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Tidelands Ford

Pawleys Island, SC·2 verified quotes*

Dec 29, 2025Jan 19, 2026· Score updated Apr 7, 2026

Limited data. This score is based on 2 quotes and may change as more data becomes available.

B
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 85.1/100
Add-on Rate
50%of quotes

Avg $1,548 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.

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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%)
90
Add-on Behavior (30%)
60
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100
  • Doc fee ($595) is slightly above SC average ($517)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $1,548 when present
  • Price accuracy is excellent — quotes closely match advertised prices

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$595
SC avg$517
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

2 verified quotes

2025 Ford Maverick

XLT All-Wheel Drive SuperCrew 4.5 fW8JNew
$31,995
$595doc feeNo add-ons
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2025 Ford Ranger

XLT 4x4 SuperCrewNew
$39,660
$595doc fee$1,548add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
new car appearance pkgavg $749
1 quote
2
recovravg $799
1 quote

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tidelands Ford's doc fee?

Tidelands Ford charges a typical documentation fee of $595. The SC average is $499. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Tidelands Ford add mandatory add-ons?

Tidelands Ford adds an average of $774 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 Tidelands Ford a good dealer?

Tidelands Ford has a transparency score of 85.1/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 2 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
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Tips for Tidelands Ford

  • Expect ~$774 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Doc fee ($595) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Dealer markup is about 7% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
  • Limited data (2 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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