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Jim Schmidt Ford Inc. earns an A.
Fees are reasonable, and add-ons are rare.
Developing confidence (latest quote Oct 2026)Hicksville, OHUpdated How we score dealersPart of Jim Schmidt Automotive
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Why Jim Schmidt Ford Inc. earned this grade
Jim Schmidt Ford Inc. had five verified quotes from September through October 2026. This review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices, and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ One quote was below the advertised price. Its vehicle selling price was $750 below the advertised price. Dealer fees averaged $390.10, close to the $398 typical dealer fees in Ohio.
Where to push back
Four quotes showed a combined-fees amount without fully itemizing dealer fees, and four did not show government charges separately. Ask for an itemized written quote that breaks out dealer fees, government charges, required extras, and the vehicle selling price before agreeing.
5 verified OTD quotes from Jim Schmidt Ford Inc.
Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.
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All 5 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jim Schmidt Ford Inc. a good dealership?
Jim Schmidt Ford Inc. has a transparency score of 93.72/100, earning a Grade A. 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 Jim Schmidt Ford Inc.?
CarEdge reviews Jim Schmidt Ford Inc. on 5 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (93.72/100).
Is Jim Schmidt Ford Inc. a transparent Ford dealer in Hicksville?
Yes. Jim Schmidt Ford Inc. holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (93.72/100), 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 Jim Schmidt Ford Inc. compare to other Ford dealers?
You can compare Jim Schmidt Ford Inc.'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 Ohio 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 Jim Schmidt Ford Inc. in Hicksville, OH, that has meant 5 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 1 negotiated deal 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 A.
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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