D
60–69 · Below average

Transparency Verdict

Capital Ford Rocky Mount earns a D.

Early caution.

On the small number of verified deals we have so far, we observed concerns on fees, add-ons, or markup. The picture may shift as we collect more data — get every number in writing.

Limited confidence — based on 1 verified out-the-door quote · Rocky Mount, NC
Collected Dec 29, 2025 – Dec 29, 2025 · Updated Oct 4, 2026

Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.

Location

Rocky Mount, NC

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The full story

Why Capital Ford Rocky Mount earned this grade

Between December 2025 and December 2025, CarEdge negotiated or logged 1 verified deals with this dealership. We pulled the doc fee, the add-ons, and the gap between advertised and out-the-door price from each one. Then we graded them the way a friend in the business would: on the things that actually cost you money.

✓ What they do well

1 thing

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $799, their doc fee is within $46 of the NC average of $753. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Listing price and real price disagree

Quoted prices run 8.3% above the advertised listing — roughly $2,905 extra on a $35k vehicle. That's a pattern, not a rounding error.

TipThis dealer's listing price is a marketing number, not a real one. Don't anchor to it — anchor to an out-the-door target.

1 verified OTD quote from Capital Ford Rocky Mount

Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

1 verified quote

2025 Ford Bronco Big Bend

Big BendNew
$47,471
$799doc fee$599mandatory
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
capital vip protection ()avg $599
1 quote

At a Glance

High dealer markup (+8.3% above listing)

Tips for Capital Ford Rocky Mount

  • Expect ~$599 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Dealer markup is 8% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
  • Limited data (1 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
Live inventory

On the lot right now

Separate from the grade above — this is what's currently listed. Useful for spotting aging stock with room to negotiate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Capital Ford Rocky Mount charge?

Based on 1 verified out-the-door quote collected by CarEdge, Capital Ford Rocky Mount charges a $799 documentation fee and averages $599 in dealer add-ons when present. Capital Ford Rocky Mount earns Transparency Grade D, based on limited data (1 verified quote).

What is Capital Ford Rocky Mount's doc fee?

Capital Ford Rocky Mount charges a typical documentation fee of $799. The NC average is $753. This is based on 1 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Capital Ford Rocky Mount add mandatory add-ons?

Capital Ford Rocky Mount adds an average of $599 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 Rocky Mount a good dealer?

Capital Ford Rocky Mount earns a Grade D, based on limited data (1 verified quote). The grade reflects their doc fees, add-on behavior, and dealer markup, and an exact score appears once Capital Ford Rocky Mount has 3 verified quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

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How we know this

Every number on this page came from a real deal.

Most dealer review sites scrape star ratings and count angry posts. We do the opposite. CarEdge shops for cars alongside thousands of real buyers every week — and when we negotiate on their behalf, we capture the full out-the-door breakdown the dealer sends back.

For Capital Ford Rocky Mount in Rocky Mount, NC, that has meant 1 verified OTD quotes logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual doc fee, the actual add-ons, and the actual final price — not a salesperson's promise.

Fee Transparency

30%

Is the doc fee reasonable, or is it just profit? We compare it against the state average — and the legal cap, where one exists.

Add-on Behavior

30%

How often does the dealer stick you with mandatory add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent — the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer discloses as optional don't count against them.

Price Accuracy

30%

Does the advertised listing price match what you'd actually sign for? We flag dealers whose out-the-door diverges from the listing.

Data Quality

10%

More data = more trustworthy grade. Dealers with lots of recent, complete quotes score higher for consistency.

The four numbers behind the grade

Weighted Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to D.

Fee Transparency (30%)
95
Add-on Behavior (30%)
30
Price Accuracy (30%)
55
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$799
NC avg$753
National avg$404

Pulled 1 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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