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Haldeman Ford earns a B.
Fair on the big stuff, with a few small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully.
- $612
- Total dealer fees
- 56%
- Quoted add-ons
$187 below NJ median
On 5 of 9 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote Sep 2026)Trenton, NJUpdated How we score dealers
The full story
Why Haldeman Ford earned this grade
Haldeman Ford’s eligible quotes span November 2025 to September 2026; CarEdge reviewed 9 verified quotes. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices, and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Itemized, comparatively modest dealer fees. Dealer fees were fully itemized in all 9 quotes and averaged $589. The Median state fee in NJ was $799, the middle fee amount in the state reference sample; none of the 9 quotes exceeded it.
Where to push back
Five quotes show required extras averaging $1,077, and each of those five included a required-extra charge. Ask for an itemized written quote that identifies each required extra and its cost, and ask whether any can be removed. Also compare the vehicle’s selling price with its advertised price before agreeing.
9 verified OTD quotes from Haldeman Ford
Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.
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All 9 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
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Tips for Haldeman Ford
- 5 of 9 quotes included add-ons (Haldeman Maintenance Bundle, Theft Protection), not marked optional.
- Total dealer fees are at or below the state median. One less thing to negotiate.
- Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Jun to Sep 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Haldeman Ford charge?
Based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Haldeman Ford charges $612 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $598 when present. Haldeman Ford earns Transparency Grade B (88/100).
Does Haldeman Ford add dealer add-ons?
Haldeman Ford adds an average of $598 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 5 of 9 quotes 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.
Is Haldeman Ford a good dealership?
Haldeman Ford has a transparency score of 88/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 9 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Haldeman Ford?
CarEdge reviews Haldeman Ford on 9 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (88/100), with dealer fees of $612 versus an NJ median of $799. Quoted add-ons appeared on 5 of 9 quotes in the past year.
Is Haldeman Ford a transparent Ford dealer in Trenton?
Yes. Haldeman Ford holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (88/100), based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.
How does Haldeman Ford compare to other Ford dealers?
You can compare Haldeman 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 Philadelphia, Best Ford Dealerships in New York City, Best Ford Dealerships in New Jersey 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 Haldeman Ford in Trenton, NJ, that has meant 9 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 4 negotiated deals 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to B.
Total Dealer Fees Comparison
Graded on 9 quotes from the past year (9 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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