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Manhattan Ford earns a B.

Fair on the big stuff, with a few small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully.

$800
Doc fee

$274 above KS avg

14%
Dealer add-ons

On 1 of 7 recent quotes

7
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Price negotiated down on 3 cars

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The full story

Why Manhattan Ford earned this grade

Between October 2025 and May 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 7 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

Quoted add-ons are the exception

Only 14% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $71. Most shoppers here never see one.

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."

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 3 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $1,157 from first quote to final. That tells you their opening number has room.

TipNever take the first quote. Their floor is lower than what they offer on day one.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$800 is $274 above the KS average of $526. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.

TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.

7 verified OTD quotes from Manhattan 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 vehicle transactions — 7 individual quotes

2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV

LTUsed
$20,775
$800doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Ford F-150

XLNew2 quotes
$46,324
—doc fee—Saved $499
View 2 Quotes →

2024 Kia Carnival

Used2 quotes
$37,083
$800doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,971
View 2 Quotes →

2025 Ford F-150

New2 quotes
$49,256
$800doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,000
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
clear packageavg $499
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
Doc fee ($800) is well above average ($526)

Tips for Manhattan Ford

  • 1 of 7 quotes included $499 in add-ons (Clear Package), not marked optional.
  • Doc fee ($800) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Dealer markup is about 5% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Manhattan Ford charge?

Based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Manhattan Ford charges a $800 documentation fee and averages $71 in dealer add-ons when present. Manhattan Ford earns Transparency Grade B (89/100).

What is the doc fee at Manhattan Ford?

Manhattan Ford charges a typical documentation fee of $800. The KS average is $526. This is based on 7 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Manhattan Ford add dealer add-ons?

Manhattan Ford adds an average of $71 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 1 of 7 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 Manhattan Ford a good dealership?

Manhattan Ford has a transparency score of 89/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 7 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Manhattan Ford?

CarEdge reviews Manhattan Ford on 7 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (89/100), with a typical doc fee of $800 versus a KS average of $526. Dealer add-ons appeared on 1 of 7 recent quotes.

Is Manhattan Ford a transparent Ford dealer in Manhattan?

Yes. Manhattan Ford holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (89/100), based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does Manhattan Ford compare to other Ford dealers?

You can compare Manhattan 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 Manhattan Ford in Manhattan, KS, that has meant 7 verified OTD quotes across 3 negotiated deals 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
73
Add-on Behavior (30%)
91
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$800
KS avg$526
National avg$404

Pulled 7 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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