A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Mid-State Ford earns an A.

One of the good ones.

You can walk in here with confidence. Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final number usually matches the listing.

Developing confidence — based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Summersville, WV
Collected Jul 13, 2026Jul 18, 2026 · Updated Jul 25, 2026

Location

Summersville, WV

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CarEdge Certified — Mid-State Ford, Grade A, score 93 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Mid-State Ford qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 93/100 from 6 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Mid-State Ford earned this grade

Between July 2026 and July 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 6 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

2 things

Doc fee is genuinely reasonable

$288 is $241 below the WV average of $528. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.

No dealer add-ons detected

Across 6 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.

! Where to push back

1 thing

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 4.0% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,400 in extra fees or markup.

TipGet an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Compare it to the listing — if there's a gap, ask them to account for every line.

6 verified OTD quotes from Mid-State 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

2 vehicle transactions6 individual quotes

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At a Glance

Doc fee ($288) is at or below average
No mandatory add-ons detected

Tips for Mid-State Ford

  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($288) is at or below national 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 only +4% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Mid-State Ford charge?

Based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Mid-State Ford charges a $288 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Mid-State Ford earns Transparency Grade A (92.6/100).

What is Mid-State Ford's doc fee?

Mid-State Ford charges a typical documentation fee of $288. The WV average is $528. This is based on 6 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Mid-State Ford add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Mid-State Ford does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Mid-State Ford a good dealer?

Mid-State Ford has a transparency score of 92.6/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 6 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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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 Mid-State Ford in Summersville, WV, that has meant 6 verified OTD quotes across 1 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 try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?

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%)
92
Data Quality (10%)
50

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$288
WV avg$528
National avg$400

Pulled 6 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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