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Rod Baker Ford

Plainfield, IL·8 verified quotes*

Sep 27, 2025Apr 2, 2026· Score updated Apr 11, 2026

B
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 80.3/100
Add-on Rate
75%of quotes

Avg $321 when present

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Price vs. Days on Lot

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

4 negotiable
0d125d250d375d500d$7k$53k$98k$144k$190kDays on Lot
New
Used
Negotiable

Days on Market

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

< 30 days
0 (0%)
30–90 days
0 (0%)
90–180 days
0 (0%)
180+ days
407 (100%)
Fresh stock
Normal
Aging
Negotiate

Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
55
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
38
  • Doc fee ($378) is slightly above IL average ($374)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $321 when present
  • Fees average 1.4% above listing (~$490 on a $35k vehicle) — minimal

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$378
IL avg$374
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

4 vehicle transactions8 individual quotes

2025 Ford TRUCK BRONCO

Used3 quotes
$50,079
$378doc fee$165add-onsSaved $785
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2022 Jeep WRANGLER

2 quotes
$28,000
$378doc fee$399add-onsSaved $455
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2024 Ford Escape

Used
$29,826
$368doc fee$399add-ons
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2025 Ford Mustang

Used2 quotes
$55,849
$368doc feeNo add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
theft protectionavg $321
3 quotes
2
accessoriesavg $321
3 quotes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rod Baker Ford's doc fee?

Rod Baker Ford charges a typical documentation fee of $378. The IL average is $499. This is based on 8 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Rod Baker Ford add mandatory add-ons?

Rod Baker Ford adds an average of $241 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 Rod Baker Ford a good dealer?

Rod Baker Ford has a transparency score of 80.3/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 8 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

Doc fee ($378) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price
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Tips for Rod Baker Ford

  • Minor add-ons (~$241) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Doc fee ($378) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +1% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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