Transparency Verdict
Ford of Murfreesboro earns a C.
Negotiate. Hard.
Average transparency — expect pushback on fees and add-ons. Shoppers who hold the line here consistently save money.
Moderate confidence — based on 14 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · Murfreesboro, TN
Collected Jul 24, 2025 – Apr 22, 2026 · Updated May 4, 2026
Location
Murfreesboro, TN
The full story
Why Ford of Murfreesboro earned this grade
Between July 2025 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 14 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
1 thingThe 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
2 thingsDoc fee is slightly padded
$899 is $139 above the TN average of $760. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.
TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.
Add-ons are baked into almost every deal
100% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $698. This is their business model — inflate the OTD, then hope you don't line-item it.
TipDemand an itemized quote before signing anything. Every add-on is optional — refuse them unless you actually want them.
14 verified OTD quotes from Ford of Murfreesboro
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
3 vehicle transactions — 14 individual quotes
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Ford of Murfreesboro
- Doc fee is $499 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
- Expect ~$698 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
- Dealer markup is about 3% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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.
Current Inventory
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Median Price
65
Median Days Listed
36
Added This Week
Days on Market
How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ford of Murfreesboro's doc fee?
Ford of Murfreesboro charges a typical documentation fee of $899. The TN average is $760. This is based on 14 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Ford of Murfreesboro add mandatory add-ons?
Ford of Murfreesboro adds an average of $698 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 Murfreesboro a good dealer?
Ford of Murfreesboro has a transparency score of 71.3/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 14 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.
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 Murfreesboro in Murfreesboro, TN, that has meant 14 verified OTD quotes across 2 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to C.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 14 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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