Best Lincoln Dealerships in Maryland, Ranked by CarEdge Data
Key Takeaways
- Top 6 Lincoln dealers in Maryland, ranked using verified out-the-door quotes — not Google star ratings.
- Preston Ford Lincoln (Hurlock) is the highest-graded Lincoln dealer in Maryland.
- Sheehy Lincoln Of Gaithersburg (Gaithersburg) carries the main watch-out — quoted prices run 3.4% above the advertised listing — the widest gap 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 Lincoln dealers across Maryland. We grade dealers using verified out-the-door quotes — real PDFs, emails, and signed deals — not Google star ratings.
We graded every Lincoln dealer in Maryland with enough verified out-the-door quotes to score with confidence. If you’re shopping a specific metro, jump to the city-by-city rankings below for a tighter local shortlist.
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 6 Lincoln Dealers in Maryland
Ranked by CarEdge transparency score, highest to lowest. Each dealer profile links to the full review with verified out-the-door quotes.
#1 — Preston Ford Lincoln
Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Hurlock, MD
Preston Ford Lincoln is the top-graded Lincoln dealer in Maryland by verified data — A grade, 99/100, based on 4 verified OTD quotes.
- Doc fee: $799 — above the MD average of $754
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: 6.6% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 4
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#2 — Lexington Park Ford
Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · California, MD
Lexington Park Ford adds zero dealer add-ons in any verified quote — rare for an A-grade Lincoln dealer.
- Doc fee: $799 — above the MD average of $754
- Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
- Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 5
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#3 — Bob Davidson Ford
Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Parkville, MD
Bob Davidson Ford quoted prices 7.0% below the advertised listing — the kind of discount that rewards getting the OTD in writing.
- Doc fee: $800 — above the MD average of $754
- Add-ons: 5% of quotes, avg $58
- Listing accuracy: 7.0% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 19
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#4 — Koons Lincoln Of Bethesda
Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · Silver Spring, MD
Verified quotes from Koons Lincoln Of Bethesda came in 2.3% under the advertised listing.
- Doc fee: $800 — above the MD average of $754
- Add-ons: 14% of quotes, avg $428
- Listing accuracy: 2.3% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 14
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#5 — Apple Ford Lincoln
Grade: A · Score: 95/100 · Columbia, MD
Apple Ford Lincoln priced 2.5% below its own listings on verified deals — a rare direction for the gap to run.
- Doc fee: $600 — well below the MD average of $754
- Add-ons: 13% of quotes, avg $212
- Listing accuracy: 2.5% below the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 16
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#6 — Sheehy Lincoln Of Gaithersburg
Grade: A · Score: 94/100 · Gaithersburg, MD
Add-ons showed on only 20% of Sheehy Lincoln Of Gaithersburg’s verified quotes — restrained by segment standards.
- Doc fee: $818 — above the MD average of $754
- Add-ons: 20% of quotes, avg $199
- Listing accuracy: 3.4% above the advertised listing
- Verified quotes: 10
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Lincoln Dealers by Metro in Maryland
Shopping a specific city? These metro-level rankings drill into Lincoln dealers near each major Maryland market:
Maryland Lincoln Dealer Rankings at a Glance
| # | Dealer | City | Grade | Score | Doc Fee | Add-Ons | Quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preston Ford Lincoln | Hurlock | A | 99 | $799 | $0 | 4 |
| 2 | Lexington Park Ford | California | A | 99 | $799 | $0 | 5 |
| 3 | Bob Davidson Ford | Parkville | A | 98 | $800 | $58 | 19 |
| 4 | Koons Lincoln Of Bethesda | Silver Spring | A | 96 | $800 | $428 | 14 |
| 5 | Apple Ford Lincoln | Columbia | A | 95 | $600 | $212 | 16 |
| 6 | Sheehy Lincoln Of Gaithersburg | Gaithersburg | A | 94 | $818 | $199 | 10 |
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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