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Long Mcarthur Ford earns an A.

Early deals look fair on fees and pricing. CarEdge will firm this up as more data comes in.

$500
Doc fee

$16 below KS avg

None
Dealer add-ons

In 4 recent quotes

4
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Real out-the-door quotes

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Location

Salina, KS

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The full story

Why Long Mcarthur Ford earned this grade

Between March 2026 and October 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.

✓ What they do well

3 things

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $500, their doc fee sits at or just under the KS average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

No dealer add-ons detected

Across 4 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.

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."

! Where to push back:Nothing glaring. That's part of why they scored where they did.

4 verified OTD quotes from Long Mcarthur 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

4 verified quotes

2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E

PremiumNew
$51,250
$500doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Ford F-450

LariatNew
$89,880
$500doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Ford F-250

S-DTYNew
$121,029
$500doc feeNo add-ons
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2025 Ford F-250

S-DTYNew
$70,070
$500doc feeNo add-ons
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At a Glance

Doc fee ($500) is at or below average
No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Long Mcarthur Ford

  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($500) is at or below KS average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is about 4% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Long Mcarthur Ford charge?

Based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Long Mcarthur Ford charges a $500 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Long Mcarthur Ford earns Transparency Grade A (100/100).

What is the doc fee at Long Mcarthur Ford?

Long Mcarthur Ford charges a typical documentation fee of $500. The KS average is $516. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Long Mcarthur Ford add dealer add-ons?

Based on our data, quotes from Long Mcarthur Ford typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. Dealer add-ons appeared on 0 of 4 recent verified quotes.

Is Long Mcarthur Ford a good dealership?

Long Mcarthur Ford has a transparency score of 100/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Long Mcarthur Ford?

CarEdge reviews Long Mcarthur Ford on 4 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (100/100), with a typical doc fee of $500 versus a KS average of $516. None of its 4 recent quotes included dealer add-ons.

Is Long Mcarthur Ford a transparent Ford dealer in Salina?

Yes. Long Mcarthur Ford holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (100/100), based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does Long Mcarthur Ford rank among Kansas car dealers?

Long Mcarthur Ford ranks #5 of 223 rated dealers in Kansas on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, which grades dealers on doc fees, add-ons and pricing from verified out-the-door quotes.

How does Long Mcarthur Ford compare to other Ford dealers?

You can compare Long Mcarthur 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 Kansas 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 Long Mcarthur Ford in Salina, KS, that has meant 4 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 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 Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$500
KS avg$516
National avg$404

Pulled 4 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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