Transparency Verdict
Ford Of Murfreesboro earns a D.
Proceed with caution.
High fees or frequent add-ons are a pattern here. Get every number in writing, line by line, before you give them your deposit.
Moderate confidence — based on 16 verified out-the-door quotes and 3 tracked negotiations · Murfreesboro, TN
Collected Jul 24, 2025 – Aug 18, 2026 · Updated Aug 24, 2026
The full story
Why Ford Of Murfreesboro earned this grade
Between July 2025 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 16 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 thingsThe 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 $812 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
2 thingsDoc fee is significantly inflated
$899 is $221 above the TN average of $678. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.
TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.
Add-ons are baked into almost every deal
100% of quotes include add-ons the buyer couldn't remove, 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, and ask them to justify every "required" charge in writing.
16 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.
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At a Glance
Tips for Ford Of Murfreesboro
- Doc fee is $495 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 2% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Ford Of Murfreesboro charge?
Based on 16 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Ford Of Murfreesboro charges a $899 documentation fee and averages $698 in dealer add-ons when present. Ford Of Murfreesboro earns Transparency Grade D (69/100).
What is Ford Of Murfreesboro's doc fee?
Ford Of Murfreesboro charges a typical documentation fee of $899. The TN average is $678. This is based on 16 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 69/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 16 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.
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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 Murfreesboro in Murfreesboro, TN, that has meant 16 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to D.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 16 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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