B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Duval Ford earns a B.

Mostly honest. Stay alert.

Fair on the big stuff, but there are small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.

Moderate confidence — based on 19 verified out-the-door quotes and 4 tracked negotiations · Jacksonville, FL
Collected Aug 25, 2025Aug 24, 2026 · Updated Sep 4, 2026

Location

Jacksonville, FL

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The full story

Why Duval Ford earned this grade

Between August 2025 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 19 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

2 things

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 $1,950 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

2 things

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$1,199 is $286 above the FL average of $913. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.

TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.

Mandatory add-ons show up on most deals

37% of quotes include add-ons presented as non-negotiable, averaging $2,570. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.

TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.

19 verified OTD quotes from Duval 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

8 vehicle transactions19 individual quotes

2026 Ford Maverick

LariatNew5 quotes
$31,500
$1,199doc feeSaved $1,513
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2025 Ford Bronco

Convertible4 quotes
$63,504
doc feeNo add-onsSaved $3,662
View 4 Quotes →

2024 Ford Bronco

Convertible
$50,517
$1,199doc fee$1,995mandatory
View Quote →

2025 Ford F-150

Extended Cab Pickup
$47,922
$1,199doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Ford Explorer

New
$69,024
$1,199doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2024 Toyota Camry

3 quotes
$23,451
$1,199doc feeSaved $1,559
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2025 Ford Super Duty F-350 SRW

Crew Cab PickupNew3 quotes
$92,445
$1,199doc fee$995mandatorySaved $1,064
View 3 Quotes →

2024 Ford Bronco

New
$59,718
$1,199doc fee$9,995mandatory
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
window tintavg $592
3 quotes
protection planavg $1,495
2 quotes
bed lineravg $425
2 quotes
guardavg $180
2 quotes
accessoriesavg $9,995
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Duval Ford

  • Expect ~$947 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Doc fee ($1,199) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Dealer markup is about 5% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Duval Ford charge?

Based on 19 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Duval Ford charges a $1,199 documentation fee and averages $947 in dealer add-ons when present. Duval Ford earns Transparency Grade B (81/100).

What is Duval Ford's doc fee?

Duval Ford charges a typical documentation fee of $1,199. The FL average is $913. This is based on 19 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Duval Ford add mandatory add-ons?

Duval Ford adds an average of $947 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 Duval Ford a good dealer?

Duval Ford has a transparency score of 81/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 19 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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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 Duval Ford in Jacksonville, FL, that has meant 19 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
71
Add-on Behavior (30%)
68
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
95

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$1,199
FL avg$913
National avg$404

Pulled 19 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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