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90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Al Packer's White Marsh Ford 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.

Moderate confidence — based on 14 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Middle River, MD
Collected Nov 28, 2025Sep 4, 2026 · Updated Sep 15, 2026

Location

Middle River, MD

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CarEdge Certified — Al Packer's White Marsh Ford, Grade A, score 99 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Al Packer's White Marsh Ford qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 99/100 from 14 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Al Packer's White Marsh Ford earned this grade

Between November 2025 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 14 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

3 things

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $799, their doc fee is within $43 of the MD average of $756. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

No dealer add-ons detected

Across 14 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 1.5% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back:Nothing glaring. That's part of why they scored where they did.

14 verified OTD quotes from Al Packer's White Marsh 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

4 vehicle transactions14 individual quotes

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$85,233
$799doc feeNo add-ons
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2019 Ford F-150

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$35,607
$799doc feeNo add-ons
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At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Al Packer's White Marsh Ford

  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is only +2% 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's White Marsh Ford charge?

Based on 14 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Al Packer's White Marsh Ford charges a $799 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Al Packer's White Marsh Ford earns Transparency Grade A (99/100).

What is Al Packer's White Marsh Ford's doc fee?

Al Packer's White Marsh Ford charges a typical documentation fee of $799. The MD average is $756. This is based on 14 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Al Packer's White Marsh Ford add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Al Packer's White Marsh Ford does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Al Packer's White Marsh Ford a good dealer?

Al Packer's White Marsh Ford has a transparency score of 99/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 14 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's White Marsh Ford in Middle River, MD, that has meant 14 verified OTD quotes across 1 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%)
96
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$799
MD avg$756
National avg$404

Pulled 14 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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