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90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Al Packer Ford Royal Palm Beach 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 9 verified out-the-door quotes and 3 tracked negotiations · Royal Palm Beach, FL
Collected May 22, 2026Jul 7, 2026 · Updated Jul 8, 2026

Location

Royal Palm Beach, FL

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CarEdge Certified — Al Packer Ford Royal Palm Beach, Grade A, score 93 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Al Packer Ford Royal Palm Beach qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 93/100 from 9 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Al Packer Ford Royal Palm Beach earned this grade

Between May 2026 and July 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

4 things

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $699, their doc fee sits at or just under the FL average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Add-ons are the exception, not the rule

Only 22% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $2,946 when present. Most shoppers here never see them.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 0.2% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 3 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $2,204 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:Nothing glaring. That's part of why they scored where they did.

9 verified OTD quotes from Al Packer Ford Royal Palm Beach

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

3 vehicle transactions9 individual quotes

2021 Ford F-150

LariatUsed5 quotes
$40,876
$699doc feeNo add-onsSaved $780
View 5Quotes →

2026 Ford Maverick

LariatNew2 quotes
$46,200
$699doc fee$2,394add-onsSaved $3,509
View 2Quotes →

2025 Ford Explorer

ActiveUsed2 quotes
$39,500
$699doc feeNo add-onsSaved $2,322
View 2Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

1
accessoriesavg $2,394
1 quote
2
advantage+avg $2,599
1 quote
3
trackingavg $899
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($699) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Al Packer Ford Royal Palm Beach

  • Expect ~$655 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Doc fee ($699) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • 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 Al Packer Ford Royal Palm Beach charge?

Based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Al Packer Ford Royal Palm Beach charges a $699 documentation fee and averages $655 in dealer add-ons when present. Al Packer Ford Royal Palm Beach earns Transparency Grade A (93/100).

What is Al Packer Ford Royal Palm Beach's doc fee?

Al Packer Ford Royal Palm Beach charges a typical documentation fee of $699. The FL average is $916. This is based on 9 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Al Packer Ford Royal Palm Beach add mandatory add-ons?

Al Packer Ford Royal Palm Beach adds an average of $655 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 Al Packer Ford Royal Palm Beach a good dealer?

Al Packer Ford Royal Palm Beach has a transparency score of 93/100, earning a Grade A. 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 Al Packer Ford Royal Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach, FL, 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 try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?

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%)
77
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$699
FL avg$719
National avg$400

Pulled 9 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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