C
70–79 · Average

Transparency Verdict

Grieco Ford of Fort Lauderdale earns a C.

Negotiate. Hard.

Average transparency — expect pushback on fees and add-ons. Shoppers who hold the line here consistently save money.

Limited confidence — based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Collected Nov 26, 2025Apr 17, 2026 · Updated Apr 24, 2026

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

Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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The full story

Why Grieco Ford of Fort Lauderdale earned this grade

Between November 2025 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 2 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.

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$1,295 is $304 above the FL average of $991. 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.

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 4.3% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,505 in extra fees or markup.

TipGet an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Compare it to the listing — if there's a gap, ask them to account for every line.

What they do well:Nothing stands out as a strength in this data. That's the finding.

2 verified OTD quotes from Grieco Ford of Fort Lauderdale

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 verified quotes

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$60,876
$1,295doc feeNo add-ons
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$64,047
$1,295doc feeNo add-ons
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At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected
Doc fee ($1,295) is well above average ($499)

Tips for Grieco Ford of Fort Lauderdale

  • Doc fee is $895 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is only +4% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • Limited data (2 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grieco Ford of Fort Lauderdale's doc fee?

Grieco Ford of Fort Lauderdale charges a typical documentation fee of $1,295. The FL average is $499. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Grieco Ford of Fort Lauderdale add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Grieco Ford of Fort Lauderdale does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Grieco Ford of Fort Lauderdale a good dealer?

Grieco Ford of Fort Lauderdale has a transparency score of 72.9/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 2 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 Grieco Ford of Fort Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale, FL, that has meant 2 verified OTD quotes 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 C.

Fee Transparency (30%)
20
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
89
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$1,295
FL avg$991
National avg$400

Pulled 2 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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