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Al Packer Ford earns a D.
High fees or frequent add-ons are common here. Get every number in writing first.
- $749
- Doc fee
- 80%
- Dealer add-ons
$221 below FL avg
On 12 of 15 recent quotes
Moderate confidenceRoyal Palm Beach, FLUpdated How we score dealers
The full story
Why Al Packer Ford earned this grade
Between January 2026 and October 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 15 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 thingsDoc fee is genuinely reasonable
$749 is $221 below the FL average of $970. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.
Shoppers who negotiated saved real money
Across 5 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $1,893 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
2 thingsQuoted add-ons show up on most deals
80% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $992. Plan on seeing them on your quote.
TipAsk for an itemized quote before signing, and ask the dealer to confirm in writing which add-ons, if any, are required.
Listing price and real price disagree
Quoted prices run 7.9% above the advertised listing — roughly $2,765 extra on a $35k vehicle. That's a pattern, not a rounding error.
TipThis dealer's listing price is a marketing number, not a real one. Don't anchor to it — anchor to an out-the-door target.
15 verified OTD quotes from Al Packer Ford
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
10 vehicle transactions — 15 individual quotes
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Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Al Packer Ford
- 12 of 15 quotes included $14,874 in add-ons (Protection Package, Accessories, Theft Protection), not marked optional.
- Doc fee ($749) is at or below FL average. One less thing to negotiate.
- Dealer markup is only +8% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Al Packer Ford charge?
Based on 15 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Al Packer Ford charges a $749 documentation fee and averages $992 in dealer add-ons when present. Al Packer Ford earns Transparency Grade D (69/100).
What is the doc fee at Al Packer Ford?
Al Packer Ford charges a typical documentation fee of $749. The FL average is $970. This is based on 15 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Al Packer Ford add dealer add-ons?
Al Packer Ford adds an average of $992 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 12 of 15 recent verified quotes. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Is Al Packer Ford a good dealership?
Al Packer Ford has a transparency score of 69/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 15 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.
What do reviews say about Al Packer Ford?
CarEdge reviews Al Packer Ford on 15 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade D (69/100), with a typical doc fee of $749 versus an FL average of $970. Dealer add-ons appeared on 12 of 15 recent quotes.
Is Al Packer Ford a transparent Ford dealer in Royal Palm Beach?
Not by CarEdge's measure. Al Packer Ford holds CarEdge Transparency Grade D (69/100), based on 15 verified out-the-door quotes. Get every number in writing and compare quotes from other Ford dealers nearby.
How does Al Packer Ford compare to other Ford dealers?
You can compare Al Packer Ford's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior 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 West Palm Beach, Best Ford Dealerships in Fort Lauderdale, Best Ford Dealerships in Florida 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 Al Packer Ford in Royal Palm Beach, FL, that has meant 15 verified OTD quotes across 5 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 D.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 15 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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