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Summerville Ford

Summerville, SC·9 verified quotes*

Sep 30, 2025Jan 14, 2026· Score updated Apr 7, 2026

B
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 89/100
Add-on Rate
33%of quotes

Avg $838 when present

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Price vs. Days on Lot

Vehicles in the upper-right are expensive and slow to sell — best negotiation opportunities.

6 negotiable
0d81d163d244d325d$5k$33k$61k$89k$117kDays on Lot
New
Used
Negotiable

Days on Market

How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.

Fresh stock
Normal
Aging
Negotiate

Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
70
Add-on Behavior (30%)
93
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100
  • Doc fee ($799) is $282 above SC average ($517)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $838 when present
  • Fees average 0.4% above listing (~$140 on a $35k vehicle) — minimal

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$799
SC avg$517
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

5 vehicle transactions9 individual quotes

2023 Toyota Tacoma

SR5Used2 quotes
$33,588
$799doc fee$3add-onsSaved $1,000
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2023 BMW X5

sDrive40i (A8)Used
$46,288
$799doc feeNo add-ons
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2025 Cadillac XT4

Sport 4dr Front-Wheel DriveUsed2 quotes
$40,811
$799doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,030
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2023 Ford Expedition

PlatinumUsed
$69,229
$799doc feeNo add-ons
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2017 Honda Pilot

EX-L w/Navigati3 quotes
$17,907
$799doc fee$608add-onsSaved $100
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Most Common Add-ons

1
imfavg $500
2 quotes
2
non tax feesavg $108
2 quotes
3
bed liner (jd power itemized)avg $50
1 quote
4
fixed running boards (jd power itemized)avg $50
1 quote
5
towing/camper pkg (jd power itemized)avg $400
1 quote
6
doc feeavg $799
1 quote

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Summerville Ford's doc fee?

Summerville Ford charges a typical documentation fee of $799. The SC average is $499. This is based on 9 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Summerville Ford add mandatory add-ons?

Summerville Ford adds an average of $56 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 Summerville Ford a good dealer?

Summerville Ford has a transparency score of 89/100, earning a Grade B. 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.

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
Doc fee ($799) is well above average ($499)
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Tips for Summerville Ford

  • Doc fee is $399 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Minor add-ons (~$56) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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