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90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Stivers Ford South earns an A.

One of the good ones.

You can walk in here with confidence. Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final number usually matches the listing.

Strong confidence — based on 48 verified out-the-door quotes and 6 tracked negotiations · Union City, GA
Collected Oct 23, 2025Aug 27, 2026 · Updated Sep 5, 2026

Location

Union City, GA

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CarEdge Certified — Stivers Ford South, Grade A, score 91 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Stivers Ford South qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 91/100 from 48 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Stivers Ford South earned this grade

Between October 2025 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 48 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

4 things

Doc fee is genuinely reasonable

$0 is $769 below the GA average of $769. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.

Mandatory add-ons are the exception

Only 15% of quotes include add-ons you can't decline, averaging $652 when present. Most shoppers here never see one.

The price you see is the price you get

Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 6 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $1,020 from first quote to final. That tells you their opening number has room.

TipNever take the first quote. Their floor is lower than what they offer on day one.

! Where to push back:Nothing glaring. That's part of why they scored where they did.

48 verified OTD quotes from Stivers Ford South

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

17 vehicle transactions48 individual quotes

2024 Ford F-350 Super Duty

LariatUsed13 quotes
$74,999
$849doc feeNo add-onsSaved $2,984
View 13 Quotes →

2026 Ford F-150

XLTNew9 quotes
$57,664
$849doc feeNo add-onsSaved $630
View 9 Quotes →

2026 Ford F-150

LariatNew3 quotes
$72,982
doc feeNo add-ons
View 3 Quotes →

2026 Ford F-150

TremorNew4 quotes
$74,103
doc feeNo add-onsSaved $155
View 4 Quotes →

2026 Ford Explorer

TremorNew
$55,085
$0doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Ford F-150

XLTNew3 quotes
$46,215
$849doc feeNo add-onsSaved $213
View 3 Quotes →

2025 Ford F-150

XLT 4WD SuperCrew BoxNew2 quotes
$53,660
doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,070
View 2 Quotes →

2025 Ford Bronco Sport

4D WAGON BIG BEND 4X4
$29,193
doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Ford Ranger

XLTNew
$39,516
$0doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Ford F-150

XLT 4WD SuperCrew 5.5' Box2 quotes
$57,160
doc feeNo add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
protection planavg $652
7 quotes

At a Glance

Doc fee ($0) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Stivers Ford South

  • Minor add-ons (~$95) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($0) is at or below GA average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is about 4% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
Live inventory

On the lot right now

Separate from the grade above — this is what's currently listed. Useful for spotting aging stock with room to negotiate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Stivers Ford South charge?

Based on 48 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Stivers Ford South charges a $0 documentation fee and averages $95 in dealer add-ons when present. Stivers Ford South earns Transparency Grade A (91/100).

What is Stivers Ford South's doc fee?

Stivers Ford South charges a typical documentation fee of $0. The GA average is $769. This is based on 48 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Stivers Ford South add mandatory add-ons?

Stivers Ford South adds an average of $95 in dealer add-ons when present. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Stivers Ford South a good dealer?

Stivers Ford South has a transparency score of 91/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 48 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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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 South in Union City, GA, that has meant 48 verified OTD quotes across 6 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 Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
91
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
33

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$0
GA avg$769
National avg$404

Pulled 48 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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