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Jones Ford earns a C.
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- $919
- Median dealer fees
- All
- Quoted add-ons
$53 above NC median
In 1 quote, past year
Limited confidence (latest quote Aug 2026)Shallotte, NCUpdated How we score dealers
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
The full story
Why Jones Ford earned this grade
In August 2026, Jones Ford had 1 verified quote reviewed by CarEdge. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices, and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees were clearly shown — The quote itemized $918.95 in dealer fees.
Where to push back
The quote included $999 in required extras. Ask what those extras cover and whether they are required for the vehicle you want. Dealer fees were $918.95, about $52.83 above the Median state fee in NC ($866.13), the middle fee amount in the state reference sample. Ask the dealer to explain the fee difference, and request an itemized written offer showing the vehicle selling price, fees, extras, taxes, and government charges. Compare the selling price with the advertised price before agreeing.
1 verified OTD quote from Jones Ford
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At a Glance
Tips for Jones Ford
- Their only quote included add-ons (TINDOL PROTECTION PACKAGE), not marked optional.
- Limited data (1 quote from the past year). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Jones Ford charge?
Based on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year, Jones Ford charges $919 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $999 when present. Jones Ford earns Transparency Grade C (77/100), based on limited data (1 verified quote).
Does Jones Ford add dealer add-ons?
Jones Ford adds an average of $999 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 1 quote 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 Jones Ford a good dealership?
Jones Ford earns a Grade C (77/100), based on limited data (1 verified quote from the past year). The grade reflects its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.
What do reviews say about Jones Ford?
CarEdge reviews Jones Ford on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade C (77/100), an early read that may change as more quotes come in, with dealer fees of $919 versus an NC median of $866. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 1 quote in the past year.
Is Jones Ford a transparent Ford dealer in Shallotte?
CarEdge has limited data on Jones Ford so far. Jones Ford holds CarEdge Transparency Grade C (77/100), based on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year. The grade may change as more quotes come in.
How does Jones Ford compare to other Ford dealers?
You can compare Jones 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 North Carolina 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 Jones Ford in Shallotte, NC, that has meant 1 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to C.
Total Dealer Fees Comparison
Graded on 1 quote from the past year (1 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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