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Al Packer Ford Royal Palm Beach earns an A.

Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final price usually matches the listing.

$699
Doc fee

$271 below FL avg

14%
Dealer add-ons

On 3 of 21 recent quotes

21
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Price negotiated down on 5 cars

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The full story

Why Al Packer Ford Royal Palm Beach earned this grade

Between May 2026 and October 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 21 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 genuinely reasonable

$699 is $271 below the FL average of $970. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.

Quoted add-ons are the exception

Only 14% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $328. Most shoppers here never see one.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 2.1% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 5 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $2,962 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.

21 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

8 vehicle transactions — 21 individual quotes

2026 Ford F-150

LARIATNew3 quotes
$66,035
—doc feeNo add-ons
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2022 Ford F-150

XLUsed
$21,623
—doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2022 Ford F-150

XLUsed2 quotes
$21,622
—doc fee—Saved $2,643
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2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E

SelectUsed3 quotes
$29,842
$0doc feeNo add-onsSaved $4,551
View 3 Quotes →

2026 Ford Maverick

XLTNew
$34,669
—doc feeNo add-ons
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2021 Ford F-150

LARIATUsed7 quotes
$39,870
—doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,787
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2026 Ford Maverick

LARIATNew2 quotes
$46,200
$0doc fee—Saved $3,509
View 2 Quotes →

2025 Ford Explorer

ActiveUsed2 quotes
$39,501
$699doc feeNo add-onsSaved $2,321
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
advantage+avg $1,799
2 quotes
accessoriesavg $2,394
1 quote
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

  • 3 of 21 quotes included $6,891 in add-ons (ADVANTAGE+, Accessories, TRACKING), not marked optional.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($699) is at or below FL average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +2% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Al Packer Ford Royal Palm Beach charge?

Based on 21 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Al Packer Ford Royal Palm Beach charges a $699 documentation fee and averages $328 in dealer add-ons when present. Al Packer Ford Royal Palm Beach earns Transparency Grade A (91/100).

What is the doc fee at Al Packer Ford Royal Palm Beach?

Al Packer Ford Royal Palm Beach charges a typical documentation fee of $699. The FL average is $970. This is based on 21 verified OTD quotes in our database.

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

Al Packer Ford Royal Palm Beach adds an average of $328 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 3 of 21 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 Royal Palm Beach a good dealership?

Al Packer Ford Royal Palm Beach has a transparency score of 91/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 21 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Al Packer Ford Royal Palm Beach?

CarEdge reviews Al Packer Ford Royal Palm Beach on 21 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (91/100), with a typical doc fee of $699 versus an FL average of $970. Dealer add-ons appeared on 3 of 21 recent quotes.

Is Al Packer Ford Royal Palm Beach a transparent Ford dealer in Royal Palm Beach?

Yes. Al Packer Ford Royal Palm Beach holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (91/100), based on 21 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does Al Packer Ford Royal Palm Beach compare to other Ford dealers?

You can compare Al Packer Ford Royal Palm Beach'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 Royal Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach, FL, that has meant 21 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 Score

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

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
91
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
33

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$699
FL avg$970
National avg$404

Pulled 21 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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