Transparency Verdict
Clay Cooley Ford earns a C.
Negotiate. Hard.
Average transparency — expect pushback on fees and add-ons. Shoppers who hold the line here consistently save money.
Strong confidence — based on 47 verified out-the-door quotes and 8 tracked negotiations · Arlington, TX
Collected Oct 20, 2025 – Jul 28, 2026 · Updated Aug 23, 2026
The full story
Why Clay Cooley Ford earned this grade
Between October 2025 and July 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 47 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
3 thingsDoc fee is genuinely reasonable
$0 is $230 below the TX average of $230. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.
Advertised pricing is largely honest
On average, the quoted price is only 1.7% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.
Shoppers who negotiated saved real money
Across 8 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $3,584 from first quote to final. That tells you their opening number has room.
TipNever take the first quote. Their floor is lower than what they offer on day one.
! Where to push back
1 thingAdd-ons are baked into almost every deal
64% of quotes include add-ons the buyer couldn't remove, averaging $3,361. This is their business model — inflate the OTD, then hope you don't line-item it.
TipDemand an itemized quote before signing anything, and ask them to justify every "required" charge in writing.
47 verified OTD quotes from Clay Cooley 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
23 vehicle transactions — 47 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Clay Cooley Ford
- This dealer often adds $2,145 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
- Doc fee ($0) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
- Dealer markup is only +2% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
- 47 quotes analyzed. This score is based on solid data.
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On the lot right now
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Median Price
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Median Days Listed
35
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Clay Cooley Ford charge?
Based on 47 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Clay Cooley Ford charges a $0 documentation fee and averages $2,145 in dealer add-ons when present. Clay Cooley Ford earns Transparency Grade C (75/100).
What is Clay Cooley Ford's doc fee?
Clay Cooley Ford charges a typical documentation fee of $0. The TX average is $230. This is based on 47 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Clay Cooley Ford add mandatory add-ons?
Clay Cooley Ford adds an average of $2,145 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 Clay Cooley Ford a good dealer?
Clay Cooley Ford has a transparency score of 75/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 47 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.
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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 Clay Cooley Ford in Arlington, TX, that has meant 47 verified OTD quotes across 8 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to C.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 47 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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