Transparency Verdict
Cook Ford earns an A.
One of the good ones.
You can walk in here with confidence. Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final number usually matches the listing.
Strong confidence — based on 24 verified out-the-door quotes and 4 tracked negotiations · Texas City, TX
Collected Sep 17, 2025 – May 20, 2026 · Updated Jun 10, 2026
Location
Texas City, TX
The full story
Why Cook Ford earned this grade
Between September 2025 and May 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 24 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
4 thingsDoc fee is genuinely reasonable
$0 is $228 below the TX average of $228. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.
No dealer add-ons detected
Across 24 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.
The 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."
Shoppers who negotiated saved real money
Across 4 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $1,605 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.
24 verified OTD quotes from Cook 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
11 vehicle transactions — 24 individual quotes
2026 Ford F-150
2026 Ford F-150
At a Glance
Tips for Cook Ford
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
- Doc fee ($0) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
- This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Dealer markup is about 4% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
On the lot right now
Separate from the grade above — this is what's currently listed. Useful for spotting aging stock with room to negotiate.
Current Inventory
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Median Price
46
Median Days Listed
69
Added This Week
Days on Market
How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cook Ford's doc fee?
Cook Ford charges a typical documentation fee of $0. The TX average is $228. This is based on 24 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Cook Ford add mandatory add-ons?
Based on our data, Cook Ford does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.
Is Cook Ford a good dealer?
Cook Ford has a transparency score of 92.5/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 24 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
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 Cook Ford in Texas City, TX, that has meant 24 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 try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?
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 A.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 24 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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