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90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Five Star Ford Dallas 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.

Moderate confidence — based on 18 verified out-the-door quotes and 3 tracked negotiations · Dallas, TX
Collected Nov 3, 2025Jul 13, 2026 · Updated Aug 17, 2026

Location

Dallas, TX

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CarEdge Certified — Five Star Ford Dallas, Grade A, score 94 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Five Star Ford Dallas qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 94/100 from 18 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Five Star Ford Dallas earned this grade

Between November 2025 and July 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 18 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 in line with the market

At $225, their doc fee sits at or just under the TX average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

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 $680 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

1 thing

Mandatory add-ons show up on most deals

33% of quotes include add-ons presented as non-negotiable, averaging $1,383. 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.

18 verified OTD quotes from Five Star Ford Dallas

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 transactions18 individual quotes

2025 Ford F-150

TremorUsed
$62,080
$225doc feeNo add-ons
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2024 Ford F-150

TremorUsed4 quotes
$56,227
doc feeNo add-onsSaved $0
View 4 Quotes →

2025 Ford F-150

SUPERCREW XL W/STX GAS 2WD
$47,008
$225doc fee$1,849mandatory
View Quote →

2025 Ford Expedition Max

Active 4x22 quotes
$70,543
$225doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,063
View 2 Quotes →

2020 Acura MDX

4D WAGON W/TECHUsed
$26,962
$225doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Ford F-150

LARIAT
$74,473
$0doc fee$2,199mandatory
View Quote →

2025 Ram 1500

CREW CAB REBEL 5'7" 4WD (21W)2 quotes
$54,631
$225doc feeNo add-onsSaved $976
View 2 Quotes →

2025 Ford F-150

XLTNew6 quotes
$63,204
$225doc fee
View 6 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
accessoriesavg $1,266
3 quotes
protection planavg $1,325
2 quotes
add-onavg $1,849
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($225) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Five Star Ford Dallas

  • Minor add-ons (~$461) 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 ($225) is at or below TX average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is about 6% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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On the lot right now

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Five Star Ford Dallas charge?

Based on 18 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Five Star Ford Dallas charges a $225 documentation fee and averages $461 in dealer add-ons when present. Five Star Ford Dallas earns Transparency Grade A (94/100).

What is Five Star Ford Dallas's doc fee?

Five Star Ford Dallas charges a typical documentation fee of $225. The TX average is $229. This is based on 18 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Five Star Ford Dallas add mandatory add-ons?

Five Star Ford Dallas adds an average of $461 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 Five Star Ford Dallas a good dealer?

Five Star Ford Dallas has a transparency score of 94/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 18 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 Five Star Ford Dallas in Dallas, TX, that has meant 18 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 A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
80
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$225
TX avg$229
National avg$400

Pulled 18 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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