Forest Lake Ford

Name: Forest Lake Ford
Address: 508 Southwest 15th Street, Forest Lake, MN, 55025, US
Telephone: 651-294-5500
Price range: Doc Fee: $350
Rating: 3.4

Forest Lake, MN3 verified quotes*These quotes come from real negotiations by CarEdge members. Each quote shows actual pricing a customer received from this dealer.Data: Aug 16, 2025 - Dec 18, 2025Claim this page

68.4/100

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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.

$350

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.

+33.3%

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.95

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.100

Dealer Markup (30%)Measures dealer-controlled fees above the listed price, excluding taxes and title fees. Dealers with minimal markup score highest.0

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

✓Doc fee ($350) is $225 above MN average ($125)
✓No mandatory dealer add-ons detected
✓Dealer markup averages 33.3% above listing (high — significant fees or add-ons)

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$350

MN avg$125

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
2023 Honda Passport	$33,024	—	$350	None	View
2022 Ford Edge Titanium	$26,783	—	$350	None	View

2023 Honda Passport

$33,024

Doc Fee$350

Add-onsNone

Savings—

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2022 Ford Edge

Titanium

$26,783

Doc Fee$350

Add-onsNone

Savings—

View Original OTD Quote

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 $297. This is based on 3 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Is Forest Lake Ford a good dealer?

Forest Lake Ford has a transparency score of 68.4/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 3 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

At a Glance

High dealer markup (+33.3% above listing)

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Tips for Forest Lake Ford

📊Dealer markup is 33% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
✅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.
ℹ️Limited data (3 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.

Data Summary

Total Quotes: 3
Recent (12mo): 3
Complete Data: 3

What to Expect

When shopping at Forest Lake Ford:

Expect a doc fee around $350
OTD price is typically 33-34% above listing

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