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Ford of Franklin earns a B.
Fair on the big stuff, with a few small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully.
- $899
- Median dealer fees
- 44%
- Quoted add-ons
$70 above TN median
On 4 of 9 quotes, past year
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The full story
Why Ford of Franklin earned this grade
From December 2025 through October 2026, CarEdge reviewed 9 verified quotes for Ford Of Franklin. This review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees were clearly shown — Dealer fees were fully itemized in all 9 quotes.
- ✓ Written prices came in below the ads — In the 2 written offers with price comparisons, vehicle prices averaged $449.50 below the advertised prices. One was within $1 of its ad, and neither was above it.
Where to push back
Average confirmed dealer fees were $991.56. All 9 quotes exceeded the Median state fee in Tennessee, $829.47—the middle fee figure in the state reference. Ask the dealer to confirm the fee total and explain each charge on your written offer.
Four quotes show required extras averaging $1,443.75, and each had a required-extra charge. Ask which extras are required for that vehicle and whether the offer can be written without them.
9 verified OTD quotes from Ford of Franklin
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
All 9 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
Over a year old · shown for reference, not counted in the grade
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Ford of Franklin
- 4 of 9 quotes included add-ons (PermaPlate, Wheel Liners & All Weather Mats, Proshield 360), not marked optional.
- 2 of 2 quotes were approximately $616 above the advertised price, before taxes and government fees. Ask for the out-the-door price in writing first.
- Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Aug to Oct 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Ford of Franklin charge?
Based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Ford of Franklin charges $899 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $642 when present. Ford of Franklin earns Transparency Grade B (85/100).
Does Ford of Franklin add dealer add-ons?
Ford of Franklin adds an average of $642 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 4 of 9 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.
Does Ford of Franklin's advertised price include all required charges?
On all 2 quotes we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees was about $616 higher than the advertised price, mostly dealer fees.
Is Ford of Franklin a good dealership?
Ford of Franklin has a transparency score of 85/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 9 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 Franklin?
CarEdge reviews Ford of Franklin on 9 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (85/100), with dealer fees of $899 versus a TN median of $829. On all 2 quotes we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees was about $616 higher than the advertised price, mostly dealer fees. Quoted add-ons appeared on 4 of 9 quotes in the past year.
Is Ford of Franklin a transparent Ford dealer in Franklin?
Yes. Ford of Franklin holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (85/100), based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.
How does Ford of Franklin compare to other Ford dealers?
You can compare Ford of Franklin'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 Franklin in Franklin, TN, that has meant 9 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 3 negotiated deals 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 B.
Total Dealer Fees Comparison
Graded on 9 quotes from the past year (9 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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