A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Fairway 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.

Developing confidence — based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Greenville, SC
Collected Apr 4, 2026Jul 21, 2026 · Updated Aug 15, 2026

Location

Greenville, SC

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CarEdge Certified — Fairway Ford, Grade A, score 95 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Fairway Ford qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 95/100 from 10 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Fairway Ford earned this grade

Between April 2026 and July 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 10 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

3 things

Doc fee is genuinely reasonable

$399 is $119 below the SC average of $518. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.

Mandatory add-ons are the exception

Only 22% of quotes include add-ons you can't decline, averaging $299 when present. Most shoppers here never see one.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 0.4% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back:Nothing glaring. That's part of why they scored where they did.

9 verified OTD quotes from Fairway 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

5 vehicle transactions9 individual quotes

2025 Ford F-150

PlatinumNew5 quotes
$71,557
$399doc feeNo add-onsSaved $2,914
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2023 Acura Integra

A-Spec with Tech PackageUsed
$31,981
$399doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Ford F-150 Lightning

FlashCPO
$59,967
$399doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Ford F-150 Lightning

FlashCPO
$60,275
$399doc fee$299mandatory
View Quote →

2026 Ford F-350

XLTNew
$83,524
$399doc fee$299mandatory
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
protection planavg $299
2 quotes

At a Glance

Doc fee ($399) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Fairway Ford

  • Minor add-ons (~$90) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($399) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • 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 fees does Fairway Ford charge?

Based on 10 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Fairway Ford charges a $399 documentation fee and averages $90 in dealer add-ons when present. Fairway Ford earns Transparency Grade A (95/100).

What is Fairway Ford's doc fee?

Fairway Ford charges a typical documentation fee of $399. The SC average is $518. This is based on 10 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Fairway Ford add mandatory add-ons?

Fairway Ford adds an average of $90 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 Fairway Ford a good dealer?

Fairway Ford has a transparency score of 95/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 10 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 Fairway Ford in Greenville, SC, that has meant 10 verified OTD quotes across 1 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 A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
82
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$399
SC avg$518
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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