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Stivers Ford of Waukee earns an A.
Early deals look fair on fees and add-ons. CarEdge will firm this up as more data comes in.
- $180
- Median dealer fees
- 25%
- Quoted add-ons
At the IA median
On 1 of 4 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote Mar 2026)Waukee, IAUpdated How we score dealers#4 most transparent in IAPart of Stivers Automotive
The full story
Why Stivers Ford of Waukee earned this grade
Stivers Ford Of Waukee had 4 verified quotes reviewed from December 2025 through March 2026. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices, and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Fees matched the state median. Average confirmed dealer fees were $180 across the 4 quotes. The Median state fee in IA was also $180—the middle fee amount in the eligible quote sample—and all 4 quotes showed fully itemized dealer fees.
Where to push back
Ask for an itemized written offer and compare the vehicle’s selling price with its advertised price before agreeing.
4 verified OTD quotes from Stivers Ford of Waukee
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 4 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
At a Glance
Tips for Stivers Ford of Waukee
- 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 Mar 2026.
- Limited data (4 quotes from the past year). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Stivers Ford of Waukee charge?
Based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Stivers Ford of Waukee charges $180 in dealer fees. Stivers Ford of Waukee earns Transparency Grade A (100/100).
Does Stivers Ford of Waukee add dealer add-ons?
Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 4 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 Stivers Ford of Waukee a good dealership?
Stivers Ford of Waukee has a transparency score of 100/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Stivers Ford of Waukee?
CarEdge reviews Stivers Ford of Waukee on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (100/100), with dealer fees of $180 versus an IA median of $180. Quoted add-ons appeared on 1 of 4 quotes in the past year.
Is Stivers Ford of Waukee a transparent Ford dealer in Waukee?
Yes. Stivers Ford of Waukee holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (100/100), based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.
How does Stivers Ford of Waukee rank among Iowa car dealers?
Stivers Ford of Waukee ranks #4 of 247 rated dealers in Iowa on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, which grades dealers on dealer fees, quoted add-ons and advertised pricing from verified out-the-door quotes.
How does Stivers Ford of Waukee compare to other Ford dealers?
You can compare Stivers Ford of Waukee'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 guide Best Ford Dealerships in the US ranks 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 Waukee in Waukee, IA, that has meant 4 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 A.
Total Dealer Fees Comparison
Graded on 4 quotes from the past year (4 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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