Transparency Verdict
Capital Ford Of Wilmington earns a B.
Early read: mostly fair.
Based on a small number of verified deals so far, fees and pricing look fair. Read the out-the-door carefully and we'll update as we gather more.
Limited confidence — based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes · Wilmington, NC
Collected Dec 27, 2025 – May 12, 2026 · Updated Aug 14, 2026
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
The full story
Why Capital Ford Of Wilmington earned this grade
Between December 2025 and May 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 2 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
1 thingThe price you see is the price you get
Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."
! Where to push back
1 thingDoc fee is slightly padded
$899 is $159 above the NC average of $740. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.
TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.
2 verified OTD quotes from Capital Ford Of Wilmington
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Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Capital Ford Of Wilmington
- Doc fee is $499 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
- Minor add-ons (~$399) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
- Dealer markup is about 10% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
- Limited data (2 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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12
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Capital Ford Of Wilmington charge?
Based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Capital Ford Of Wilmington charges a $899 documentation fee and averages $399 in dealer add-ons when present. Capital Ford Of Wilmington earns Transparency Grade B (86/100).
What is Capital Ford Of Wilmington's doc fee?
Capital Ford Of Wilmington charges a typical documentation fee of $899. The NC average is $740. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Capital Ford Of Wilmington add mandatory add-ons?
Capital Ford Of Wilmington adds an average of $399 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 Capital Ford Of Wilmington a good dealer?
Capital Ford Of Wilmington has a transparency score of 86/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 2 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 Capital Ford Of Wilmington in Wilmington, NC, that has meant 2 verified OTD quotes 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to B.
Doc Fee Comparison
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