B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Ford of Harvey 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.

Developing confidence — based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Harvey, LA
Collected Oct 2, 2025Nov 25, 2025 · Updated May 5, 2026

Location

Harvey, LA

The full story

Why Ford of Harvey earned this grade

Between October 2025 and November 2025, CarEdge negotiated or logged 7 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

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $425, their doc fee sits at or just under the LA 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."

! Where to push back

1 thing

Add-ons show up on most deals

43% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $1,663. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.

TipNearly all aftermarket add-ons are optional and removable. Say "please take those off the quote" and watch the OTD drop.

7 verified OTD quotes from Ford of Harvey

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

2 vehicle transactions7 individual quotes

2020 Ford EcoSport

Titanium 4x4 Sport UtilityS3KUsed6 quotes
$19,404
$425doc fee$1,295add-onsSaved $2,703
View 6 Quotes →

2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E

Select 4dr 4x2New
$40,837
$425doc fee$2,399add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

1
protection planavg $1,121
4 quotes
2
nitrogenavg $210
1 quote
3
wheel locksavg $295
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($425) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Ford of Harvey

  • Expect ~$713 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Dealer markup is about 1% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ford of Harvey's doc fee?

Ford of Harvey charges a typical documentation fee of $425. The LA average is $428. This is based on 7 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Ford of Harvey add mandatory add-ons?

Ford of Harvey adds an average of $713 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 Ford of Harvey a good dealer?

Ford of Harvey has a transparency score of 89.3/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 7 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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 Harvey in Harvey, LA, that has meant 7 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 try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?

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%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
64
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$425
LA avg$428
National avg$400

Pulled 7 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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