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Mike Patton Ford earns a B.
Early deals look mostly fair. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.
- $998
- Median dealer fees
- 50%
- Quoted add-ons
$73 above GA median
On 2 of 4 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote Oct 2026)LaGrange, GAUpdated How we score dealers
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Why Mike Patton Ford earned this grade
Mike Patton Ford has a B grade; CarEdge reviewed four verified quotes from August through October 2026. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices, and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees were itemized: All four quotes showed fully itemized dealer fees, with no unclear combined-fee amounts reported.
Where to push back
Dealer fees averaged $998 across the four quotes, $73 above the $925 Median state fee in GA—the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample. Ask the dealer to explain the fees and confirm the total in writing.
Required extras averaged $795 in the two quotes that showed them, and both included a positive required-extra charge. Ask which extras are required and whether any can be removed. In the three written offers with selling prices checked against advertised prices, prices averaged $3,964 below the advertised prices, but ranged from $5,947 below to $2 above. Ask the dealer to confirm the vehicle’s selling price and any advertised discount in writing before agreeing.
4 verified OTD quotes from Mike Patton Ford
Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.
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All 4 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
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Tips for Mike Patton Ford
- 2 of 4 quotes included add-ons (Patton Advantage), not marked optional.
- 2 of 2 quotes were approximately $1,795 above the advertised price, before taxes and government fees. Ask for the out-the-door price in writing first.
- Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Oct 2026.
- Limited data (4 quotes from the past year). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Mike Patton Ford charge?
Based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Mike Patton Ford charges $998 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $398 when present. Mike Patton Ford earns Transparency Grade B (89/100).
Does Mike Patton Ford add dealer add-ons?
Mike Patton Ford adds an average of $398 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 2 of 4 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.
Does Mike Patton Ford's advertised price include all required charges?
On all 2 quotes we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees was about $1,795 higher than the advertised price, mostly dealer fees.
Is Mike Patton Ford a good dealership?
Mike Patton Ford has a transparency score of 89/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Mike Patton Ford?
CarEdge reviews Mike Patton Ford on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (89/100), with dealer fees of $998 versus a GA median of $925. On all 2 quotes we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees was about $1,795 higher than the advertised price, mostly dealer fees. Quoted add-ons appeared on 2 of 4 quotes in the past year.
Is Mike Patton Ford a transparent Ford dealer in LaGrange?
Yes. Mike Patton Ford holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (89/100), based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.
How does Mike Patton Ford compare to other Ford dealers?
You can compare Mike Patton 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 Georgia 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 Mike Patton Ford in LaGrange, GA, that has meant 4 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 1 negotiated deal 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 B.
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Graded on 4 quotes from the past year (4 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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