Best Ford Dealerships near Ottumwa, IA
Key Takeaways
- 4 Ford dealers within 125 miles of Ottumwa, IA graded using verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings.
- Lindquist Ford is the highest-graded Ford dealer in the Ottumwa, IA search area.
- Ed Morse Ford has the watch-out on this list — add-ons appear on 67% of verified quotes, averaging $588 — 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 Ottumwa, IA search area. 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.
4 Ford dealers in the Ottumwa, IA search area currently clear the data threshold. It’s a smaller field — 21 more Ford dealers are tracked below but do not yet have enough verified quotes to grade — so treat this as a focused shortlist and still gather your own quotes. Here’s how they rank.
Last updated October 13, 2026. CarEdge refreshes these rankings daily as new verified out-the-door quotes come in.
Why This Search Covers 125 Miles
Small markets have fewer competing dealers. Fewer competitors means less pressure on price and fees.
CarEdge widened the search to 125 miles around Ottumwa to find 4 Ford dealers with enough verified out-the-door quotes to grade. None of them are within 50 miles. The closest graded dealer is Ed Morse Ford in Muscatine, about 79 miles from Ottumwa. Distances are approximate straight-line miles, so the drive will be longer. A dealer is graded once CarEdge has more than three verified out-the-door quotes from it. Dealers with fewer are listed under Limited Data.
The best deal may be a drive away. Get written out-the-door quotes from several dealers before you go, and compare the totals, not the advertised prices. One of the graded dealers is outside Iowa. Taxes and registration are based on where you register the car, not where you buy it. CarEdge’s guide to buying a car in another state covers taxes, registration and delivery when the best quote comes from far away.
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The Best Ford Dealers in the Ottumwa, IA search area
The best Ford dealer in the Ottumwa, IA search area by verified out-the-door price data is Lindquist Ford (Bettendorf, IA): A grade, 100/100 across 5 verified quotes, with no dealer add-ons in any verified quote.
Close behind:
- Stivers Ford Lincoln (Waukee), A grade, 100/100 across 5 verified quotes, with no dealer add-ons in any verified quote.
- Kunes Ford Of East Moline (East Moline), A grade, 96/100 across 10 verified quotes, with a $378 doc fee, under the IL average of $380.
Full ranking, fees and add-on data for every graded dealer are below.
Top 4 Ford Dealers in the Ottumwa, IA search area
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score, highest to lowest. Each dealer profile links to the full review with verified out-the-door quotes.
#1 — Lindquist Ford
Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Bettendorf, IA · about 107 miles from Ottumwa
Lindquist Ford is the top-graded Ford dealer in the Ottumwa, IA search area by verified data — A grade, 100/100, based on 5 verified OTD quotes.
- Doc fee: $180 — below the IA average of $192
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 4.4% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
See full review & verified quotes →
#2 — Stivers Ford Lincoln
Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Waukee, IA · about 84 miles from Ottumwa
Stivers Ford Lincoln adds zero dealer add-ons in any verified quote — rare for an A-grade Ford dealer.
- Doc fee: $284 — well above the IA average of $192
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 0.6% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#3 — Kunes Ford Of East Moline
Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · East Moline, IL · about 108 miles from Ottumwa
Add-ons showed on only 10% of Kunes Ford Of East Moline’s verified quotes — restrained by segment standards.
- Doc fee: $378 — below the IL average of $380
- Add-ons: 10% of quotes, avg $303
- Listing accuracy: 3.3% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 10
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#4 — Ed Morse Ford
Grade: C · Score: 73/100 · Muscatine, IA · about 79 miles from Ottumwa
Ed Morse Ford grades a C — add-ons appear on 67% of verified quotes, averaging $588. Ask for an itemized OTD before signing.
- Doc fee: $604 — well above the IA average of $192
- Add-ons: 67% of quotes, avg $588
- Listing accuracy: 1.8% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 9
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Limited Data
These Ford dealers in the Ottumwa, IA search area have verified OTD data, but not yet enough to assign a confident grade. We’re actively collecting more quotes for these dealers.
- Brown’s West Branch Ford (West Branch, IA, about 71 miles from Ottumwa) — based on 2 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- Sexton Ford (Moline, IL, about 104 miles from Ottumwa) — based on 2 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- Albia Ford (Albia, IA, about 20 miles from Ottumwa) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
- Bill Colwell Ford (Hudson, IA, about 96 miles from Ottumwa) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
- Charles Capper Ford (Williamsburg, IA, about 50 miles from Ottumwa) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
- Dahl Ford (Davenport, IA, about 103 miles from Ottumwa) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
- Deery Brothers Ford (Iowa City, IA, about 61 miles from Ottumwa) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
- Helmuth Ford (Sigourney, IA, about 24 miles from Ottumwa) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
- Roling Ford (Shell Rock, IA, about 117 miles from Ottumwa) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
- Steve Link Ford (Grinnell, IA, about 52 miles from Ottumwa) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
- Gem City Ford (Quincy, IL, about 94 miles from Ottumwa) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
- Dewey Ford (Ankeny, IA, about 76 miles from Ottumwa) — based on 2 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- Jensen Ford Lincoln Mercury (Marshalltown, IA, about 75 miles from Ottumwa) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
- Deyarman Ford Indianola (Indianola, IA, about 64 miles from Ottumwa) — based on 2 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- Mcgrath Ford (Hiawatha, IA, about 80 miles from Ottumwa) — based on 2 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- Ulrich Ford Lincoln (Pella, IA, about 39 miles from Ottumwa) — based on 2 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- Clinton Ford Lincoln (Clinton, IA, about 125 miles from Ottumwa) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
- Granger Ford (Granger, IA, about 89 miles from Ottumwa) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
- Runde Ford (Manchester, IA, about 112 miles from Ottumwa) — based on 1 verified OTD quote. View dealer page
- Dahl Ford Davenport (Davenport, IA, about 103 miles from Ottumwa) — based on 3 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
- Woodrum Ford (Macomb, IL, about 102 miles from Ottumwa) — based on 2 verified OTD quotes. View dealer page
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).
Ottumwa, IA Ford Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Approx. Miles | Grade | Score | Doc Fee | Add-Ons | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lindquist Ford | Bettendorf | 107 | A | 100 | $180 | $0 | 5 |
| 2 | Stivers Ford Lincoln | Waukee | 84 | A | 100 | $284 | $0 | 5 |
| 3 | Kunes Ford Of East Moline | East Moline | 108 | A | 96 | $378 | $303 | 10 |
| 4 | Ed Morse Ford | Muscatine | 79 | C | 73 | $604 | $588 | 9 |
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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. CarEdge refreshes the rankings daily as new verified quotes come in.
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