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Dave Arbogast Ford earns an A.

Early deals look fair on fees and add-ons. CarEdge will firm this up as more data comes in.

$398
Median dealer fees

At the OH median

Zero
Quoted add-ons

In 3 quotes, past year

3
Quotes, past year →

3 verified quotes since 2026

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Location

Troy, OH

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The full story

Why Dave Arbogast Ford earned this grade

In October 2026, Dave Arbogast Ford received an A grade; CarEdge reviewed 3 verified quotes, a small sample. This review considers dealer fees, required extras, vehicle selling prices, and whether charges are clearly shown.

What they do well

  • ✓ Fees were clearly itemized. All 3 quotes showed itemized dealer fees, averaging $398. That matches the Median state fee in Ohio, the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample.

Where to push back

The sample is small, so treat it as a limited snapshot. Ask for an itemized written offer showing the vehicle selling price, dealer fees, required extras, taxes, and government charges before agreeing.

3 verified OTD quotes from Dave Arbogast 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

All 3 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade

2026 Ford Mustang

EcoBoost ConvertibleNew3 quotes
$42,000
$398dealer feesNo add-onsSaved $2,059
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At a Glance

Total dealer fees ($398) at or below the OH median
Quotes fully itemized
No quoted add-ons detected
Advertised price not checked

Tips for Dave Arbogast Ford

  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
  • Total dealer fees are at or below the state median. One less thing to negotiate.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add quoted add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Limited data (3 quotes from the past year). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Dave Arbogast Ford charge?

Based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Dave Arbogast Ford charges $398 in dealer fees. Dave Arbogast Ford earns Transparency Grade A (100/100).

Does Dave Arbogast Ford add dealer add-ons?

Based on our data, quotes from Dave Arbogast Ford typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. None of its 3 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.

Is Dave Arbogast Ford a good dealership?

Dave Arbogast Ford has a transparency score of 100/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 3 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Dave Arbogast Ford?

CarEdge reviews Dave Arbogast Ford on 3 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (100/100), with dealer fees of $398 versus an OH median of $398. None of its 3 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.

Is Dave Arbogast Ford a transparent Ford dealer in Troy?

Yes. Dave Arbogast Ford holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (100/100), based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.

How does Dave Arbogast Ford compare to other Ford dealers?

You can compare Dave Arbogast 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 Dayton, Best Ford Dealerships in Ohio 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 Dave Arbogast Ford in Troy, OH, that has meant 3 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 1 negotiated deal 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 Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to A.

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

Total Dealer Fees Comparison

This dealer$398
OH median$398

Graded on 3 quotes from the past year (3 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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