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Bowen Scarff Ford earns an A.
One of the best Ford dealers in Seattle. CarEdge Certified: an upfront out-the-door price, no hidden fees, and no surprise add-ons.
- $200
- Median dealer fees
- Zero
- Quoted add-ons
At the WA median
In 34 quotes, past year
Strong confidence (latest quote Nov 2026)Kent, WAUpdated How we score dealers#1 most transparent in WA
Bowen Scarff Ford guarantees how this goes.
CarEdge Certified dealers earned an A on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, graded from real out-the-door quotes. Bowen Scarff Ford commits to the promises below.
- Upfront out-the-door priceYou see the full price, fees included, before you visit.
- No hidden feesNo fees that appear at signing.
- No surprise add-onsNo quoted add-ons or markups sprung on you in the finance office.
Every quote from this dealer comes on a verified CarEdge out-the-door worksheet, so the number you see is the number you pay.
Verified every month by CarEdge. The grade behind the badge is earned, never bought.
The full story
Why Bowen Scarff Ford earned this grade
Bowen Scarff Ford earned an A; from November 2025 through November 2026, CarEdge reviewed 34 verified quotes. This review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices, and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees were clearly itemized. All 34 quotes showed fully itemized dealer fees, averaging $200. Average confirmed dealer fees matched the $200 Median state fee in WA, the middle fee amount in the state’s saved monthly reference.
Where to push back
The reviewed quotes support no specific fee concern, but they do not establish whether the advertised vehicle price was honored. Before agreeing, ask for an itemized written offer showing the vehicle’s selling price, dealer fees, required extras, taxes, and government charges, and compare the selling price with the advertised price.
34 verified OTD quotes from Bowen Scarff Ford
Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.
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All 34 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
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At a Glance
Tips for Bowen Scarff Ford
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
- Total dealer fees are at or below the state median. One less thing to negotiate.
- This dealer typically doesn't add quoted add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Oct to Nov 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Bowen Scarff Ford charge?
Based on 34 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Bowen Scarff Ford charges $200 in dealer fees. Bowen Scarff Ford earns Transparency Grade A (100/100).
Does Bowen Scarff Ford add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from Bowen Scarff Ford typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. None of its 34 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Bowen Scarff Ford a good dealership?
Bowen Scarff Ford has a transparency score of 100/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 34 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Bowen Scarff Ford?
CarEdge reviews Bowen Scarff Ford on 34 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (100/100), with dealer fees of $200 versus a WA median of $200. None of its 34 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons. Bowen Scarff Ford is CarEdge Certified.
Is Bowen Scarff Ford a transparent Ford dealer in Kent?
Yes. Bowen Scarff Ford holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (100/100), based on 34 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.
Is Bowen Scarff Ford CarEdge Certified?
Yes. Bowen Scarff Ford is CarEdge Certified. CarEdge Certified dealers hold an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index and guarantee four things on every deal: an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience. CarEdge verifies the guarantee with ongoing AI mystery shops, and a dealer that slips below an A grade loses the badge. Certification is earned from data, never bought.
How does Bowen Scarff Ford rank among Washington car dealers?
Bowen Scarff Ford ranks #1 of 685 rated dealers in Washington on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, which grades dealers on dealer fees, quoted add-ons and advertised pricing from verified out-the-door quotes.
How does Bowen Scarff Ford compare to other Ford dealers?
You can compare Bowen Scarff Ford'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 Seattle, Best Ford Dealerships in Washington 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 Bowen Scarff Ford in Kent, WA, that has meant 34 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 5 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
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Graded on 34 quotes from the past year (34 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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