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Lafontaine Ford Grand Rapids earns a B.
Early deals look mostly fair. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.
- $280
- Total dealer fees
- 25%
- Quoted add-ons
At the MI median
On 1 of 4 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote Aug 2026)Grand Rapids, MIUpdated How we score dealersPart of LaFontaine Automotive Group
The full story
Why Lafontaine Ford Grand Rapids earned this grade
Lafontaine Ford Grand Rapids is graded B; CarEdge reviewed 4 verified quotes from November 2025 through August 2026. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices, and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees were clearly shown — All 4 quotes itemized dealer fees. Confirmed dealer fees averaged $280, equal to the Median state fee in Michigan, the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample.
- ✓ One written price matched the ad — In the 1 quote checked against its advertisement, the vehicle selling price was $33,390, the same as advertised. That result applies to this quote, not necessarily every offer.
Where to push back
Required extras added cost in one quote. Average required add-ons were $1,064.50 across the 2 quotes with amounts reported; ask which extras are required and request an itemized written quote showing each one, the vehicle selling price, and dealer fees before agreeing.
4 verified OTD quotes from Lafontaine Ford Grand Rapids
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All 4 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
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At a Glance
Tips for Lafontaine Ford Grand Rapids
- 1 of 4 quotes included add-ons (FAMILY CARE CERAMIC PROTECT..., AUTO DEDUCTIBLE REIMBURSEM...), not marked optional.
- 1 of 1 quote was approximately $7,235 above the advertised price, before taxes and government fees. Ask for the out-the-door price in writing first.
- Total dealer fees are at or below the state median. One less thing to negotiate.
- Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Aug 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Lafontaine Ford Grand Rapids charge?
Based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Lafontaine Ford Grand Rapids charges $280 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $2,056 when present. Lafontaine Ford Grand Rapids earns Transparency Grade B (88/100).
Does Lafontaine Ford Grand Rapids add dealer add-ons?
Lafontaine Ford Grand Rapids adds an average of $2,056 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 4 quotes 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.
Does Lafontaine Ford Grand Rapids's advertised price include all required charges?
On the 1 quote we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees was about $7,235 higher than the advertised price, mostly add-ons.
Is Lafontaine Ford Grand Rapids a good dealership?
Lafontaine Ford Grand Rapids has a transparency score of 88/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Lafontaine Ford Grand Rapids?
CarEdge reviews Lafontaine Ford Grand Rapids on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (88/100), with dealer fees of $280 versus an MI median of $280. On the 1 quote we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees was about $7,235 higher than the advertised price, mostly add-ons. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 4 quotes in the past year.
Is Lafontaine Ford Grand Rapids a transparent Ford dealer in Grand Rapids?
Yes. Lafontaine Ford Grand Rapids holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (88/100), based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.
How does Lafontaine Ford Grand Rapids compare to other Ford dealers?
You can compare Lafontaine Ford Grand Rapids'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 Grand Rapids, Best Ford Dealerships in Michigan 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 Lafontaine Ford Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids, MI, that has meant 4 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 B.
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Graded on 4 quotes from the past year (4 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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