Best Ford Dealerships in Akron, Ranked by CarEdge Data
Key Takeaways
- 10 Ford dealers in Akron graded using verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings.
- Ken Ganley Bedford Imports is the highest-graded Ford dealer in the Akron metro.
- #1 Cochran Ford Austintown has the watch-out on this list — add-ons appear on 40% of verified quotes, averaging $720 — the highest rate here.
- Get an OTD quote in writing before you visit any dealer. CarEdge tracks real prices, not advertised ones.
This is the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index ranking for Ford dealers in the Akron metro. We graded every Ford dealer in the area with enough verified out-the-door quotes to score with confidence — using real PDFs, emails, and signed deals, not Google star ratings.
10 Ford dealers in Akron cleared the data threshold this quarter. Here’s how they rank.
About the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index
Most dealer rankings come from Google star ratings and Yelp reviews — easy to game, impossible to verify. The CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index is different. We score every dealer using verified out-the-door quotes: real PDFs, emails, and screenshots from actual transactions.
Each dealer’s transparency score (out of 100) is weighted across four dimensions:
- Fee Transparency (30%) — Is the doc fee reasonable compared to the state average?
- Add-on Behavior (30%) — How often does the dealer bundle add-ons, and at what cost?
- Price Accuracy (30%) — Does the listing price match the actual OTD price?
- Data Quality (10%) — More verified quotes mean higher confidence in the grade.
Grades: A (90–100), B (80–89), C (70–79), D (60–69), F (below 60).
Top 10 Ford Dealers in Akron
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score, highest to lowest. Each dealer profile links to the full review with verified out-the-door quotes.
#1 — Ken Ganley Bedford Imports
Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Bedford, OH
Ken Ganley Bedford Imports is the top-graded Ford dealer in the Akron metro by verified data — A grade, 100/100, based on 6 verified OTD quotes.
- Doc fee: $398 — above the OH average of $395
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 2.7% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
See full review & verified quotes →
#2 — Sarchione Ford Of Alliance
Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Alliance, OH
Sarchione Ford Of Alliance quoted prices 2.4% below the advertised listing — the kind of discount that rewards getting the OTD in writing.
- Doc fee: $412 — above the OH average of $395
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 2.4% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 8
See full review & verified quotes →
#3 — Klaben Ford Lincoln
Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Kent, OH
Klaben Ford Lincoln adds zero dealer add-ons in any verified quote — rare for an A-grade Ford dealer.
- Doc fee: $398 — above the OH average of $395
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
See full review & verified quotes →
#4 — Nick Mayer Ford Avon Lake
Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Avon Lake, OH
Not one verified quote from Nick Mayer Ford Avon Lake carried a dealer add-on — a clean record at the A grade.
- Doc fee: $336 — below the OH average of $395
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.7% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 6
See full review & verified quotes →
#5 — Liberty Ford Brunswick
Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · Brunswick, OH
Liberty Ford Brunswick keeps add-ons on just 22% of verified quotes — light for an A-grade dealer.
- Doc fee: $398 — above the OH average of $395
- Add-ons: 22% of quotes, avg $98
- Listing accuracy: 1.5% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 9
See full review & verified quotes →
#6 — Liberty Ford Maple Heights
Grade: A · Score: 95/100 · Maple Heights, OH
Liberty Ford Maple Heights quotes prices within 0.1% of the advertised listing — one of the cleanest pricing patterns on this list.
- Doc fee: $395 — at the OH average
- Add-ons: 25% of quotes, avg $353
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 12
See full review & verified quotes →
#7 — Ken Ganley Ford Parma
Grade: A · Score: 94/100 · Parma, OH
Ken Ganley Ford Parma adds zero dealer add-ons in any verified quote — rare for an A-grade Ford dealer.
- Doc fee: $398 — above the OH average of $395
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 0.7% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
See full review & verified quotes →
#8 — Sponsler Donley Ford
Grade: A · Score: 91/100 · Ashland, OH
Not one verified quote from Sponsler Donley Ford carried a dealer add-on — a clean record at the A grade.
- Doc fee: $398 — above the OH average of $395
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 1.4% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 9
See full review & verified quotes →
#9 — #1 Cochran Ford Austintown
Grade: A · Score: 90/100 · Youngstown, OH
#1 Cochran Ford Austintown earns an A-grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, based on 5 verified OTD quotes.
- Doc fee: $398 — above the OH average of $395
- Add-ons: 40% of quotes, avg $720
- Listing accuracy: 2.0% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
See full review & verified quotes →
#10 — Fairway Ford
Grade: B · Score: 89/100 · Canfield, OH
Add-ons showed on only 14% of Fairway Ford’s verified quotes — restrained by segment standards.
- Doc fee: $462 — above the OH average of $395
- Add-ons: 14% of quotes, avg $71
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 7
See full review & verified quotes →
Limited Data
These Ford dealers in the Akron metro have verified OTD data, but not yet enough to assign a confident grade. We’re actively collecting more quotes for these dealers.
- Autonation Ford Amherst (Amherst, OH) — based on 3 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- Klaben Ford Lincoln Of Warren Inc (Warren, OH) — based on 3 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- Nick Mayer Ford (Avon Lake, OH) — based on 3 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- Loudon Motors Ford (Minerva, OH) — based on 2 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- Mark Thomas Ford (Cortland, OH) — based on 2 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- Montrose Ford Of Fairlawn (Fairlawn, OH) — based on 2 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- Nick Mayer Ford East (Wickliffe, OH) — based on 2 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- Sarchione Ford (Alliance, OH) — based on 2 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- Park Ford (Tallmadge, OH) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
- White’s Ford On 57 (Orrville, OH) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
- Preston Ford (Burton, OH) — based on 2 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- Harrison Ford (Wellington, OH) — based on 2 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- Spitzer Ford Cuyahoga Falls (Cuyahoga Falls, OH) — based on 3 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- Nick Mayer Ford Mayfield (Mayfield Heights, OH) — based on 2 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- Liberty Ford (Vermilion, OH) — based on 3 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- Liberty Ford Aurora (Aurora, OH) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
- Car Connection Of Bedford (Bedford, OH) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
- Spitzer Ford (Hartville, OH) — based on 3 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- Classic Ford Mentor (Mentor, OH) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
- Guess Ford / Gmc (Carrollton, OH) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
- Pallotta Ford (Wooster, OH) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
Akron Ford Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Doc Fee | Add-Ons | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Ganley Bedford Imports | Bedford | A | 100 | $398 | $0 | 6 |
| 2 | Sarchione Ford Of Alliance | Alliance | A | 99 | $412 | $0 | 8 |
| 3 | Klaben Ford Lincoln | Kent | A | 98 | $398 | $0 | 5 |
| 4 | Nick Mayer Ford Avon Lake | Avon Lake | A | 97 | $336 | $0 | 6 |
| 5 | Liberty Ford Brunswick | Brunswick | A | 96 | $398 | $98 | 9 |
| 6 | Liberty Ford Maple Heights | Maple Heights | A | 95 | $395 | $353 | 12 |
| 7 | Ken Ganley Ford Parma | Parma | A | 94 | $398 | $0 | 5 |
| 8 | Sponsler Donley Ford | Ashland | A | 91 | $398 | $0 | 9 |
| 9 | #1 Cochran Ford Austintown | Youngstown | A | 90 | $398 | $720 | 5 |
| 10 | Fairway Ford | Canfield | B | 89 | $462 | $71 | 7 |
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How to Use This Data When You Shop
- Get an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Any dealer can send a worksheet by email — if they won’t, that’s a red flag.
- Ask for a quote with zero add-ons. Everything in the F&I office is optional. Say “please remove all dealer add-ons” and see what the price does.
- Anchor to the OTD, not the listing. Dealers with a gap between advertised price and final OTD aren’t being straight with you. Don’t negotiate off the listing number.
- Compare three dealers minimum. Even within the same metro, doc fees, add-on policies, and listing accuracy vary widely. Use this ranking as your shortlist.
Rankings are generated from the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, a public methodology that scores dealers on verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings or paid placements. Data updated quarterly. Last updated: Q3 2026.
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