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Stokes Hodges Ford earns an A.
One of the best Ford dealers in South Carolina. CarEdge Certified: an all-in out-the-door price up front and no surprise add-ons.
- $699
- Doc fee
$174 above SC avg
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Stokes Hodges Ford guarantees how this goes.
CarEdge Certified dealers are A-grade dealers who go further. Stokes Hodges Ford commits to the experience below and is verified by CarEdge every month.
- All-in out-the-door price up frontYou see the full number before you visit. No fees that appear at signing.
- No surprise add-onsNo mandatory add-ons or markups sprung on you in the finance office.
- Fast, real answersActual numbers when you ask, not "come in and we will talk."
- An honest, no-pressure experienceStraightforward and respectful, in and out, no games.
Every quote from this dealer comes on a verified CarEdge out-the-door worksheet, so the number you see is the number you pay.
The grade behind the badge is earned, never bought.
The full story
Why Stokes Hodges Ford earned this grade
Between December 2025 and November 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 9 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 thingsQuoted add-ons are the exception
Only 11% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $111. 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 4 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $1,064 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
1 thingDoc fee is slightly padded
$699 is $174 above the SC average of $525. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.
TipFactor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.
9 verified OTD quotes from Stokes Hodges 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
5 vehicle transactions — 9 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Stokes Hodges Ford
- 1 of 9 quotes included $995 in add-ons (Accessories), not marked optional.
- Doc fee ($699) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
- Dealer markup is about 1% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Stokes Hodges Ford charge?
Based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Stokes Hodges Ford charges a $699 documentation fee and averages $111 in dealer add-ons when present. Stokes Hodges Ford earns Transparency Grade A (92/100).
What is the doc fee at Stokes Hodges Ford?
Stokes Hodges Ford charges a typical documentation fee of $699. The SC average is $525. This is based on 9 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Stokes Hodges Ford add dealer add-ons?
Stokes Hodges Ford adds an average of $111 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 3 of 9 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 Stokes Hodges Ford a good dealership?
Stokes Hodges Ford has a transparency score of 92/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 9 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Stokes Hodges Ford?
CarEdge reviews Stokes Hodges Ford on 9 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (92/100), with a typical doc fee of $699 versus an SC average of $525. Dealer add-ons appeared on 3 of 9 recent quotes. Stokes Hodges Ford is CarEdge Certified.
Is Stokes Hodges Ford a transparent Ford dealer in Graniteville?
Yes. Stokes Hodges Ford holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (92/100), based on 9 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.
Is Stokes Hodges Ford CarEdge Certified?
Yes. Stokes Hodges Ford is CarEdge Certified. CarEdge Certified dealers hold an A grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index and guarantee four things on every deal: an all-in out-the-door price up front, no surprise add-ons, fast, real answers, and an honest, no-pressure experience. CarEdge verifies the guarantee with ongoing AI mystery shops, and a dealer that slips below an A grade loses the badge. Certification is earned from data, never bought.
How does Stokes Hodges Ford compare to other Ford dealers?
You can compare Stokes Hodges 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 South Carolina 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 Stokes Hodges Ford in Graniteville, SC, that has meant 9 verified OTD quotes across 4 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
Pulled 9 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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