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Rod Baker Ford earns a B.
Fair on the big stuff, with a few small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully.
- $378
- Doc fee
- 86%
- Dealer add-ons
$8 above IL avg
On 6 of 7 recent quotes
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Why Rod Baker Ford earned this grade
Between September 2025 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 7 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
2 thingsDoc fee is in line with the market
At $378, their doc fee is within $8 of the IL average of $370. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.
Advertised pricing is largely honest
On average, the quoted price is only 1.8% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.
! Where to push back
1 thingQuoted add-ons show up on most deals
86% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $275. Plan on seeing them on your quote.
TipAsk for an itemized quote before signing, and ask the dealer to confirm in writing which add-ons, if any, are required.
7 verified OTD quotes from Rod Baker 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
4 vehicle transactions — 7 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Rod Baker Ford
- 6 of 7 quotes included $1,926 in add-ons (Theft Protection, Total Financed Aftermarkets:, Accessories), not marked optional.
- Dealer markup is only +2% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Rod Baker Ford charge?
Based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Rod Baker Ford charges a $378 documentation fee and averages $275 in dealer add-ons when present. Rod Baker Ford earns Transparency Grade B (84/100).
What is the doc fee at Rod Baker Ford?
Rod Baker Ford charges a typical documentation fee of $378. The IL average is $370. This is based on 7 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Rod Baker Ford add dealer add-ons?
Rod Baker Ford adds an average of $275 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 6 of 7 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 Rod Baker Ford a good dealership?
Rod Baker Ford has a transparency score of 84/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 7 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Rod Baker Ford?
CarEdge reviews Rod Baker Ford on 7 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (84/100), with a typical doc fee of $378 versus an IL average of $370. Dealer add-ons appeared on 6 of 7 recent quotes.
Is Rod Baker Ford a transparent Ford dealer in Plainfield?
Yes. Rod Baker Ford holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (84/100), based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.
How does Rod Baker Ford compare to other Ford dealers?
You can compare Rod Baker Ford'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 Chicago, Best Ford Dealerships in Illinois 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 Rod Baker Ford in Plainfield, IL, that has meant 7 verified OTD quotes across 2 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 B.
Doc Fee Comparison
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