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Landers Mclarty Ford earns an F.
Early deals showed serious fee, add-on or markup concerns. Get every number in writing.
- $849
- Doc fee
- 25%
- Dealer add-ons
$131 above AL avg
On 1 of 4 recent quotes
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The full story
Why Landers Mclarty Ford earned this grade
Between September 2025 and January 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 4 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.
! Where to push back
2 thingsDoc fee is slightly padded
$849 is $131 above the AL average of $718. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.
TipFactor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.
Listing price and real price disagree
Quoted prices run 12.2% above the advertised listing — roughly $4,270 extra on a $35k vehicle. That's a pattern, not a rounding error.
TipThis dealer's listing price is a marketing number, not a real one. Don't anchor to it — anchor to an out-the-door target.
4 verified OTD quotes from Landers Mclarty Ford
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
3 vehicle transactions — 4 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Landers Mclarty Ford
- Low-rated dealer. Get everything in writing. Ask for an itemized OTD quote before visiting.
- 1 of 4 quotes included $6,352 in add-ons (Service Contract, GAP Insurance), not marked optional.
- Dealer markup is 12% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
- Doc fee ($849) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
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On the lot right now
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Median Price
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Median Days Listed
14
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Landers Mclarty Ford charge?
Based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Landers Mclarty Ford charges a $849 documentation fee and averages $1,588 in dealer add-ons when present. Landers Mclarty Ford earns Transparency Grade F (55/100).
What is the doc fee at Landers Mclarty Ford?
Landers Mclarty Ford charges a typical documentation fee of $849. The AL average is $718. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Landers Mclarty Ford add dealer add-ons?
Landers Mclarty Ford adds an average of $1,588 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 1 of 4 recent verified quotes. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Is Landers Mclarty Ford a good dealership?
Landers Mclarty Ford has a transparency score of 55/100, earning a Grade F. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.
What do reviews say about Landers Mclarty Ford?
CarEdge reviews Landers Mclarty Ford on 4 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade F (55/100), with a typical doc fee of $849 versus an AL average of $718. Dealer add-ons appeared on 1 of 4 recent quotes.
Is Landers Mclarty Ford a transparent Ford dealer in Fort Payne?
Not by CarEdge's measure. Landers Mclarty Ford holds CarEdge Transparency Grade F (55/100), based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes. Get every number in writing and compare quotes from other Ford dealers nearby.
How does Landers Mclarty Ford compare to other Ford dealers?
You can compare Landers Mclarty Ford's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior 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 Alabama 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 Landers Mclarty Ford in Fort Payne, AL, that has meant 4 verified OTD quotes across 1 negotiated deal 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 stick you with mandatory add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent — the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer discloses as optional don't count against them.
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 F.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 4 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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