Leif Johnson Ford

Name: LEIF JOHNSON FORD
Address: 501 East Koenig Lane, Austin, TX, 78751, US
Telephone: 512-650-3543
Price range: Doc Fee: $225
Rating: 4.2

Austin, TX4 verified quotes*These quotes come from real negotiations by CarEdge members. Each quote shows actual pricing a customer received from this dealer.Data: Aug 18, 2025 - Jan 20, 2026Claim this page

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Transparent Dealer

Score: 84.3/100

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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.

$674

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.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.60

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.75

✓Doc fee ($225) is slightly above TX average ($150)
✓Average dealer add-ons of $674 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
2025 Ford F-250 SRW LARIAT	$90,325	—	$225	$2,047	View
2025 Ford Explorer Platinum	$55,607	—	$225	$649	View
2025 Ford MUSTANG MACH-E	$50,389	—	$225	None	View
2023 Ford Expedition Timberline	$63,247	—	$150	None	View

2025 Ford F-250 SRW

LARIAT

$90,325

Doc Fee$225

Add-ons$2,047

Savings—

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2025 Ford Explorer

Platinum

$55,607

Doc Fee$225

Add-ons$649

Savings—

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2025 Ford MUSTANG MACH-E

$50,389

Doc Fee$225

Add-onsNone

Savings—

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2023 Ford Expedition

Timberline

$63,247

Doc Fee$150

Add-onsNone

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.

ceramic window tintavg $649

2 quotes

lojackavg $699

1 quote

spray-in bedlineravg $699

1 quote

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leif Johnson Ford's doc fee?

Leif Johnson Ford charges a typical documentation fee of $225. The TX average is $184. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Leif Johnson Ford add mandatory add-ons?

Leif Johnson Ford adds an average of $674 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 Leif Johnson Ford a good dealer?

Leif Johnson Ford has a transparency score of 84.3/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Leif Johnson Ford

⚠️Expect ~$674 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
✅Doc fee ($225) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
✅Dealer markup is only +0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
ℹ️Limited data (4 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.

Data Summary

Total Quotes: 4
Recent (12mo): 4
Complete Data: 3

What to Expect

When shopping at Leif Johnson Ford:

Expect a doc fee around $225
Add-ons may total around $674
OTD price is typically 0-1% above listing

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