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Phil Long Ford of Chapel Hills earns an A.
Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final price usually matches the listing.
- $699
- Doc fee
- 8%
- Dealer add-ons
$45 above CO avg
On 2 of 25 recent quotes
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The full story
Why Phil Long Ford of Chapel Hills earned this grade
Between August 2025 and October 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 25 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
4 thingsDoc fee is in line with the market
At $699, their doc fee is within $45 of the CO average of $654. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.
Quoted add-ons are the exception
Only 8% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $283. Most shoppers here never see one.
The price you see is the price you get
Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."
Shoppers who negotiated saved real money
Across 8 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $1,826 from first quote to final. That tells you their opening number has room.
TipNever take the first quote. Their floor is lower than what they offer on day one.
25 verified OTD quotes from Phil Long Ford of Chapel Hills
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
11 vehicle transactions — 25 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Phil Long Ford of Chapel Hills
- 2 of 25 quotes included $7,083 in add-ons (Window Tint, Paint Protection, Accessories), not marked optional.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
- Dealer markup is about 1% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
- 25 quotes analyzed. This score is based on solid data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Phil Long Ford of Chapel Hills charge?
Based on 25 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Phil Long Ford of Chapel Hills charges a $699 documentation fee and averages $283 in dealer add-ons when present. Phil Long Ford of Chapel Hills earns Transparency Grade A (97/100).
What is the doc fee at Phil Long Ford of Chapel Hills?
Phil Long Ford of Chapel Hills charges a typical documentation fee of $699. The CO average is $654. This is based on 25 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Phil Long Ford of Chapel Hills add dealer add-ons?
Phil Long Ford of Chapel Hills adds an average of $283 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 25 recent verified quotes. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Is Phil Long Ford of Chapel Hills a good dealership?
Phil Long Ford of Chapel Hills has a transparency score of 97/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 25 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Phil Long Ford of Chapel Hills?
CarEdge reviews Phil Long Ford of Chapel Hills on 25 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (97/100), with a typical doc fee of $699 versus a CO average of $654. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 25 recent quotes.
Is Phil Long Ford of Chapel Hills a transparent Ford dealer in Colorado Springs?
Yes. Phil Long Ford of Chapel Hills holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (97/100), based on 25 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.
How does Phil Long Ford of Chapel Hills compare to other Ford dealers?
You can compare Phil Long Ford of Chapel Hills's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior 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 Colorado Springs, Best Ford Dealerships in Colorado 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 Phil Long Ford of Chapel Hills in Colorado Springs, CO, that has meant 25 verified OTD quotes across 8 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 stick you with mandatory add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent — the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer discloses as optional don't count against them.
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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 25 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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