Compare nearby: Best Ford Dealerships in Atlanta →
Pugmire Ford of Cartersville earns a B.
Early deals look mostly fair. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.
- $1,098
- Median dealer fees
- 33%
- Quoted add-ons
$173 above GA median
On 1 of 3 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote Sep 2026)Cartersville, GAUpdated How we score dealersPart of Pugmire Automotive Group
The full story
Why Pugmire Ford of Cartersville earned this grade
Pugmire Ford Of Cartersville is graded B based on 3 verified quotes from December 2025 through September 2026, a small sample. This review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices, and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
No specific pricing or fee-transparency strength is clear from these quotes.
Where to push back
One of two written offers with a price comparison listed the vehicle $598 above its advertised price; the other was $2,000 below. Ask the dealer to explain the $598 difference and put the advertised selling price in writing.
Average confirmed dealer fees were $1,098 across two quotes. Fees exceeded the Median state fee in Georgia ($925, the middle amount in the state fee reference) in both. One quote also showed $400 in required extras. Ask for an itemized written quote confirming all dealer fees and required extras before agreeing.
3 verified OTD quotes from Pugmire Ford of Cartersville
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
All 3 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
Over a year old · shown for reference, not counted in the grade
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Pugmire Ford of Cartersville
- 1 of 3 quotes included add-ons (Tint), not marked optional.
- Total dealer fees are slightly above the state median. Worth asking for a reduction.
- The advertised price has matched the real price. Use it as your starting point.
- Limited data (3 quotes from the past year). Score may change as we collect more information.
Keep researching
Look up another dealer by name, brand, city, or zip.
On the lot right now
Separate from the grade above: this is what's currently listed. Useful for spotting aging stock with room to negotiate.
Current Inventory
View all 277 vehicles →$54,552
Median Price
76
Median Days Listed
16
Added This Week
Days on Market
How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.
Nearby Rated Dealers
These dealers near Cartersville have transparency scores based on verified pricing data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Pugmire Ford of Cartersville charge?
Based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Pugmire Ford of Cartersville charges $1,098 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $133 when present. Pugmire Ford of Cartersville earns Transparency Grade B (85/100).
Does Pugmire Ford of Cartersville add dealer add-ons?
Pugmire Ford of Cartersville adds an average of $133 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 3 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 Pugmire Ford of Cartersville's advertised price include all required charges?
On all 2 quotes we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees matched the advertised price.
Is Pugmire Ford of Cartersville a good dealership?
Pugmire Ford of Cartersville has a transparency score of 85/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 3 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Pugmire Ford of Cartersville?
CarEdge reviews Pugmire Ford of Cartersville on 3 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (85/100), with dealer fees of $1,098 versus a GA median of $925. On all 2 quotes we could check, the out-the-door price before taxes and government fees matched the advertised price. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 3 quotes in the past year.
Is Pugmire Ford of Cartersville a transparent Ford dealer in Cartersville?
Yes. Pugmire Ford of Cartersville holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (85/100), based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.
How does Pugmire Ford of Cartersville compare to other Ford dealers?
You can compare Pugmire Ford of Cartersville'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 Atlanta, Best Ford Dealerships in Georgia and Best Ford Dealerships in the US rank Ford dealers on the same data.
Explore Ford and Georgia dealer data
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 Pugmire Ford of Cartersville in Cartersville, GA, that has meant 3 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.
Total Dealer Fees Comparison
Graded on 3 quotes from the past year (3 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
Let CarEdge handle this dealer
Our AI Buying Agent contacts the dealer for you, pushes for a real out-the-door price, and brings offers back for you to approve. Prefer a person? A Concierge runs the whole deal end to end.
Let CarEdge negotiate*Information provided for general informational purposes only. Scores are independently calculated and do not imply endorsement of or affiliation with any dealer. Verify all information independently before making a purchase decision. See our Terms of Service.