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Bell Ford

Arlington, WI·10 verified quotes*

Oct 2, 2025Feb 23, 2026· Score updated Apr 7, 2026

D
64.8/100
Add-on Rate
80%of quotes

Avg $2,188 when present

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Bell Ford Review

Based on 10 verified OTD quotes from Oct 2025 to Feb 2026, Bell Ford earns a Grade D (64.8/100). Their doc fee of $849 is $328 above the WI average ($521). Add-ons average $3,432 when present — ask for an itemized breakdown. Buyers who negotiated saved an average of $542.

Price vs. Days on Lot

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New
Used
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Days on Market

How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.

Fresh stock
Normal
Aging
Negotiate

Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
67
Add-on Behavior (30%)
22
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
80
  • Doc fee ($849) is $418 above WI average ($431)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $2,188 when present
  • Price accuracy is excellent — quotes closely match advertised prices

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$849
WI avg$431
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

6 vehicle transactions10 individual quotes

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Flash 4WD SuperCrew 5.5' Box
$81,201
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2025 Ford Bronco

Badlands 4 Door Advanced 4x4New3 quotes
$66,953
$849doc fee$1,741add-onsSaved $625
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2025 Ford Ranger

XLT 2WD SuperCrew 5' BoxNew
$43,233
$599doc fee$1,996add-ons
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2018 Ford Mustang

$71,133
doc fee$185add-ons

Most Common Add-ons

1
accessoriesavg $2,254
7 quotes
2
window tintavg $599
1 quote
3
door edge guardsavg $199
1 quote
4
paint protectionavg $599
1 quote
5
nitrogenavg $99
1 quote
6
bf track packavg $170
1 quote
7
clear braavg $59
1 quote

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bell Ford's doc fee?

Bell Ford charges a typical documentation fee of $849. The WI average is $521. This is based on 10 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Bell Ford add mandatory add-ons?

Bell Ford adds an average of $3,432 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 Bell Ford a good dealer?

Bell Ford has a transparency score of 64.8/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 10 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
Doc fee ($849) is well above average ($521)
High add-ons averaging $3,432
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Tips for Bell Ford

  • Doc fee is $449 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • This dealer often adds $3,432 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Dealer markup is about 5% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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