C

Ford of Smithtown earns a C.

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$895
Median dealer fees

$720 above NY median

Zero
Quoted add-ons

In 1 quote, past year

1
Quotes, past year →

1 verified quote since 2026

Limited confidence (latest quote Jul 2026)Saint James, NYUpdated How we score dealers

Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.

Location

Saint James, NY

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The full story

Why Ford of Smithtown earned this grade

Ford Of Smithtown had one eligible quote, from July 2026; CarEdge reviewed one verified quote. This is a small sample. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.

What they do well

  • ✓ The written vehicle price matched the ad. In the one quote, the selling price was $37,995, the same as the advertised price.

Where to push back

The quote included $895 in confirmed dealer fees. That is $720 above the saved Median state fee in NY, which is the middle fee amount in the state reference. Ask the dealer to explain each fee and whether any can be removed. Before agreeing, get an itemized written quote showing the vehicle selling price, dealer fees, required extras, taxes and government charges.

1 verified OTD quote from Ford of Smithtown

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

1 quote is from the past year and counts toward the grade

2023 Lincoln Aviator

ReserveUsed
$42,312
$895dealer feesNo add-ons
View Quote →

At a Glance

Quotes fully itemized
No quoted add-ons detected
Total dealer fees well above the NY median
Advertised price not checked

Tips for Ford of Smithtown

  • Total dealer fees are $895, $720 above the NY median. Ask which fees they will drop.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add quoted add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Limited data (1 quote from the past year). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Ford of Smithtown charge?

Based on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year, Ford of Smithtown charges $895 in dealer fees. Ford of Smithtown earns Transparency Grade C (78/100), based on limited data (1 verified quote).

Does Ford of Smithtown add dealer add-ons?

Based on our data, quotes from Ford of Smithtown typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. None of its 1 quote in the past year included quoted add-ons.

Is Ford of Smithtown a good dealership?

Ford of Smithtown earns a Grade C (78/100), based on limited data (1 verified quote from the past year). The grade reflects its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

What do reviews say about Ford of Smithtown?

CarEdge reviews Ford of Smithtown on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade C (78/100), an early read that may change as more quotes come in, with dealer fees of $895 versus an NY median of $175. None of its 1 quote in the past year included quoted add-ons.

Is Ford of Smithtown a transparent Ford dealer in Saint James?

CarEdge has limited data on Ford of Smithtown so far. Ford of Smithtown holds CarEdge Transparency Grade C (78/100), based on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year. The grade may change as more quotes come in.

How does Ford of Smithtown compare to other Ford dealers?

You can compare Ford of Smithtown'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 New York City, Best Ford Dealerships in New York 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 Smithtown in Saint James, NY, that has meant 1 verified OTD quotes from the past year 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 Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to C.

Fee Transparency (30%)
28
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Total Dealer Fees Comparison

This dealer$895
NY median$175

Graded on 1 quote from the past year (1 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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