B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Wayne Akers Ford earns a B.

Mostly honest. Stay alert.

Fair on the big stuff, but there are small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.

Strong confidence — based on 40 verified out-the-door quotes and 6 tracked negotiations · Lake Worth Beach, FL
Collected Oct 17, 2025Aug 15, 2026 · Updated Aug 16, 2026

Location

Lake Worth Beach, FL

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The full story

Why Wayne Akers Ford earned this grade

Between October 2025 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 40 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

2 things

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."

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 6 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $4,084 from first quote to final. That tells you their opening number has room.

TipNever take the first quote. Their floor is lower than what they offer on day one.

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is slightly padded

$999 is $91 above the FL average of $908. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

Mandatory add-ons show up on most deals

48% of quotes include add-ons presented as non-negotiable, averaging $1,397. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.

TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.

40 verified OTD quotes from Wayne Akers Ford

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

10 vehicle transactions40 individual quotes

2026 Ford Maverick

LariatNew6 quotes
$38,064
doc feeSaved $4,657
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2026 Ford Maverick

LariatNew3 quotes
$39,580
$999doc fee$1,397mandatorySaved $3,495
View 3 Quotes →

2026 Ford Transit Van

BaseNew2 quotes
$55,152
doc feeNo mandatory add-ons$1,397optionalSaved $1,397
View 2 Quotes →

2025 Ford Explorer

STUsed
$52,880
$0doc fee$1,397mandatory
View Quote →

2024 Ford Escape

PHEVUsed
$33,164
$1,000doc fee$1,397mandatory
View Quote →

2026 Ford Expedition

Platinum Max 4x4New3 quotes
$81,829
$999doc feeSaved $9,520
View 3 Quotes →

2025 Ford F-150

W5LNew
$71,306
$1,000doc fee$1,397mandatory
View Quote →

2025 Hyundai Tucson

SEL (A8) 4dr Front-Wheel DriveUsed15 quotes
$25,182
doc feeSaved $1,481
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2025 Ford F-250

F250 4X4 CREW/CNew4 quotes
$104,069
$1,000doc fee$1,397mandatory
View 4 Quotes →

2024 Ford Bronco

Badlands 2dr 4x4New4 quotes
$55,898
doc feeSaved $3,953
View 4 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Optional — ask to remove
protection packageavg $1,397
3 quotes
Mandatory
protection packageavg $1,397
19 quotes

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Wayne Akers Ford

  • Doc fee is $599 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Expect ~$664 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Dealer markup is about 6% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
  • 40 quotes analyzed. This score is based on solid data.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Wayne Akers Ford charge?

Based on 40 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Wayne Akers Ford charges a $999 documentation fee and averages $664 in dealer add-ons when present. Wayne Akers Ford earns Transparency Grade B (84/100).

What is Wayne Akers Ford's doc fee?

Wayne Akers Ford charges a typical documentation fee of $999. The FL average is $908. This is based on 40 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Wayne Akers Ford add mandatory add-ons?

Wayne Akers Ford adds an average of $664 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 Wayne Akers Ford a good dealer?

Wayne Akers Ford has a transparency score of 84/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 40 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 Wayne Akers Ford in Lake Worth Beach, FL, that has meant 40 verified OTD quotes across 6 negotiated deals 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
91
Add-on Behavior (30%)
62
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
80

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$999
FL avg$908
National avg$400

Pulled 40 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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