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Riverside Ford Lincoln earns an A.
Fees are reasonable, and add-ons are rare.
- $799
- Median dealer fees
- 40%
- Quoted add-ons
$126 below GA median
On 2 of 5 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote Oct 2026)Macon, GAUpdated How we score dealersPart of Riverside Auto Group
The full story
Why Riverside Ford Lincoln earned this grade
CarEdge reviewed 5 quotes for Riverside Ford Lincoln 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 below the state reference. Average confirmed dealer fees across the five quotes were $799, below the Median state fee in Georgia of $925. That median is the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample, and none of the five quotes exceeded it.
Where to push back
Two quotes show required extras averaging $1,197. Ask for an itemized list of each required extra and whether it can be removed before agreeing. Also ask for an itemized written offer and compare the vehicle’s selling price with its advertised price.
5 verified OTD quotes from Riverside Ford Lincoln
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All 5 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
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At a Glance
Tips for Riverside Ford Lincoln
- 2 of 5 quotes included add-ons (Riverside Advantage, Accessories), not marked optional.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
- Total dealer fees are at or below the state median. One less thing to negotiate.
- Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Oct 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Riverside Ford Lincoln charge?
Based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Riverside Ford Lincoln charges $799 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $479 when present. Riverside Ford Lincoln earns Transparency Grade A (93/100).
Does Riverside Ford Lincoln add dealer add-ons?
Riverside Ford Lincoln adds an average of $479 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 2 of 5 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.
Is Riverside Ford Lincoln a good dealership?
Riverside Ford Lincoln has a transparency score of 93/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 5 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Riverside Ford Lincoln?
CarEdge reviews Riverside Ford Lincoln on 5 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (93/100), with dealer fees of $799 versus a GA median of $925. Quoted add-ons appeared on 2 of 5 quotes in the past year.
Is Riverside Ford Lincoln a transparent Ford dealer in Macon?
Yes. Riverside Ford Lincoln holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (93/100), based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.
How does Riverside Ford Lincoln compare to other Ford dealers?
You can compare Riverside Ford Lincoln'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 Riverside Ford Lincoln in Macon, GA, that has meant 5 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 4 negotiated deals 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 A.
Total Dealer Fees Comparison
Graded on 5 quotes from the past year (5 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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