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Cavender Grande Ford earns an F.

Not all fees are itemized across our 10 verified quotes. Quoted prices match the stated totals, and 3 of 10 quotes included an add-on not marked optional.

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Doc fee

Not itemized in quotes

40%
Dealer add-ons

On 4 of 10 recent quotes

10
Verified quotes →

Price negotiated down on 4 cars

Moderate confidenceSan Antonio, TXUpdated How we score dealersPart of AutoNation Inc.

Location

San Antonio, TX

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The full story

Why Cavender Grande Ford earned this grade

Between January 2026 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 10 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 thing

The price you see is the price you get

Their quoted selling price closely matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."

! Where to push back

1 thing

Not all fees are itemized

Across 10 verified quotes, we could not find every dealer fee listed as its own line with its own amount.

TipAsk for an out-the-door quote with every fee on its own line, in writing, before you go in. If they won't break it out, treat that as the answer.

10 verified OTD quotes from Cavender Grande 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 transactions — 10 individual quotes

2023 GMC Sierra 1500

AT4Used2 quotes
$52,945
$0doc fee—Saved $1,059
View 2 Quotes →

2022 Ford Escape

SEUsed3 quotes
$17,553
—doc fee—Saved $1,485
View 3 Quotes →

2021 Ford Mustang

MACH 1Used3 quotes
$47,246
$0doc fee—Saved $1,666
View 3 Quotes →

2023 Ford Explorer

LIMITED2 quotes
$29,513
—doc fee—Saved $2,018
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Optional — ask to remove
protection planavg $995
1 quote
3 mo/3,000 mile limited warrantyavg $795
1 quote
Quoted Add-ons
protection planavg $1,095
3 quotes

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
Not all fees are itemized

Tips for Cavender Grande Ford

  • Not all fees are itemized on the quotes we have from this dealer. Ask for every fee on its own line, in writing, before you go.
  • Low-rated dealer. Get everything in writing. Ask for an itemized OTD quote before visiting.
  • 3 of 10 quotes included $3,285 in add-ons (Protection Plan), not marked optional.
  • Dealer markup is only +2% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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On the lot right now

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cavender Grande Ford add dealer add-ons?

Cavender Grande Ford adds an average of $329 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 4 of 10 recent verified quotes. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Cavender Grande Ford a good dealership?

Cavender Grande Ford has a transparency score of 55/100, earning a Grade F. 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.

What do reviews say about Cavender Grande Ford?

CarEdge reviews Cavender Grande Ford on 10 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade F (55/100). Dealer add-ons appeared on 4 of 10 recent quotes.

Is Cavender Grande Ford a transparent Ford dealer in San Antonio?

Not by CarEdge's measure. Cavender Grande Ford holds CarEdge Transparency Grade F (55/100), based on 10 verified out-the-door quotes. Get every number in writing and compare quotes from other Ford dealers nearby.

How does Cavender Grande Ford compare to other Ford dealers?

You can compare Cavender Grande Ford's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior 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 San Antonio, Best Ford Dealerships in Texas 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 Cavender Grande Ford in San Antonio, TX, that has meant 10 verified OTD quotes across 4 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 F.

Fee Transparency (30%)
0
Add-on Behavior (30%)
82
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
0

Pulled 10 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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