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Upper Marlboro Ford earns an A.

Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final price usually matches the listing.

$799
Doc fee

$7 above MD avg

8%
Dealer add-ons

On 1 of 13 recent quotes

13
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Price negotiated down on 4 cars

Moderate confidenceUpper Marlboro, MDUpdated How we score dealersPart of Southern Maryland Auto Group

Location

Upper Marlboro, MD

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The full story

Why Upper Marlboro Ford earned this grade

Between December 2025 and July 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 13 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 in line with the market

At $799, their doc fee is within $7 of the MD average of $792. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Quoted add-ons are the exception

Only 8% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $61. 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 $1,462 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.

13 verified OTD quotes from Upper Marlboro 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 — 13 individual quotes

2026 Ford F-150

King RanchNew2 quotes
$75,592
$799doc fee—Saved $851
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2026 Ford F-150

King RanchNew2 quotes
$74,655
$799doc feeNo add-onsSaved $533
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Ford Super Duty F-250 SRW

XL3 quotes
$65,500
$799doc feeNo add-onsSaved $2,241
View 3 Quotes →

2026 Ford Super Duty F-250 SRW

XL
$72,779
$799doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2023 Chevrolet Malibu

LT5 quotes
$17,896
$799doc feeNo add-onsSaved $2,224
View 5 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
bed lineravg $799
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Upper Marlboro Ford

  • 1 of 13 quotes included $799 in add-ons (Bed Liner), not marked optional.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
  • Dealer markup is about 9% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Upper Marlboro Ford charge?

Based on 13 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Upper Marlboro Ford charges a $799 documentation fee and averages $61 in dealer add-ons when present. Upper Marlboro Ford earns Transparency Grade A (98/100).

What is the doc fee at Upper Marlboro Ford?

Upper Marlboro Ford charges a typical documentation fee of $799. The MD average is $792. This is based on 13 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Upper Marlboro Ford add dealer add-ons?

Upper Marlboro Ford adds an average of $61 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 1 of 13 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 Upper Marlboro Ford a good dealership?

Upper Marlboro Ford has a transparency score of 98/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 13 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Upper Marlboro Ford?

CarEdge reviews Upper Marlboro Ford on 13 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (98/100), with a typical doc fee of $799 versus an MD average of $792. Dealer add-ons appeared on 1 of 13 recent quotes.

Is Upper Marlboro Ford a transparent Ford dealer in Upper Marlboro?

Yes. Upper Marlboro Ford holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (98/100), based on 13 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does Upper Marlboro Ford compare to other Ford dealers?

You can compare Upper Marlboro 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 Washington DC, Best Ford Dealerships in Baltimore, Best Ford Dealerships in Maryland 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 Upper Marlboro Ford in Upper Marlboro, MD, that has meant 13 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 Score

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

Fee Transparency (30%)
99
Add-on Behavior (30%)
95
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$799
MD avg$792
National avg$404

Pulled 13 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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