Transparency Verdict
Triple Crown Ford earns a D.
Early caution.
On the small number of verified deals we have so far, we observed concerns on fees, add-ons, or markup. The picture may shift as we collect more data — get every number in writing.
Developing confidence — based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes · Stephenville, TX
Collected May 5, 2026 – May 5, 2026 · Updated May 5, 2026
The full story
Why Triple Crown Ford earned this grade
Between May 2026 and May 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 4 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
2 thingsDoc fee is genuinely reasonable
$0 is $233 below the TX average of $233. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.
Add-ons are the exception, not the rule
Only 25% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $1,985 when present. Most shoppers here never see them.
! Where to push back
1 thingListing price and real price disagree
Quoted prices run 10.7% above the advertised listing — roughly $3,745 extra on a $35k vehicle. That's a pattern, not a rounding error.
TipThis dealer's listing price is a marketing number, not a real one. Don't anchor to it — anchor to an out-the-door target.
4 verified OTD quotes from Triple Crown 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
1 vehicle transaction — 4 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Triple Crown Ford
- Dealer markup is 11% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
- Minor add-ons (~$496) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
- Doc fee ($0) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
- Limited data (4 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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.
Current Inventory
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Median Price
50
Median Days Listed
36
Added This Week
Days on Market
How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Triple Crown Ford's doc fee?
Triple Crown Ford charges a typical documentation fee of $0. The TX average is $233. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Triple Crown Ford add mandatory add-ons?
Triple Crown Ford adds an average of $496 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 Triple Crown Ford a good dealer?
Triple Crown Ford has a transparency score of 68.8/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.
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 Triple Crown Ford in Stephenville, TX, that has meant 4 verified OTD quotes 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 try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?
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 D.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 4 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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