Arundel Ford Fees & Transparency Grade: C
C
Price Transparency Grade
60 / 100
Dealer Doc Fee: $489, not included in the advertised price
$61 below the Maine average of $550.
Score breakdown
Evidence
The sitewide inventory disclaimer states 'Dealer doc fee is $489,' presented alongside the charges the price does not include; the amount never appears in a price stack and is never stated to be included in any price. Checked October 18, 2026.
Checked October 18, 2026Grades are scored from the dealer's own published pricing.What this dealer does well
- Publishes one consistent $489 amount in its inventory disclaimer.
What would change this grade
- Itemizing the $489 in VDP price stacks would raise both the in-price and disclosure scores substantially.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Arundel Ford's doc fee?
- $489 (Dealer Doc Fee), checked on October 18, 2026. $61 below the Maine average of $550.
- Is the doc fee included in Arundel Ford's advertised prices?
- No. The Dealer Doc Fee is not included in the advertised price, so expect it to be added on top of the listed price.
- What does the C grade mean?
- The C grade reflects a score of 60 out of 100 on Car Thrive's five-part rubric: fee level, fee in advertised price, disclosure, consistency and no forced add-ons. Grades are scored from the dealer's own published pricing. Read the full methodology.