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Clay Cooley Ford earns a C.
Expect pushback on fees and add-ons. Shoppers who hold the line here save money.
- $413
- Median dealer fees
- 58%
- Quoted add-ons
$183 above TX median
On 22 of 38 quotes, past year
Strong confidence (latest quote Oct 2026)Arlington, TXUpdated How we score dealersPart of Clay Cooley Auto Group
The full story
Why Clay Cooley Ford earned this grade
Clay Cooley Ford is graded C based on 38 verified quotes from November 2025 through October 2026. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
The quotes support no clear pricing or fee-transparency strength to highlight. Ask for an itemized written offer before agreeing.
Where to push back
✓ Check the dealer fees. Average confirmed dealer fees were $472.55 in quotes with an amount, compared with the Median state fee in Texas of $229.75—the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample. Fees exceeded that median in 36 quotes, and 37 did not fully itemize dealer fees. Ask what each fee covers and request a written breakdown.
✓ Get required extras in writing. Required extras averaged $2,184.27 across 30 quotes with amounts; 22 quotes included a required-extra charge greater than zero. Ask which extras are required, their individual prices, and whether any can be removed. Compare the vehicle’s selling price with its advertised price before agreeing.
38 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.
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All 38 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
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At a Glance
Tips for Clay Cooley Ford
- 22 of 38 quotes included add-ons (Propack, Family Guarantee, OPEN RO OR ADDS), not marked optional.
- Total dealer fees are slightly above the state median. Worth asking for a reduction.
- Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects May to Oct 2026.
- 38 quotes from the past year analyzed. This score is based on solid data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Clay Cooley Ford charge?
Based on 38 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Clay Cooley Ford charges $413 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $2,585 when present. Clay Cooley Ford earns Transparency Grade C (78/100).
Does Clay Cooley Ford add dealer add-ons?
Clay Cooley Ford adds an average of $2,585 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 22 of 38 quotes in the past year. 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 dealership?
Clay Cooley Ford has a transparency score of 78/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 38 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.
What do reviews say about Clay Cooley Ford?
CarEdge reviews Clay Cooley Ford on 38 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade C (78/100), with dealer fees of $413 versus a TX median of $230. Quoted add-ons appeared on 22 of 38 quotes in the past year.
Is Clay Cooley Ford a transparent Ford dealer in Arlington?
Clay Cooley Ford is about average. Clay Cooley Ford holds CarEdge Transparency Grade C (78/100), based on 38 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. Compare its quotes with other Ford dealers nearby before you buy.
How does Clay Cooley Ford compare to other Ford dealers?
You can compare Clay Cooley 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 Dallas-Fort Worth, 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 Clay Cooley Ford in Arlington, TX, that has meant 38 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 7 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 C.
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Graded on 38 quotes from the past year (38 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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