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Spitzer Ford earns a B.
Early deals look mostly fair. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.
- $398
- Total dealer fees
- 67%
- Quoted add-ons
At the OH median
On 2 of 3 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote Sep 2026)Hartville, OHUpdated How we score dealersPart of Spitzer Autoworld
The full story
Why Spitzer Ford earned this grade
CarEdge reviewed 3 eligible quotes for Spitzer Ford from December 2025 through September 2026. The assigned grade is B, and this is a small sample. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices, and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees were clearly itemized. Average confirmed dealer fees were $394 across all 3 quotes, below the Median state fee in Ohio of $398, a middle-of-the-range state reference.
Where to push back
Required extras were a notable cost: they averaged $925 across the 3 quotes, and 2 quotes included a required-extra charge. Ask which extras are required, whether any can be removed, and request an itemized written offer showing the selling price, fees, extras, taxes, and government charges before agreeing. Compare the selling price with the advertised price.
3 verified OTD quotes from Spitzer Ford
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All 3 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
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At a Glance
Tips for Spitzer Ford
- 2 of 3 quotes included add-ons (IKON, ETCH), not marked optional.
- Total dealer fees are at or below the state median. One less thing to negotiate.
- Limited data (3 quotes from the past year). Score may change as we collect more information.
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22
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Spitzer Ford charge?
Based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Spitzer Ford charges $398 in dealer fees. Quoted add-ons average $1,655 when present. Spitzer Ford earns Transparency Grade B (82/100).
Does Spitzer Ford add dealer add-ons?
Spitzer Ford adds an average of $1,655 in quoted add-ons when present. Quoted add-ons appeared on 2 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.
Is Spitzer Ford a good dealership?
Spitzer Ford has a transparency score of 82/100, 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 Spitzer Ford?
CarEdge reviews Spitzer Ford on 3 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (82/100), with dealer fees of $398 versus an OH median of $398. Quoted add-ons appeared on 2 of 3 quotes in the past year.
Is Spitzer Ford a transparent Ford dealer in Hartville?
Yes. Spitzer Ford holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (82/100), based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.
How does Spitzer Ford compare to other Ford dealers?
You can compare Spitzer Ford'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 Akron, Best Ford Dealerships in Cleveland, Best Ford Dealerships in Ohio 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 Spitzer Ford in Hartville, OH, that has meant 3 verified OTD quotes from the past year 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.
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