Walnut Creek Ford

Name: Walnut Creek Ford
Address: 1800 North Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596, US
Telephone: 925-932-2900
Price range: Doc Fee: $85
Rating: 5.0

Walnut Creek, CA21 verified quotes*These quotes come from real negotiations by CarEdge members. Each quote shows actual pricing a customer received from this dealer.Data: Oct 2, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025Claim this page

#6 Most Transparent in CA

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Transparent Dealer

Score: 100/100

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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.

$85

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.

$773

Walnut Creek Ford Data-Driven Review

Based on 21 verified OTD quotes collected between Oct 2025 and Dec 2025, Walnut Creek Ford earns a Grade A transparency score of 100/100. Their typical doc fee of $85 is at or below the CA average. Buyers who negotiated saved an average of $773.

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.100

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 ($85) is at or below CA average ($85)
✓No mandatory dealer add-ons detected
✓Dealer markup averages 0.0% above listing (excellent — minimal fees beyond the vehicle price)

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$85

CA avg$85

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 Mustang Mach-E GT 4dr All-Wheel Drive	$54,044	—	$85	None	View
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat All-Wheel Drive SuperCrew CaW5L	$77,710	—	$85	None	View
2025 Ford Bronco Raptor 4dr 4x4E0R	$95,199	$678	$85	None	—
2024 Ford Edge SE	$39,765	$548	$85	None	View
2025 Ford Expedition Platinum	$86,804	$1,092	$85	None	View

2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E

GT 4dr All-Wheel Drive

$54,044

Doc Fee$85

Add-onsNone

Savings—

View Original OTD Quote

2025 Ford F-150 Lightning

Lariat All-Wheel Drive SuperCrew CaW5L

$77,710

Doc Fee$85

Add-onsNone

Savings—

View Original OTD Quote

2025 Ford Bronco

Raptor 4dr 4x4E0R

$95,199

Doc Fee$85

Add-onsNone

Savings$678

2024 Ford Edge

$39,765

Doc Fee$85

Add-onsNone

Savings$548

View Original OTD Quote

2025 Ford Expedition

Platinum

$86,804

Doc Fee$85

Add-onsNone

Savings$1,092

View Original OTD Quote

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walnut Creek Ford's doc fee?

Walnut Creek Ford charges a typical documentation fee of $85. The CA average is $98. This is based on 21 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Is Walnut Creek Ford a good dealer?

Walnut Creek Ford has a transparency score of 100/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 21 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

Doc fee ($85) is at or below average

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Walnut Creek Ford

⭐A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
✅Doc fee ($85) 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.
✅Dealer markup is only +0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.

Data Summary

Total Quotes: 21
Recent (12mo): 21
Complete Data: 21

What to Expect

When shopping at Walnut Creek Ford:

Expect a doc fee around $85
OTD price is typically 0-1% above listing

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