Latest verified transaction: April 2026Page checked: September 5, 2026Confidence: Limited (1 verified transaction)
Ford
B60/100

Preferred Ford

Grand Haven, Michigan · 1 verified deal · 0 lease, 1 cash/finance

1401 S Beacon Blvd, Grand Haven, MI 49417, USA

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1401 S Beacon Blvd, Grand Haven, MI 49417, USAGet Directions

Transparency Score: 60/100

PricingDiscount vs market average
25/40
Fee TransparencyDoc fee + add-on behavior
30/30
Data DepthVerified deal volume
5/30

Score based on verified buyer data. Pricing vs market (40pts), fee transparency (30pts), data depth (30pts).

Is Preferred Ford a Good Dealer?

Preferred Ford earns a Grade B (60/100) based on 1 verified buyer transactions. This dealer offers transparent pricing with an average discount of 1.2% off MSRP and a $280 documentation fee. Overall, this is a good dealership for buyers looking for fair, competitive pricing in Grand Haven.

Limited data — based on only 1 verified deal; treat this as directional, not a firm rating. CarWhere rates observed pricing and fee transparency from verified deal sheets — not service quality, legal compliance, or overall reputation.

Price range: $36,393$36,393Deal types: 0 lease, 1 cash/financeAvg selling price: $36,393
Verified Deals

1

Avg Off MSRP

1.2%

below MSRP

Doc Fee

$280

State cap: $280

Add-ons Found

0/1

deals with add-ons

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What Fees Does Preferred Ford Charge?

Doc Fee Comparison

Preferred Ford$280
Michigan Avg$294
Michigan Cap$280
National Avg$400

Documentation Fee

$280Michigan cap: $280
Within state cap

Based on 1 verified deal sheets

Dealer Add-ons & Accessories

No dealer add-ons found in 1 verified deals

Pricing by Vehicle at Preferred Ford

Ford Escape

1 deal · 1.2% off MSRP · avg $36,393

1

Verified Deals

1.2%

Off MSRP

$36,393

Avg Price

Recent Deals at Preferred Ford

2026 Ford Escape

PurchaseApr 2026VIN 1FMCU9MN5TUA20507

MSRP $36,820

$36,393

1.2% off

Prices from verified buyer-submitted deal sheets. Individual results may vary.

Verified Transactions at Preferred Ford

YearVehiclePriceDiscount
2026Ford Escape$36,3931.2%

Prices from verified buyer-submitted deal sheets. VINs partially masked for privacy.

How Preferred Ford Compares With Other Ford Dealers in Michigan

DealerGradeAvg Off MSRPDoc FeeDeals
Preferred Ford(this dealer)B(60)1.2%$2801
Brighton FordB(62)8.9%$6991
Ford of MuskegonC(55)0.0%$2801

Based on verified buyer transactions. Scores reflect pricing, fee transparency, and data depth.

What to Know Before Visiting Preferred Ford

Preferred Ford in Grand Haven, Michigan earns a Grade B (60/100) transparency score based on 1 verified buyer transactions. Buyers see modest discounts of 1.2% off MSRP. You may want to compare with other nearby dealers. Prices range from $36,393 to $36,393.

Their doc fee is $280, which is within the Michigan cap of $280.

No dealer add-ons were found in verified deals, which is a good sign for straightforward pricing.

Brands sold: Ford.

All data sourced from verified buyer-submitted deal sheets. Not opinions — real transaction data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Preferred Ford a good dealership?

Based on 1 verified buyer transaction, Preferred Ford in Grand Haven, MI sells vehicles at an average of 1.2% below MSRP. Their documentation fee is $280. No dealer add-ons were found in verified deals. This data is based on real buyer-submitted deal sheets, not opinions.

Is Preferred Ford overpriced?

Preferred Ford sells vehicles at an average of 1.2% below MSRP. This is a modest discount. You may find better pricing at other dealers — check the CarWhere Index to compare. All data from 1 verified buyer deal sheets.

What fees does Preferred Ford charge?

Preferred Ford charges a documentation fee of $280 (MI caps doc fees at $280). All fee data is sourced from verified buyer deal sheets.

What hidden fees does Preferred Ford charge?

Based on 1 verified deals, no hidden fees or dealer add-ons were found at Preferred Ford. Their doc fee is $280.

Does Preferred Ford negotiate on price?

Based on verified buyer transactions, buyers at Preferred Ford are getting an average of 1.2% off MSRP. This suggests the dealer is open to negotiation. For the 75th-percentile target discount for your specific vehicle — the level 25% of verified buyers got or beat — sign up for CarWhere PRO at $12.99/month.

What should I pay at Preferred Ford for a Ford Escape?

Based on 1 verified deal, buyers at Preferred Ford paid an average of $36,393 for a Ford Escape, which is 1.2% below MSRP. For the exact 75th-percentile target price by trim — better than 75% of verified buyers — sign up for CarWhere PRO at $12.99/month.

What vehicles does Preferred Ford sell?

Based on verified buyer data, Preferred Ford has deals for: Ford Escape (1 deals, avg 1.2% off).

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