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Holmes Tuttle Ford earns an F.

Early deals showed serious fee, add-on or markup concerns. Get every number in writing.

$599
Doc fee

$15 above AZ avg

67%
Dealer add-ons

On 2 of 3 recent quotes

3
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Price negotiated down on 1 car

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Location

Tucson, AZ

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The full story

Why Holmes Tuttle Ford earned this grade

Between January 2026 and February 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.

! Where to push back

2 things

Quoted add-ons show up on most deals

67% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $5,730. Plan on seeing them on your quote.

TipAsk for an itemized quote before signing, and ask the dealer to confirm in writing which add-ons, if any, are required.

Listing price and real price disagree

Quoted prices run 9.5% above the advertised listing — roughly $3,325 extra on a $35k vehicle. That's a pattern, not a rounding error.

TipThis dealer's listing price is a marketing number, not a real one. Don't anchor to it — anchor to an out-the-door target.

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

3 verified OTD quotes from Holmes Tuttle 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

2 vehicle transactions — 3 individual quotes

2025 Ford Ranger

New
$86,643
$599doc fee$16,593mandatory
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2025 Ford Explorer

New2 quotes
$44,638
$599doc fee—Saved $987
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
accessoriesavg $8,596
2 quotes

At a Glance

High add-ons averaging $5,730
High dealer markup (+9.5% above listing)

Tips for Holmes Tuttle Ford

  • 2 of 3 quotes included $17,191 in add-ons (Accessories), not marked optional.
  • Low-rated dealer. Get everything in writing. Ask for an itemized OTD quote before visiting.
  • Dealer markup is 10% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
  • Limited data (3 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Holmes Tuttle Ford charge?

Based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Holmes Tuttle Ford charges a $599 documentation fee and averages $5,730 in dealer add-ons when present. Holmes Tuttle Ford earns Transparency Grade F (59/100).

What is the doc fee at Holmes Tuttle Ford?

Holmes Tuttle Ford charges a typical documentation fee of $599. The AZ average is $584. This is based on 3 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Holmes Tuttle Ford add dealer add-ons?

Holmes Tuttle Ford adds an average of $5,730 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 3 recent verified quotes. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Holmes Tuttle Ford a good dealership?

Holmes Tuttle Ford has a transparency score of 59/100, earning a Grade F. 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 Holmes Tuttle Ford?

CarEdge reviews Holmes Tuttle Ford on 3 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade F (59/100), with a typical doc fee of $599 versus an AZ average of $584. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 3 recent quotes.

Is Holmes Tuttle Ford a transparent Ford dealer in Tucson?

Not by CarEdge's measure. Holmes Tuttle Ford holds CarEdge Transparency Grade F (59/100), based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes. Get every number in writing and compare quotes from other Ford dealers nearby.

How does Holmes Tuttle Ford compare to other Ford dealers?

You can compare Holmes Tuttle 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 Arizona 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 Holmes Tuttle Ford in Tucson, AZ, that has meant 3 verified OTD quotes across 1 negotiated deal 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 Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to F.

Fee Transparency (30%)
99
Add-on Behavior (30%)
20
Price Accuracy (30%)
46
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$599
AZ avg$584
National avg$404

Pulled 3 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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