Group 1 Ford Of South Austin

Name: Group 1 Ford of South Austin
Address: 5000 South Interstate 35 Frontage Road, Austin, TX, 78745, US
Telephone: 512-443-5000
Price range: Doc Fee: $225
Rating: 4.0

Austin, TX6 verified quotes*These quotes come from real negotiations by CarEdge members. Each quote shows actual pricing a customer received from this dealer.Data: Oct 20, 2025 - Jan 17, 2026Claim this page

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Transparent Dealer

Score: 80.8/100

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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.

$225

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.

$1,246

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%

Avg NegotiatedThe difference between the first quote and final quote for the same vehicle. Shows how much was saved through negotiation.

$2,124

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.96

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.40

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 ($225) is slightly above TX average ($150)
✓Average dealer add-ons of $1,246 when present
✓Dealer markup averages 0.0% above listing (excellent — minimal fees beyond the vehicle price)

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$225

TX avg$150

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 Kia Telluride SX-Prestige (A8) 4dr All-Wheel Driv	$34,527	—	$225	$1,495	View
0	$25,351	—	$225	$1,495	View
2025 Ford Bronco Badlands 4dr 4x4	$54,608	$2,124	$225	$995	View
2022 Porsche Macan	$43,967	—	$225	None	View
2022 GMC Yukon Denali 4x4	$68,969	—	$225	$1,495	View

2023 Kia Telluride

SX-Prestige (A8) 4dr All-Wheel Driv

$34,527

Doc Fee$225

Add-ons$1,495

Savings—

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0

$25,351

Doc Fee$225

Add-ons$1,495

Savings—

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2025 Ford Bronco

Badlands 4dr 4x4

$54,608

Doc Fee$225

Add-ons$995

Savings$2,124

View Original OTD Quote

2022 Porsche Macan

$43,967

Doc Fee$225

Add-onsNone

Savings—

View Original OTD Quote

2022 GMC Yukon

Denali 4x4

$68,969

Doc Fee$225

Add-ons$1,495

Savings—

View Original OTD Quote

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.

blue certified reconditioningavg $1,495

2 quotes

gold certified reconditioningavg $1,495

2 quotes

certified reconditioningavg $1,495

1 quote

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Group 1 Ford Of South Austin's doc fee?

Group 1 Ford Of South Austin charges a typical documentation fee of $225. The TX average is $184. This is based on 6 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Group 1 Ford Of South Austin add mandatory add-ons?

Group 1 Ford Of South Austin adds an average of $1,246 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 Group 1 Ford Of South Austin a good dealer?

Group 1 Ford Of South Austin has a transparency score of 80.8/100, 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

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

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Tips for Group 1 Ford Of South Austin

🚨This dealer often adds $1,246 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
✅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 Group 1 Ford Of South Austin:

Expect a doc fee around $225
Add-ons may total around $1,246
OTD price is typically 0-1% above listing

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