B

Heiser Ford earns a B.

Fair on the big stuff, with a few small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully.

$479
Total dealer fees

$18 below WI median

80%
Quoted add-ons

On 4 of 5 quotes, past year

5
Quotes, past year →

5 verified quotes since 2025

Developing confidence (latest quote Aug 2026)Glendale, WIUpdated How we score dealersPart of Heiser Automotive Group

Location

Glendale, WI

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The full story

Why Heiser Ford earned this grade

Heiser Ford is graded B based on five verified quotes from December 2025 through August 2026. This review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices and whether charges were clearly shown.

What they do well

  • ✓ Dealer fees were clearly itemized and below the state reference. Average confirmed dealer fees were $479 across the five quotes. The Median state fee in WI was $497, the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample.

Where to push back

Four quotes included required extras, averaging $1,128.50. Ask: “Which required extras are included in this offer, what does each cost, and can you provide a written offer without any that aren’t required?” Get the answer and full itemized offer in writing before agreeing.

5 verified OTD quotes from Heiser 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

All 5 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade

2025 Ford Bronco 4-Door

RaptorNew2 quotes
$79,858
$479dealer fees$2,128mandatory
View 2 Quotes →

2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E

Premium
$39,064
$479dealer fees$129mandatory$850optional
View Quote →

2025 Ford F-150

XLTNew
$55,464
$479dealer fees$129mandatory$1,999optional
View Quote →

2023 Mazda CX-50

2.5 S Premium Plus Package FPB11142
$27,685
$479dealer feesNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Optional — ask to remove
shippingavg $850
1 quote
environmental pkgavg $1,999
1 quote
Quoted Add-ons
dealer installed wheel locksavg $129
4 quotes
environmental pkgavg $1,999
2 quotes

At a Glance

Total dealer fees ($479) at or below the WI median
Quotes fully itemized
Advertised price not checked

Tips for Heiser Ford

  • 4 of 5 quotes included add-ons (Dealer Installed wheel locks, Environmental Pkg), 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 Aug 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Heiser Ford charge?

Based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Heiser Ford charges $479 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $1,473 when present. Heiser Ford earns Transparency Grade B (80/100).

Does Heiser Ford add dealer add-ons?

Heiser Ford adds an average of $1,473 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 4 of 5 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 Heiser Ford a good dealership?

Heiser Ford has a transparency score of 80/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 5 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Heiser Ford?

CarEdge reviews Heiser Ford on 5 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (80/100), with dealer fees of $479 versus a WI median of $497. Quoted add-ons appeared on 4 of 5 quotes in the past year.

Is Heiser Ford a transparent Ford dealer in Glendale?

Yes. Heiser Ford holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (80/100), based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.

How does Heiser Ford compare to other Ford dealers?

You can compare Heiser 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 Milwaukee, Best Ford Dealerships in Wisconsin 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 Heiser Ford in Glendale, WI, that has meant 5 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
33
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Total Dealer Fees Comparison

This dealer$479
WI median$497

Graded on 5 quotes from the past year (5 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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