Transparency Verdict
Ken Stoepel Ford, Inc. earns a B.
Early read: mostly fair.
Based on a small number of verified deals so far, fees and pricing look fair. Read the out-the-door carefully and we'll update as we gather more.
Limited confidence — based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes · Kerrville, TX
Collected Dec 30, 2025 – Mar 25, 2026 · Updated May 4, 2026
Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.
The full story
Why Ken Stoepel Ford, Inc. earned this grade
Between December 2025 and March 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 2 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 thingsDoc fee is in line with the market
At $225, their doc fee sits at or just under the TX average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.
The price you see is the price you get
Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."
2 verified OTD quotes from Ken Stoepel Ford, Inc.
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 verified quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Ken Stoepel Ford, Inc.
- Minor add-ons (~$170) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
- Doc fee ($225) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
- Dealer markup is about 3% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
- Limited data (2 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ken Stoepel Ford, Inc.'s doc fee?
Ken Stoepel Ford, Inc. charges a typical documentation fee of $225. The TX average is $233. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Ken Stoepel Ford, Inc. add mandatory add-ons?
Ken Stoepel Ford, Inc. adds an average of $170 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 Stoepel Ford, Inc. a good dealer?
Ken Stoepel Ford, Inc. has a transparency score of 82/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 2 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
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 Ken Stoepel Ford, Inc. in Kerrville, TX, that has meant 2 verified OTD quotes 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 try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?
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 B.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 2 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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