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Highland Park Ford earns a D.
Not all fees are itemized across our 3 verified quotes. Quoted prices match the stated totals, and none had dealer add-ons.
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- Doc fee
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- Dealer add-ons
Not itemized in quotes
In 3 recent quotes
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Why Highland Park Ford earned this grade
Between September 2026 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 3 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.
✓ What they do well
2 thingsNo dealer add-ons detected
Across 3 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.
The price you see is the price you get
Their quoted selling price closely matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."
! Where to push back
1 thingNot all fees are itemized
Across 3 verified quotes, we could not find every dealer fee listed as its own line with its own amount.
TipAsk for an out-the-door quote with every fee on its own line, in writing, before you go in. If they won't break it out, treat that as the answer.
3 verified OTD quotes from Highland Park 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 vehicle transaction — 3 individual quotes
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At a Glance
Tips for Highland Park Ford
- Not all fees are itemized on the quotes we have from this dealer. Ask for every fee on its own line, in writing, before you go.
- This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Dealer markup is about 3% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
- Limited data (3 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Highland Park Ford add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from Highland Park Ford typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. Dealer add-ons appeared on 0 of 3 recent verified quotes.
Is Highland Park Ford a good dealership?
Highland Park Ford has a transparency score of 60/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 3 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.
What do reviews say about Highland Park Ford?
CarEdge reviews Highland Park Ford on 3 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade D (60/100). None of its 3 recent quotes included dealer add-ons.
Is Highland Park Ford a transparent Ford dealer in Highland Park?
Not by CarEdge's measure. Highland Park Ford holds CarEdge Transparency Grade D (60/100), based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes. Get every number in writing and compare quotes from other Ford dealers nearby.
How does Highland Park Ford compare to other Ford dealers?
You can compare Highland Park Ford's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior 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 Chicago, Best Ford Dealerships in Illinois 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 Highland Park Ford in Highland Park, IL, that has meant 3 verified OTD quotes across 1 negotiated deals 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 stick you with mandatory add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent — the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer discloses as optional don't count against them.
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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to D.
Pulled 3 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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