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Mark Ficken Ford earns a C.
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- $899
- Total dealer fees
- 60%
- Quoted add-ons
$33 above NC median
On 6 of 10 quotes, past year
Moderate confidence (latest quote Apr 2026)Charlotte, NCUpdated How we score dealers
The full story
Why Mark Ficken Ford earned this grade
Mark Ficken Ford received a C based on 10 verified quotes from November 2025 through April 2026. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices, and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
No specific pricing or fee-transparency strength stands out in these quotes.
Where to push back
Average confirmed dealer fees were $1,033.80 across the 10 quotes, and all 10 exceeded the Median state fee in NC of $866.13. That median is the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample. Ask for a written breakdown of each dealer fee; two quotes did not fully itemize fees, and two showed a combined-fees amount that was unclear.
Six quotes showed required extras averaging $1,874. Before agreeing, ask the dealer to identify each required extra and confirm its cost, along with the vehicle selling price, taxes, and government charges, in an itemized written offer.
10 verified OTD quotes from Mark Ficken Ford
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All 10 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
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Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Mark Ficken Ford
- 6 of 10 quotes included add-ons (Mark Ficken Ford Truck Protection Pkg, Mark Ficken Ford Protection Package, Mark Ficken Ford Protection Pkg), not marked optional.
- Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Feb to Apr 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Mark Ficken Ford charge?
Based on 10 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Mark Ficken Ford charges $899 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $1,124 when present. Mark Ficken Ford earns Transparency Grade C (77/100).
Does Mark Ficken Ford add dealer add-ons?
Mark Ficken Ford adds an average of $1,124 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 6 of 10 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.
Is Mark Ficken Ford a good dealership?
Mark Ficken Ford has a transparency score of 77/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 10 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.
What do reviews say about Mark Ficken Ford?
CarEdge reviews Mark Ficken Ford on 10 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade C (77/100), with dealer fees of $899 versus an NC median of $866. Quoted add-ons appeared on 6 of 10 quotes in the past year.
Is Mark Ficken Ford a transparent Ford dealer in Charlotte?
Mark Ficken Ford is about average. Mark Ficken Ford holds CarEdge Transparency Grade C (77/100), based on 10 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. Compare its quotes with other Ford dealers nearby before you buy.
How does Mark Ficken Ford compare to other Ford dealers?
You can compare Mark Ficken Ford'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 Charlotte, Best Ford Dealerships in North Carolina 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 Mark Ficken Ford in Charlotte, NC, that has meant 10 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 4 negotiated deals 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 C.
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Graded on 10 quotes from the past year (10 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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