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Stivers Ford of Birmingham earns an A.
Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final price usually matches the listing.
- $699
- Doc fee
- None
- Dealer add-ons
$14 below AL avg
In 10 recent quotes
Moderate confidenceBirmingham, ALUpdated How we score dealers#5 most transparent in ALPart of Stivers Automotive
The full story
Why Stivers Ford of Birmingham earned this grade
Between November 2025 and October 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 10 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
3 thingsDoc fee is in line with the market
At $699, their doc fee sits at or just under the AL average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.
No dealer add-ons detected
Across 10 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.
Advertised pricing is largely honest
On average, the quoted price is only 0.2% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.
10 verified OTD quotes from Stivers Ford of Birmingham
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
7 vehicle transactions — 10 individual quotes
At a Glance
Tips for Stivers Ford of Birmingham
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
- Doc fee ($699) is at or below AL average. One less thing to negotiate.
- This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Stivers Ford of Birmingham charge?
Based on 10 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Stivers Ford of Birmingham charges a $699 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Stivers Ford of Birmingham earns Transparency Grade A (100/100).
What is the doc fee at Stivers Ford of Birmingham?
Stivers Ford of Birmingham charges a typical documentation fee of $699. The AL average is $713. This is based on 10 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Stivers Ford of Birmingham add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from Stivers Ford of Birmingham typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. Dealer add-ons appeared on 0 of 10 recent verified quotes.
Is Stivers Ford of Birmingham a good dealership?
Stivers Ford of Birmingham has a transparency score of 100/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 10 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Stivers Ford of Birmingham?
CarEdge reviews Stivers Ford of Birmingham on 10 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (100/100), with a typical doc fee of $699 versus an AL average of $713. None of its 10 recent quotes included dealer add-ons.
Is Stivers Ford of Birmingham a transparent Ford dealer in Birmingham?
Yes. Stivers Ford of Birmingham holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (100/100), based on 10 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.
How does Stivers Ford of Birmingham rank among Alabama car dealers?
Stivers Ford of Birmingham ranks #5 of 360 rated dealers in Alabama on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, which grades dealers on doc fees, add-ons and pricing from verified out-the-door quotes.
How does Stivers Ford of Birmingham compare to other Ford dealers?
You can compare Stivers Ford of Birmingham'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 Alabama 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 Stivers Ford of Birmingham in Birmingham, AL, that has meant 10 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 A.
Doc Fee Comparison
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