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Northside Ford

San Antonio, TX·14 verified quotes*

Sep 15, 2025Jan 17, 2026· Score updated Apr 7, 2026

C
77/100
Doc Fee
$225

TX caps at $225

Add-on Rate
79%of quotes

Avg $3,358 when present

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Northside Ford Review

Based on 14 verified OTD quotes from Sep 2025 to Jan 2026, Northside Ford earns a Grade C (77/100). Their typical doc fee of $225 is close to the TX average ($152). Add-ons average $2,638 when present — ask for an itemized breakdown. Buyers who negotiated saved an average of $4,701.

Price vs. Days on Lot

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0d125d250d375d500d$16k$37k$57k$78k$99kDays on Lot
New
Used
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Days on Market

How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.

Fresh stock
Normal
Aging
Negotiate

Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
93
Add-on Behavior (30%)
33
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
93
  • Doc fee ($225) is at or below TX average ($231)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $3,358 when present
  • Price accuracy is excellent — quotes closely match advertised prices

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$225
TX avg$231
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

7 vehicle transactions14 individual quotes

2025 Ford Expedition Tremor

TremorNew2 quotes
$80,852
doc feeNo add-onsSaved $7,672
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2023 Ford Explorer

ST-LINE RWDUsed
$38,211
$225doc fee$1,590add-ons
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2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E

GT AWDNew2 quotes
$53,026
$200doc feeNo add-onsSaved $4,734
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2025 Ford EXPEDITION

4DR 4WD KING RANCHNew2 quotes
$92,144
$225doc fee$2,288add-onsSaved $1,698
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2025 Ford Bronco

2DR 4WD BASENew
$48,939
$225doc fee$3,588add-ons

2025 Ford F-150 SERIES

2WD SUPERCREW STXNew2 quotes
$53,314
$225doc fee$3,883add-ons
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2025 Ford TRUCK F-150 SERIES

New4 quotes
$49,572
$225doc fee$3,883add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
forever batteryavg $795
10 quotes
2
intouch vpavg $795
10 quotes
3
other aftermarketsavg $1,195
6 quotes
4
northside protection pavg $1,018
5 quotes
5
northside protection p...avg $898
2 quotes
6
value shieldavg $1,195
1 quote
7
northside protection packageavg $1,098
1 quote
8
northside protectionavg $1,098
1 quote

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northside Ford's doc fee?

Northside Ford charges a typical documentation fee of $225. The TX average is $152. This is based on 14 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Northside Ford add mandatory add-ons?

Northside Ford adds an average of $2,638 in dealer add-ons when present. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Northside Ford a good dealer?

Northside Ford has a transparency score of 77/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 14 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
High add-ons averaging $2,638
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Tips for Northside Ford

  • This dealer often adds $2,638 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Doc fee ($225) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is about 3% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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