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Alm Ford Marietta earns a B.

Fair on the big stuff, with a few small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully.

$1,290
Total dealer fees

$365 above GA median

8%
Quoted add-ons

On 2 of 26 quotes, past year

26
Quotes, past year →

26 verified quotes since 2025

Strong confidence (latest quote Oct 2026)Marietta, GAUpdated How we score dealersPart of Alm Cars

Location

Marietta, GA

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The full story

Why Alm Ford Marietta earned this grade

CarEdge reviewed 26 verified quotes for Alm Ford Marietta from December 2025 through October 2026. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices, and whether charges are clearly shown.

What they do well

No specific pricing or fee-transparency strength stands out from these quotes.

Where to push back

Average confirmed dealer fees were $1,302.64 per quote, excluding taxes and government charges. All 26 quotes were above Georgia’s $925 Median state fee, the middle fee amount used for the state reference.

In 18 quotes, dealer fees appeared as a single combined amount rather than fully itemized fees. Ask: “Can you provide an itemized written offer showing what each dealer fee covers, along with the selling price, required extras, taxes, and government charges?”

26 verified OTD quotes from Alm Ford Marietta

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

All 26 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade

2025 Ford Expedition

King RanchUsed
$83,384
$2,848dealer feesNo mandatory add-ons$5,048optional
View Quote →

2021 Ford Bronco 4-Door

BadlandsUsed
$40,656
$1,363dealer feesNo mandatory add-ons$4,190optional
View Quote →

2026 Ford Transit Van

BaseNew
$58,940
$1,290dealer feesNo mandatory add-ons$6,039optional
View Quote →

2023 Lincoln Nautilus

Black LabelUsed
$43,295
$1,287dealer feesNo mandatory add-ons$2,990optional
View Quote →

2023 Lincoln Nautilus

ReserveUsed
$45,725
$1,287dealer feesNo mandatory add-ons$2,990optional
View Quote →

2024 Ford F-150

RaptorUsed2 quotes
$73,500
$995dealer feesNo mandatory add-ons$2,295optionalSaved $4,117
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E

SelectNew
$44,347
$1,560dealer feesNo mandatory add-ons$5,893optional
View Quote →

2026 Kia Sportage

SX Prestige HybridNew
$40,638
$1,461dealer feesNo mandatory add-ons$2,990optional
View Quote →

2026 Ford Bronco 4-Door

BaseNew2 quotes
$44,000
$1,290dealer feesNo add-onsSaved $1,168
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2026 Ford F-150

LariatNew
$74,607
$1,290dealer feesNo mandatory add-ons$7,442optional
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Optional — ask to remove
alm vip clubavg $1,945
4 quotes
crystal fusion ceramicavg $1,597
2 quotes
dealer installed optionsavg $2,249
2 quotes
paint protection filmavg $3,197
2 quotes
cilajet ceramicavg $995
2 quotes
alm vip club certificationavg $1,995
2 quotes
cilajet ceramic (optional)avg $995
2 quotes
paint protection film (optional)avg $2,898
2 quotes
gold certificationavg $3,149
1 quote
alm vip club certification (optional)avg $1,995
1 quote
Quoted Add-ons
paint protection filmavg $1,499
2 quotes

At a Glance

Total dealer fees well above the GA median
High add-ons averaging $1,760
Advertised price not checked

Tips for Alm Ford Marietta

  • Total dealer fees are $1,290, $365 above the GA median. Ask which fees they will drop.
  • 2 of 26 quotes included add-ons (PAINT PROTECTION FILM), not marked optional.
  • Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Aug to Oct 2026.
  • 26 quotes from the past year analyzed. This score is based on solid data.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Alm Ford Marietta charge?

Based on 26 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Alm Ford Marietta charges $1,290 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $1,760 when present. Alm Ford Marietta earns Transparency Grade B (85/100).

Does Alm Ford Marietta add dealer add-ons?

Alm Ford Marietta adds an average of $1,760 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 2 of 26 quotes in the past year. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Alm Ford Marietta a good dealership?

Alm Ford Marietta has a transparency score of 85/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 26 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Alm Ford Marietta?

CarEdge reviews Alm Ford Marietta on 26 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (85/100), with dealer fees of $1,290 versus a GA median of $925. Quoted add-ons appeared on 2 of 26 quotes in the past year.

Is Alm Ford Marietta a transparent Ford dealer in Marietta?

Yes. Alm Ford Marietta holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (85/100), based on 26 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.

How does Alm Ford Marietta compare to other Ford dealers?

You can compare Alm Ford Marietta'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 Atlanta, Best Ford Dealerships in Georgia 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 Alm Ford Marietta in Marietta, GA, that has meant 26 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 6 negotiated deals 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 Score

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

Fee Transparency (30%)
63
Add-on Behavior (30%)
98
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
59

Total Dealer Fees Comparison

This dealer$1,290
GA median$925

Graded on 26 quotes from the past year (26 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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