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90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Group 1 Ford Of El Paso earns an A.

Promising early read.

The verified deals we have so far look reasonable on fees and pricing. We'll firm up the verdict as more data comes in.

Limited confidence — based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes · El Paso, TX
Collected Jul 30, 2026Aug 8, 2026 · Updated Aug 10, 2026

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

Location

El Paso, TX

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CarEdge Certified — Group 1 Ford Of El Paso, Grade A, score 95 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Group 1 Ford Of El Paso qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 95/100 from 2 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Group 1 Ford Of El Paso earned this grade

Between July 2026 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 2 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

The price you see is the price you get

Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."

! Where to push back

1 thing

Doc fee exceeds the state cap

Their typical doc fee of $414 is above TX's legal cap of $225. This is a red flag — every dealer in the state must stay at or below this number.

TipTell them you expect the doc fee at $225 or lower. It's not optional; it's the law.

2 verified OTD quotes from Group 1 Ford Of El Paso

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

2 verified quotes

2026 Ford Maverick

XLTNew
$32,431
$602doc feeNo add-ons
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2027 Ford Expedition

TremorNew
$91,565
$225doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price
Doc fee ($414) is well above average ($231)

Tips for Group 1 Ford Of El Paso

  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is about 3% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
  • Limited data (2 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Group 1 Ford Of El Paso charge?

Based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Group 1 Ford Of El Paso charges a $414 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Group 1 Ford Of El Paso earns Transparency Grade A (94.5/100).

What is Group 1 Ford Of El Paso's doc fee?

Group 1 Ford Of El Paso charges a typical documentation fee of $414. The TX average is $231. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Group 1 Ford Of El Paso add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Group 1 Ford Of El Paso does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Group 1 Ford Of El Paso a good dealer?

Group 1 Ford Of El Paso has a transparency score of 94.5/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 2 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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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 Group 1 Ford Of El Paso in El Paso, TX, that has meant 2 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 try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?

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 A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
82
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$414
TX avg$231
National avg$400

Pulled 2 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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