote, past year
Limited confidence (latest quote Jan 2026)Laurel, MDUpdated How we score dealers
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
The full story
Why Academy Ford earned this grade
In January 2026, CarEdge reviewed 1 eligible quote for Academy Ford, so the sample is small. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices, and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees were clearly itemized. The quote showed $800 in dealer fees, equal to the Median state fee in Maryland—the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample.
Where to push back
Ask for an itemized written offer showing the vehicle selling price, dealer fees, required extras, taxes, and government charges. Compare the selling price with the advertised price before agreeing.
1 verified OTD quote from Academy Ford
Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.
Recent Quotes
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1 quote is from the past year and counts toward the grade
At a Glance
Tips for Academy Ford
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
- Total dealer fees are at or below the state median. One less thing to negotiate.
- This dealer typically doesn't add quoted add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Limited data (1 quote from the past year). Score may change as we collect more information.
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On the lot right now
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Current Inventory
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Median Price
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Median Days Listed
15
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Academy Ford charge?
Based on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year, Academy Ford charges $800 in dealer fees. Academy Ford earns Transparency Grade A (100/100), based on limited data (1 verified quote).
Does Academy Ford add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from Academy Ford typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. None of its 1 quote in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Academy Ford a good dealership?
Academy Ford earns a Grade A (100/100), based on limited data (1 verified quote from the past year). The grade reflects its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Academy Ford?
CarEdge reviews Academy Ford on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (100/100), an early read that may change as more quotes come in, with dealer fees of $800 versus an MD median of $800. None of its 1 quote in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Academy Ford a transparent Ford dealer in Laurel?
CarEdge has limited data on Academy Ford so far. Academy Ford holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (100/100), based on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year. The grade may change as more quotes come in.
How does Academy Ford compare to other Ford dealers?
You can compare Academy Ford's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other Ford dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Ford dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Ford Dealerships in Washington DC, Best Ford Dealerships in Baltimore, Best Ford Dealerships in Maryland and Best Ford Dealerships in the US rank Ford 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 Academy Ford in Laurel, MD, that has meant 1 verified OTD quotes from the past year 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 A.
Total Dealer Fees Comparison
Graded on 1 quote from the past year (1 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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