D
60–69 · Below average

Transparency Verdict

Ourisman Tri-state Ford earns a D.

Early caution.

On the small number of verified deals we have so far, we observed concerns on fees, add-ons, or markup. The picture may shift as we collect more data — get every number in writing.

Limited confidence — based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes · Rising Sun, MD
Collected Oct 13, 2025Oct 13, 2025 · Updated May 3, 2026

Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.

Location

Rising Sun, MD

The full story

Why Ourisman Tri-state Ford earned this grade

Between October 2025 and October 2025, CarEdge negotiated or logged 2 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.

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is slightly padded

$800 is $25 above the MD average of $775. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

Listing price and real price disagree

Quoted prices run 10.3% above the advertised listing — roughly $3,605 extra on a $35k vehicle. That's a pattern, not a rounding error.

TipThis dealer's listing price is a marketing number, not a real one. Don't anchor to it — anchor to an out-the-door target.

What they do well:Nothing stands out as a strength in this data. That's the finding.

2 verified OTD quotes from Ourisman Tri-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 verified quotes

2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV

Premium AWD
$40,816
$800doc fee$2,885add-ons

2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV

Premium AWDUsed
$37,805
$800doc feeNo add-ons

Most Common Add-ons

1
care free appearance (optional)avg $1,990
1 quote
2
protection planavg $895
1 quote

At a Glance

High dealer markup (+10.3% above listing)

Tips for Ourisman Tri-state Ford

  • Doc fee is $400 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • This dealer often adds $1,443 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Dealer markup is 10% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
  • Limited data (2 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ourisman Tri-state Ford's doc fee?

Ourisman Tri-state Ford charges a typical documentation fee of $800. The MD average is $775. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Ourisman Tri-state Ford add mandatory add-ons?

Ourisman Tri-state Ford adds an average of $1,443 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 Ourisman Tri-state Ford a good dealer?

Ourisman Tri-state Ford has a transparency score of 69/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 2 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

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 Ourisman Tri-state Ford in Rising Sun, MD, that has meant 2 verified OTD quotes 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 D.

Fee Transparency (30%)
98
Add-on Behavior (30%)
60
Price Accuracy (30%)
39
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$800
MD avg$775
National avg$400

Pulled 2 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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