Capital Ford (hillsborough, Nc)

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56.4/100

Doc FeeA documentation fee (doc fee) covers the dealer's cost for processing paperwork. It's legally required to be the same for all customers at a given dealership. In most states, this fee is negotiable.

$799

Avg Add-onsDealer add-ons are optional products like paint protection, window tinting, or anti-theft devices. These are often marked up significantly and can usually be declined or negotiated.

$250

Transparency Score BreakdownOur transparency score (0-100) measures how upfront dealers are about pricing. Higher scores mean lower doc fees, fewer add-ons, and prices closer to what's advertised.

Fee Transparency (30%)Measures doc fee fairness. Dealers charging at or below $499 score highest. Fees above $1,500 score lowest. Doc fees are the same for every customer at a dealership.90

Add-on Behavior (30%)Measures how often the dealer adds extra products to deals. Dealers who rarely push add-ons or keep them minimal score highest.40

Dealer Markup (30%)Measures dealer-controlled fees above the listed price, excluding taxes and title fees. Dealers with minimal markup score highest.58

Data Quality (10%)Measures how complete the pricing data is in our records. More complete data = more reliable scores.0

✓Doc fee ($799) is slightly above NC average ($699)
✓Average dealer add-ons of $250 when present

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$799

NC avg$699

National avg$398

Recent QuotesThese quotes come from real negotiations by CarEdge members. Each quote shows actual pricing a customer received from this dealer.

Vehicle	Final PriceOut-the-door (OTD) price is the total amount you'll pay, including the vehicle price, taxes, fees, and any add-ons. This is the number that matters when comparing deals.	SavingsThe difference between the first quote and final quote for the same vehicle. Shows how much was saved through negotiation.	Doc FeeA documentation fee (doc fee) covers the dealer's cost for processing paperwork. It's legally required to be the same for all customers at a given dealership. In most states, this fee is negotiable.	Add-onsDealer add-ons are optional products like paint protection, window tinting, or anti-theft devices. These are often marked up significantly and can usually be declined or negotiated.	OTD
2022 Ram 1500	$33,652	—	$799	$250	View

2022 Ram 1500

$33,652

Doc Fee$799

Add-ons$250

Savings—

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Most Common Add-onsThe most frequently seen dealer add-ons at this dealer, based on itemized OTD quotes. Shows how often each add-on appears and the average price when present.

1 yr road vantage keyavg $125

1 quote

1 yr road hazard protectionavg $125

1 quote

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Capital Ford (hillsborough, Nc)'s doc fee?

Capital Ford (hillsborough, Nc) charges a typical documentation fee of $799. The NC average is $694. This is based on 1 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Capital Ford (hillsborough, Nc) add mandatory add-ons?

Capital Ford (hillsborough, Nc) adds an average of $250 in dealer add-ons when present. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Capital Ford (hillsborough, Nc) a good dealer?

Capital Ford (hillsborough, Nc) has a transparency score of 56.4/100, earning a Grade F. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 1 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

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Tips for Capital Ford (hillsborough, Nc)

💰Doc fee is $401 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
⚡Low-rated dealer. Get everything in writing. Ask for an itemized OTD quote before visiting.
📝Minor add-ons (~$250) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
ℹ️Limited data (1 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.

Data Summary

Total Quotes: 1
Recent (12mo): 1
Complete Data: 0

What to Expect

When shopping at Capital Ford (hillsborough, Nc):

Expect a doc fee around $799
Add-ons may total around $250

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