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Ken Grody Ford

Buena Park, CA·15 verified quotes*

Oct 28, 2025Jan 25, 2026· Score updated Apr 11, 2026

A
CarEdgeVerified
Transparent Dealer
Score: 93.9/100
Doc Fee
$85

CA caps at $85

Add-on Rate
13%of quotes

Avg $8,495 when present

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Ken Grody Ford Review

Based on 15 verified OTD quotes from Oct 2025 to Jan 2026, Ken Grody Ford earns a Grade A (93.9/100). Their typical doc fee of $85 is at or below the CA average. Add-ons average $1,133 when present — ask for an itemized breakdown. Buyers who negotiated saved an average of $116.

Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
82
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
93
  • Doc fee ($85) is at or below CA average ($101)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $8,495 when present
  • Fees average 1.0% above listing (~$350 on a $35k vehicle) — minimal

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$85
CA avg$101
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

11 vehicle transactions15 individual quotes

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XLT3 quotes
$25,532
$85doc feeNo add-onsSaved $200
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2024 Lexus NX 350H

PREMIUMCPO
$46,873
$85doc feeNo add-ons
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2021 Ford MUSTANG SHELBY GT500

GT500CPO2 quotes
$93,917
$85doc feeNo add-onsSaved $31
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2022 Rivian R1S

$60,098
$85doc feeNo add-ons
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2023 Lexus GX 460

CPO
$60,343
$85doc feeNo add-ons
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2023 Lexus GX

CPO
$59,843
doc feeNo add-ons
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2018 Ford F-150

XLTUsed
$28,050
$85doc feeNo add-ons
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2018 Ford F-150

XLTUsed
$28,592
$85doc feeNo add-ons
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2025 Ford BRONCO

BASENew2 quotes
$55,412
$85doc fee$8,495add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
kg pkgavg $8,495
1 quote
2
accessoriesavg $8,495
1 quote

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ken Grody Ford's doc fee?

Ken Grody Ford charges a typical documentation fee of $85. The CA average is $499. This is based on 15 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Ken Grody Ford add mandatory add-ons?

Ken Grody Ford adds an average of $1,133 in dealer add-ons when present. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Ken Grody Ford a good dealer?

Ken Grody Ford has a transparency score of 93.9/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 15 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

Doc fee ($85) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price
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Tips for Ken Grody Ford

  • This dealer often adds $1,133 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($85) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +1% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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