B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Englewood 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 12 verified out-the-door quotes and 3 tracked negotiations · Englewood, FL
Collected Jul 23, 2025Sep 1, 2026 · Updated Sep 7, 2026

Location

Englewood, FL

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The full story

Why Englewood Ford earned this grade

Between July 2025 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 12 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 3 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $725 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

$1,099 is $187 above the FL average of $912. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipFactor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

Mandatory add-ons show up on most deals

42% of quotes include add-ons presented as non-negotiable, averaging $1,977. 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.

12 verified OTD quotes from Englewood 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

9 vehicle transactions12 individual quotes

2026 Ford Ranger

LariatNew2 quotes
$50,284
$1,099doc feeNo add-onsSaved $580
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2026 Ford Expedition

PlatinumNew2 quotes
$80,037
$1,099doc fee$1,997mandatorySaved $1,064
View 2 Quotes →

2024 Ford Mustang

EcoBoost PremiumUsed
$28,497
$1,099doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2023 Ram Ram 1500 Pickup

Big Horn/Lone StarUsed
$33,528
$1,099doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Ford Maverick

XLNew2 quotes
$29,486
$1,099doc fee$1,997mandatorySaved $532
View 2 Quotes →

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Custom Trail BossUsed
$27,644
$1,099doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2023 Kia Stinger

GT2 RWDUsed
$38,026
$1,099doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Ford Maverick

XLT Front-Wheel Drive SuperCrew 4.5New
$33,282
$1,099doc fee$1,895mandatory
View Quote →

2023 Ford Expedition

Limited 4dr 4x2U1KUsed
$53,544
$999doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
accessoriesavg $1,977
5 quotes

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Englewood Ford

  • Expect ~$824 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Doc fee ($1,099) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Dealer markup is about 2% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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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 fees does Englewood Ford charge?

Based on 12 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Englewood Ford charges a $1,099 documentation fee and averages $824 in dealer add-ons when present. Englewood Ford earns Transparency Grade B (84/100).

What is Englewood Ford's doc fee?

Englewood Ford charges a typical documentation fee of $1,099. The FL average is $912. This is based on 12 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Englewood Ford add mandatory add-ons?

Englewood Ford adds an average of $824 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 Englewood Ford a good dealer?

Englewood Ford has a transparency score of 84/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 12 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 Englewood Ford in Englewood, FL, that has meant 12 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 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%)
81
Add-on Behavior (30%)
65
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$1,099
FL avg$912
National avg$404

Pulled 12 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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