Best Ford Dealers Near Des Moines, IA

What is the best Ford dealer near Des Moines, IA?

The best Ford dealer near Des Moines, IA is Stivers Ford of Waukee in Waukee, IA, 11 miles away, graded A (100/100) by CarEdge, based on 4 quotes from the past year. Next best: Charles Gabus Ford in Des Moines (A, 100/100) and Granger Ford in Granger, IA, 15 miles away (A, 100/100).

As of November 2026, CarEdge grades 1 of 1 Ford dealers near Des Moines, IA from 2 quotes from the past year. The only rated Ford dealer here charges $190 in total dealer fees.

Data updated Nov 11, 2026 · How we score dealers

Based on 1 dealer with quotes from the past year.

$190
Median Dealer Fees
IA median: $180
100%
No Quoted Add-ons
100/100
Avg Score
2
Quotes, Past Year

Map of Graded Ford Dealers Near Des Moines

Every Ford dealer CarEdge grades within 50 miles of Des Moines. Pins show the grade, CarEdge Certified dealers are ringed in blue, and each pin links to the dealer's page.

Tips for Buying a Ford in IA

  • Know the dealer fees: The median IA dealer charges $180 in total dealer fees. If a dealer charges significantly more, ask which fees they will drop.
  • Good news on add-ons: 100% of quotes from the past year near Des Moines have no quoted add-ons.
  • Get multiple quotes: Request OTD quotes from at least 3 dealers to compare total prices, not just sticker prices.
  • Check transparency scores: Dealers with scores above 80 typically have fair dealer fees and minimal add-ons.

Ford Dealers Near Des Moines FAQ

What is the best Ford dealer near Des Moines, IA?

The best Ford dealer near Des Moines, IA is Stivers Ford of Waukee in Waukee, IA, 11 miles away, graded A (100/100) by CarEdge, based on 4 quotes from the past year. Next best: Charles Gabus Ford in Des Moines (A, 100/100) and Granger Ford in Granger, IA, 15 miles away (A, 100/100). CarEdge grades 7 Ford dealers within 50 miles of Des Moines on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, from verified out-the-door quotes.

What are the dealer fees at Ford dealers near Des Moines?

As of November 2026, the only rated Ford dealer near Des Moines, IA charges $190 in total dealer fees, the doc fee plus every other fee the dealer adds, compared with a IA median of $180, based on 2 quotes from the past year.

How does CarEdge rank Ford dealers near Des Moines?

Each dealer is scored 0-100 from verified out-the-door price quotes. Each quote is a real price breakdown from a dealer to a buyer, extracted from quote images using AI and verified for accuracy. Dealer fees are the doc fee plus every other fee the dealer adds; state figures are the median across the dealers in each state, using quotes from the past year. Dealer transparency scores weight four factors: fee transparency (30%), add-on behavior (30%), price accuracy (30%), and data quality (10%), with the newest quotes counting most. Dealers need at least 1 quote from the past year to be graded. Read the full methodology →