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Ford of Columbia earns an A.
Early deals look fair on fees and add-ons. CarEdge will firm this up as more data comes in.
- $997
- Median dealer fees
- 25%
- Quoted add-ons
$168 above TN median
On 1 of 4 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote Oct 2026)Columbia, TNUpdated How we score dealersPart of Barnes Crossing Auto Group
The full story
Why Ford of Columbia earned this grade
Ford Of Columbia has an A grade. From June to October 2026, CarEdge reviewed 4 verified quotes. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees were itemized Dealer fees were fully itemized in all 4 quotes, so you can see the fee amounts in writing.
Where to push back
Dealer fees averaged $997 across the 4 quotes, and all 4 were above the Median state fee in TN of $829.47. That median is the middle fee amount in the state reference. Ask the dealer to explain each fee and whether any can be removed before agreeing. Required extras averaged $997.50 across the 2 quotes with a known amount; 1 quote showed a required-extra charge above zero. Ask for the exact required extras and their total in your written offer. Compare the vehicle’s selling price with its advertised price, and get an itemized written quote before you agree.
4 verified OTD quotes from Ford of Columbia
Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.
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All 4 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
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Tips for Ford of Columbia
- 1 of 4 quotes included add-ons (Auto Butler), not marked optional.
- Total dealer fees are slightly above the state median. Worth asking for a reduction.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation.
- Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Oct 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Ford of Columbia charge?
Based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Ford of Columbia charges $997 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $499 when present. Ford of Columbia earns Transparency Grade A (91/100).
Does Ford of Columbia add dealer add-ons?
Ford of Columbia adds an average of $499 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 4 quotes in the past year. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Is Ford of Columbia a good dealership?
Ford of Columbia has a transparency score of 91/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Ford of Columbia?
CarEdge reviews Ford of Columbia on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (91/100), with dealer fees of $997 versus a TN median of $829. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 4 quotes in the past year.
Is Ford of Columbia a transparent Ford dealer in Columbia?
Yes. Ford of Columbia holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (91/100), based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.
How does Ford of Columbia compare to other Ford dealers?
You can compare Ford of Columbia's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other Ford dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Ford dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Ford Dealerships in Nashville, Best Ford Dealerships in Tennessee and Best Ford Dealerships in the US rank Ford dealers on the same data.
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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 Ford of Columbia in Columbia, TN, that has meant 4 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 1 negotiated deal logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual dealer fees, the actual add-ons, and the final price against the advertised price — not a salesperson's promise.
Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.
Fee Transparency
30%Are the dealer's fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.
Add-on Behavior
30%How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don't count against them.
Price Accuracy
30%Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.
Data Quality
10%Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.
The four numbers behind the grade
Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
Total Dealer Fees Comparison
Graded on 4 quotes from the past year (4 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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