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Forest Lake Ford

Forest Lake, MN·3 verified quotes*

Aug 16, 2025Dec 18, 2025· Score updated Apr 11, 2026

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Transparent Dealer
Score: 97.6/100

Price vs. Days on Lot

Vehicles in the upper-right are expensive and slow to sell — best negotiation opportunities.

10 negotiable
0d125d250d375d500d$7k$29k$51k$73k$96kDays on Lot
New
Used
Negotiable

Days on Market

How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.

Fresh stock
Normal
Aging
Negotiate

Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
92
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100
  • Doc fee ($350) is slightly above MN average ($343)
  • No mandatory dealer add-ons detected
  • Fees average 1.2% above listing (~$420 on a $35k vehicle) — minimal

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$350
MN avg$343
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

2 vehicle transactions3 individual quotes

2023 Honda Passport

Used2 quotes
$33,024
$350doc feeNo add-ons
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2022 Ford Edge

TitaniumUsed
$26,783
$350doc feeNo add-ons
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forest Lake Ford's doc fee?

Forest Lake Ford charges a typical documentation fee of $350. The MN average is $271. This is based on 3 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Forest Lake Ford add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Forest Lake Ford does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Forest Lake Ford a good dealer?

Forest Lake Ford has a transparency score of 97.6/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 3 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price
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Tips for Forest Lake Ford

  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($350) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is only +1% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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