B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Ed Morse 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.

Developing confidence — based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes and 3 tracked negotiations · Sierra Vista, AZ
Collected Jan 3, 2026Jun 25, 2026 · Updated Jul 3, 2026

Location

Sierra Vista, AZ

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The full story

Why Ed Morse Ford earned this grade

Between January 2026 and June 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 9 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

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 0.5% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 3 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $3,482 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 slightly padded

$605 is $16 above the AZ average of $589. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

Add-ons are baked into almost every deal

67% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $882. This is their business model — inflate the OTD, then hope you don't line-item it.

TipDemand an itemized quote before signing anything. Every add-on is optional — refuse them unless you actually want them.

9 verified OTD quotes from Ed Morse 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

3 vehicle transactions9 individual quotes

2026 Ford Maverick

LariatNew4 quotes
$41,372
$1,289doc feeNo add-onsSaved $4,425
View 4Quotes →

2026 Ford Maverick

LariatNew3 quotes
$41,842
$607doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,414
View 3Quotes →

2022 Ram 2500 Power Wagon

Power WagonUsed2 quotes
$51,166
$596doc fee$399add-onsSaved $4,608
View 2Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

1
theft protectionavg $483
6 quotes
2
window tintavg $599
4 quotes

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Ed Morse Ford

  • Expect ~$588 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Doc fee ($605) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
Live inventory

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ed Morse Ford's doc fee?

Ed Morse Ford charges a typical documentation fee of $605. The AZ average is $589. This is based on 9 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Ed Morse Ford add mandatory add-ons?

Ed Morse Ford adds an average of $588 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 Ed Morse Ford a good dealer?

Ed Morse Ford has a transparency score of 84.5/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 9 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 Ed Morse Ford in Sierra Vista, AZ, that has meant 9 verified OTD quotes across 3 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 Score

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

Fee Transparency (30%)
99
Add-on Behavior (30%)
50
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$605
AZ avg$589
National avg$400

Pulled 9 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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