Brandon Ford

Name: BRANDON Ford
Address: 9090 East Adamo Drive, Tampa, FL, 33619, US
Telephone: 813-246-3333
Price range: Doc Fee: $465
Rating: 4.3

Tampa, FL6 verified quotes*These quotes come from real negotiations by CarEdge members. Each quote shows actual pricing a customer received from this dealer.Data: Dec 3, 2025 - Jan 26, 2026Claim this page

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Transparent Dealer

Score: 85/100

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Doc FeeA documentation fee (doc fee) covers the dealer's cost for processing paperwork. It's legally required to be the same for all customers at a given dealership. In most states, this fee is negotiable.

$465

Avg Add-onsDealer add-ons are optional products like paint protection, window tinting, or anti-theft devices. These are often marked up significantly and can usually be declined or negotiated.

$954

Dealer MarkupThe percentage the dealer adds above the listing price in fees (doc fee, add-ons, and other charges). Taxes and government fees are excluded. Lower is better.

+0.0%

Transparency Score BreakdownOur transparency score (0-100) measures how upfront dealers are about pricing. Higher scores mean lower doc fees, fewer add-ons, and prices closer to what's advertised.

Fee Transparency (30%)Measures doc fee fairness. Dealers charging at or below $499 score highest. Fees above $1,500 score lowest. Doc fees are the same for every customer at a dealership.100

Add-on Behavior (30%)Measures how often the dealer adds extra products to deals. Dealers who rarely push add-ons or keep them minimal score highest.50

Dealer Markup (30%)Measures dealer-controlled fees above the listed price, excluding taxes and title fees. Dealers with minimal markup score highest.100

Data Quality (10%)Measures how complete the pricing data is in our records. More complete data = more reliable scores.100

✓Doc fee ($465) is at or below FL average ($999)
✓Average dealer add-ons of $954 when present
✓Dealer markup averages 0.0% above listing (excellent — minimal fees beyond the vehicle price)

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$465

FL avg$999

National avg$398

Recent QuotesThese quotes come from real negotiations by CarEdge members. Each quote shows actual pricing a customer received from this dealer.

Vehicle	Final PriceOut-the-door (OTD) price is the total amount you'll pay, including the vehicle price, taxes, fees, and any add-ons. This is the number that matters when comparing deals.	SavingsThe difference between the first quote and final quote for the same vehicle. Shows how much was saved through negotiation.	Doc FeeA documentation fee (doc fee) covers the dealer's cost for processing paperwork. It's legally required to be the same for all customers at a given dealership. In most states, this fee is negotiable.	Add-onsDealer add-ons are optional products like paint protection, window tinting, or anti-theft devices. These are often marked up significantly and can usually be declined or negotiated.	OTD
2005 Ford F-350 SD	$89,436	—	$465	$1,545	View
2025 Ford F-150 SUPERCREW	$71,611	—	$465	$1,295	View
2026 Ford EXPLORER	$62,515	—	$465	None	View
2026 Ford EXPLORER	$62,515	—	$465	None	View
2024 Toyota 4RUNNER	$52,739	—	$465	$1,588	View
2020 Ford EXPLORER	$65,860	—	$465	$1,295	View

2005 Ford F-350 SD

$89,436

Doc Fee$465

Add-ons$1,545

Savings—

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2025 Ford F-150

SUPERCREW

$71,611

Doc Fee$465

Add-ons$1,295

Savings—

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2026 Ford EXPLORER

$62,515

Doc Fee$465

Add-onsNone

Savings—

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2026 Ford EXPLORER

$62,515

Doc Fee$465

Add-onsNone

Savings—

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2024 Toyota 4RUNNER

$52,739

Doc Fee$465

Add-ons$1,588

Savings—

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2020 Ford EXPLORER

$65,860

Doc Fee$465

Add-ons$1,295

Savings—

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Most Common Add-onsThe most frequently seen dealer add-ons at this dealer, based on itemized OTD quotes. Shows how often each add-on appears and the average price when present.

predelivery service chargeavg $1,295

4 quotes

accessories - out of state feeavg $250

1 quote

accessories - out state feeavg $250

1 quote

electronic registration filing feeavg $43

1 quote

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brandon Ford's doc fee?

Brandon Ford charges a typical documentation fee of $465. The FL average is $621. This is based on 6 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Brandon Ford add mandatory add-ons?

Brandon Ford adds an average of $954 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 Brandon Ford a good dealer?

Brandon Ford has a transparency score of 85/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 6 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

Doc fee ($465) is at or below average

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Brandon Ford

⚠️Expect ~$954 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
✅Dealer markup is only +0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.

Data Summary

Total Quotes: 6
Recent (12mo): 6
Complete Data: 6

What to Expect

When shopping at Brandon Ford:

Expect a doc fee around $465
Add-ons may total around $954
OTD price is typically 0-1% above listing

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