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Gurley Leep Ford earns a C.

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$262
Total dealer fees

$11 above IN median

All
Quoted add-ons

In 1 quote, past year

1
Quotes, past year →

1 verified quote since 2026

Limited confidence (latest quote Jul 2026)South Bend, INUpdated How we score dealersPart of Gurley Leep Automotive

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

Location

South Bend, IN

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The full story

Why Gurley Leep Ford earned this grade

In July 2026, CarEdge reviewed 1 verified quote for Gurley Leep Ford, so the sample is small. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.

What they do well

  • ✓ Dealer fees were itemized. The quote showed $261.72 in dealer fees, with the charges fully itemized.

Where to push back

The quote included $2,098 in required extras. Ask what each covers and whether any can be removed, and request an itemized written offer before agreeing. Dealer fees were $10.67 above the Median state fee in IN ($251.05), the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample. Ask the dealer to explain the fee and confirm the full amount in writing.

1 verified OTD quote from Gurley Leep Ford

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

2027 Ford Expedition

PlatinumNew
$97,708
$262dealer fees$2,098mandatory
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Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
theft preventavg $299
1 quote
cilajetavg $1,799
1 quote

At a Glance

Quotes fully itemized
High add-ons averaging $2,098
1 of 1 quote was approximately $2,099 above the advertised price, before taxes and government fees

Tips for Gurley Leep Ford

  • Their only quote included add-ons (Theft Prevent, CILAJET), not marked optional.
  • 1 of 1 quote was approximately $2,099 above the advertised price, before taxes and government fees. Ask for the out-the-door price in writing first.
  • 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 Gurley Leep Ford charge?

Based on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year, Gurley Leep Ford charges $262 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $2,098 when present. Gurley Leep Ford earns Transparency Grade C (76/100), based on limited data (1 verified quote).

Does Gurley Leep Ford add dealer add-ons?

Gurley Leep Ford adds an average of $2,098 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 1 quote in the past year. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Does Gurley Leep Ford's advertised price include all required charges?

On the 1 quote from the past year, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees was about $2,099 higher than the advertised price, mostly add-ons.

Is Gurley Leep Ford a good dealership?

Gurley Leep Ford earns a Grade C (76/100), 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 Gurley Leep Ford?

CarEdge reviews Gurley Leep Ford on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade C (76/100), an early read that may change as more quotes come in, with dealer fees of $262 versus an IN median of $251. On the 1 quote from the past year, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees was about $2,099 higher than the advertised price, mostly add-ons. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 1 quote in the past year.

Is Gurley Leep Ford a transparent Ford dealer in South Bend?

CarEdge has limited data on Gurley Leep Ford so far. Gurley Leep Ford holds CarEdge Transparency Grade C (76/100), based on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year. The grade may change as more quotes come in.

How does Gurley Leep Ford compare to other Ford dealers?

You can compare Gurley Leep Ford'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 South Bend, Best Ford Dealerships in Indiana 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 Gurley Leep Ford in South Bend, IN, 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%)
98
Add-on Behavior (30%)
20
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Total Dealer Fees Comparison

This dealer$262
IN median$251

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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