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Best Lincoln Dealerships in the US, Ranked by CarEdge Data

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Zach Shefska
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Key Takeaways

  • The top 20 Lincoln dealers in the US by CarEdge transparency score, from 36 graded nationwide — ranked on verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings.
  • Vista Ford Lincoln (Woodland Hills, CA) is the highest-graded Lincoln dealer in the country.
  • Rankings are national. For local shortlists, jump to the state and metro rankings linked below.
  • 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 national ranking for Lincoln dealers. We grade dealers on verified out-the-door quotes — real PDFs, emails, and signed deals — not Google star ratings.

We graded 36 Lincoln dealers across the country; below are the 20 most transparent by score. Shopping locally? Use the state and metro rankings linked below.

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 20 Lincoln Dealers in the US

Ranked by CarEdge transparency score, highest to lowest.

#1 — Vista Ford Lincoln

Grade: A · Score: 100/100 · Woodland Hills, CA

Vista Ford Lincoln is the top-graded Lincoln dealer in the United States by verified data — A grade, 100/100, based on 18 verified OTD quotes.

  • Doc fee: $108 — below the CA average of $111
  • Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
  • Listing accuracy: 0.8% below the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 18

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#2 — David Mcdavid Lincoln

Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Frisco, TX

David Mcdavid Lincoln quoted prices 5.2% below the advertised listing — the kind of discount that rewards getting the OTD in writing.

  • Doc fee: $213 — below the TX average of $225
  • Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
  • Listing accuracy: 5.2% below the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 18

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#3 — Koons Lincoln Of Bethesda

Grade: A · Score: 99/100 · Silver Spring, MD

Koons Lincoln Of Bethesda adds zero dealer add-ons in any verified quote — rare for an A-grade Lincoln dealer.

  • Doc fee: $800 — above the MD average of $754
  • Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
  • Listing accuracy: 2.3% below the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 13

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#4 — Mark Mclarty Lincoln

Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · North Little Rock, AR

Verified quotes from Mark Mclarty Lincoln came in 9.2% under the advertised listing.

  • Doc fee: $115 — below the AR average of $133
  • Add-ons: 6% of quotes, avg $72
  • Listing accuracy: 9.2% below the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 18

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#5 — Nick Mayer Lincoln Westlake

Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Westlake, OH

Nick Mayer Lincoln Westlake priced 4.7% below its own listings on verified deals — a rare direction for the gap to run.

  • Doc fee: $386 — above the OH average of $384
  • Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
  • Listing accuracy: 4.7% below the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 16

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#6 — Allan Vigil Ford Lincoln

Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Morrow, GA

Allan Vigil Ford Lincoln quoted prices 3.5% below the advertised listing — the kind of discount that rewards getting the OTD in writing.

  • Doc fee: $742 — below the GA average of $767
  • Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
  • Listing accuracy: 3.5% below the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 14

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#7 — Richmond Ford Lincoln

Grade: A · Score: 98/100 · Richmond, VA

Verified quotes from Richmond Ford Lincoln came in 2.5% under the advertised listing.

  • Doc fee: $899 — above the VA average of $827
  • Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
  • Listing accuracy: 2.5% below the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 8

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#8 — Ourisman Lincoln Of Alexandria

Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Alexandria, VA

Ourisman Lincoln Of Alexandria earns the A grade with 47 verified OTD quotes — one of the deepest datasets on this list.

  • Doc fee: $838 — above the VA average of $827
  • Add-ons: 9% of quotes, avg $134
  • Listing accuracy: 1.8% below the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 47

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#9 — Performance Ford Lincoln Bountiful

Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Bountiful, UT

Performance Ford Lincoln Bountiful quotes prices within 0.9% of the advertised listing — one of the cleanest pricing patterns on this list.

  • Doc fee: $397 — below the UT average of $433
  • Add-ons: 17% of quotes, avg $100
  • Listing accuracy: 0.9% above the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 18

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#10 — Ogden Lincoln Of Westmont

Grade: A · Score: 97/100 · Westmont, IL

Add-ons showed on only 11% of Ogden Lincoln Of Westmont’s verified quotes — restrained by segment standards.

  • Doc fee: $479 — well above the IL average of $366
  • Add-ons: 11% of quotes, avg $10
  • Listing accuracy: Quoted price matches the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 9

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#11 — John Kennedy Ford Lincoln Mazda Pottstown

Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · Pottstown, PA

John Kennedy Ford Lincoln Mazda Pottstown’s $271 doc fee comes in well below the PA average of $466 — money that stays in your pocket at signing.

  • Doc fee: $271 — well below the PA average of $466
  • Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
  • Listing accuracy: 4.6% below the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 18

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#12 — Fort Dodge Ford Lincoln Toyota

Grade: A · Score: 96/100 · Fort Dodge, IA

Fort Dodge Ford Lincoln Toyota priced 5.9% below its own listings on verified deals — a rare direction for the gap to run.

  • Doc fee: $180 — below the IA average of $196
  • Add-ons: 21% of quotes, avg $300
  • Listing accuracy: 5.9% below the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 14

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#13 — Apple Ford Lincoln

Grade: A · Score: 95/100 · Columbia, MD

Apple Ford Lincoln quoted prices 2.5% below the advertised listing — the kind of discount that rewards getting the OTD in writing.

  • 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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#14 — Bedford Ford Lincoln

Grade: A · Score: 95/100 · Bedford, PA

Verified quotes from Bedford Ford Lincoln came in 4.2% under the advertised listing.

  • Doc fee: $159 — well below the PA average of $466
  • Add-ons: None detected in verified quotes
  • Listing accuracy: 4.2% below the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 10

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#15 — Sheehy Lincoln Of Gaithersburg

Grade: A · Score: 95/100 · Gaithersburg, MD

Sheehy Lincoln Of Gaithersburg keeps add-ons on just 20% of verified quotes — light for an A-grade dealer.

  • Doc fee: $818 — above the MD average of $754
  • Add-ons: 20% of quotes, avg $199
  • Listing accuracy: 3.1% above the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 10

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#16 — Leith Lincoln

Grade: A · Score: 95/100 · Raleigh, NC

Leith Lincoln earns an A-grade on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index, based on 8 verified OTD quotes.

  • Doc fee: $698 — below the NC average of $735
  • Add-ons: 25% of quotes, avg $249
  • Listing accuracy: 3.0% above the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 8

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#17 — Tom Roush Lincoln

Grade: A · Score: 95/100 · Fishers, IN

Tom Roush Lincoln priced 2.7% below its own listings on verified deals — a rare direction for the gap to run.

  • Doc fee: $279 — above the IN average of $242
  • Add-ons: 13% of quotes, avg $162
  • Listing accuracy: 2.7% below the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 8

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#18 — Riverside Ford Lincoln Inc

Grade: A · Score: 94/100 · Unknown, null

Add-ons showed on only 22% of Riverside Ford Lincoln Inc’s verified quotes — restrained by segment standards.

  • Doc fee: $599 — above the null average of $541
  • Add-ons: 22% of quotes, avg $421
  • Listing accuracy: 1.0% above the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 9

#19 — Central Florida Lincoln

Grade: A · Score: 93/100 · Orlando, FL

Central Florida Lincoln quoted prices 5.5% below the advertised listing — the kind of discount that rewards getting the OTD in writing.

  • Doc fee: $899 — below the FL average of $911
  • Add-ons: 23% of quotes, avg $679
  • Listing accuracy: 5.5% below the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 13

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#20 — Star Ford Lincoln

Grade: A · Score: 93/100 · Glendale, CA

Verified quotes from Star Ford Lincoln came in 2.5% under the advertised listing.

  • Doc fee: $85 — well below the CA average of $111
  • Add-ons: 39% of quotes, avg $145
  • Listing accuracy: 2.5% below the advertised listing
  • Verified quotes: 13

See full review & verified quotes →

Lincoln Dealer Rankings by State

State-level Lincoln rankings for a closer-to-home shortlist:

Lincoln Dealer Rankings by Metro

Metro-level Lincoln rankings:

US Lincoln Dealer Rankings at a Glance

#DealerCityGradeScoreDoc FeeAdd-OnsQuotes
1Vista Ford LincolnWoodland HillsA100$108$018
2David Mcdavid LincolnFriscoA99$213$018
3Koons Lincoln Of BethesdaSilver SpringA99$800$013
4Mark Mclarty LincolnNorth Little RockA98$115$7218
5Nick Mayer Lincoln WestlakeWestlakeA98$386$016
6Allan Vigil Ford LincolnMorrowA98$742$014
7Richmond Ford LincolnRichmondA98$899$08
8Ourisman Lincoln Of AlexandriaAlexandriaA97$838$13447
9Performance Ford Lincoln BountifulBountifulA97$397$10018
10Ogden Lincoln Of WestmontWestmontA97$479$109
11John Kennedy Ford Lincoln Mazda PottstownPottstownA96$271$018
12Fort Dodge Ford Lincoln ToyotaFort DodgeA96$180$30014
13Apple Ford LincolnColumbiaA95$600$21216
14Bedford Ford LincolnBedfordA95$159$010
15Sheehy Lincoln Of GaithersburgGaithersburgA95$818$19910
16Leith LincolnRaleighA95$698$2498
17Tom Roush LincolnFishersA95$279$1628
18Riverside Ford Lincoln IncUnknownA94$599$4219
19Central Florida LincolnOrlandoA93$899$67913
20Star Ford LincolnGlendaleA93$85$14513

How to Use This Data When You Shop

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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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