B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Autonation Chevrolet Doral earns a B.

Mostly honest. Stay alert.

Fair on the big stuff, but there are small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.

Moderate confidence — based on 13 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Miami, FL
Collected Sep 18, 2025Sep 21, 2026 · Updated Sep 22, 2026

Location

Miami, FL

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The full story

Why Autonation Chevrolet Doral earned this grade

Between September 2025 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 13 verified deals with this dealership. We pulled the doc fee, the add-ons, and the gap between advertised and out-the-door price from each one. Then we graded them the way a friend in the business would: on the things that actually cost you money.

What they do well

1 thing

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $995, their doc fee is within $81 of the FL average of $914. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

! Where to push back

2 things

Mandatory add-ons show up on most deals

31% of quotes include add-ons presented as non-negotiable. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $968. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.

TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 6.2% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $2,170 in extra fees or markup.

TipGet an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Compare it to the listing — if there's a gap, ask them to account for every line.

13 verified OTD quotes from Autonation Chevrolet Doral

Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

9 vehicle transactions13 individual quotes

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

CustomNew
$41,311
$995doc fee$3,796mandatory$1,498optional
View Quote →

2023 Chevrolet Traverse

RSUsed
$35,004
$995doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Chevrolet Trax

ActivNew3 quotes
$26,722
$995doc feeNo add-ons
View 3 Quotes →

2021 GMC Sierra 1500

AT4Used
$36,210
$995doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

RST
$52,352
$995doc fee$5,294mandatory
View Quote →

2026 Chevrolet Equinox

LTNew2 quotes
$34,309
$995doc feeSaved $1,588
View 2 Quotes →

2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250

Base2 quotes
$28,471
$995doc feeNo add-ons
View 2 Quotes →

2025 Chevrolet Tahoe

High Country
$79,676
$995doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2024 Volkswagen Tiguan

SE R-Line
$33,748
$995doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Optional — ask to remove
paint protectionavg $749
1 quote
dent protectionavg $749
1 quote
Mandatory
wheel locksavg $499
4 quotes
window tintavg $499
4 quotes
bed lineravg $999
2 quotes
running boardsavg $1,799
2 quotes
paint protectionavg $749
2 quotes
dent protectionavg $749
2 quotes

Tips for Autonation Chevrolet Doral

  • Expect ~$968 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Dealer markup is only +6% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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On the lot right now

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Autonation Chevrolet Doral charge?

Based on 13 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Autonation Chevrolet Doral charges a $995 documentation fee and averages $968 in dealer add-ons when present. Autonation Chevrolet Doral earns Transparency Grade B (80/100).

What is Autonation Chevrolet Doral's doc fee?

Autonation Chevrolet Doral charges a typical documentation fee of $995. The FL average is $914. This is based on 13 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Autonation Chevrolet Doral add mandatory add-ons?

Autonation Chevrolet Doral adds an average of $968 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 Autonation Chevrolet Doral a good dealer?

Autonation Chevrolet Doral has a transparency score of 80/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 13 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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How we know this

Every number on this page came from a real deal.

Most dealer review sites scrape star ratings and count angry posts. We do the opposite. CarEdge shops for cars alongside thousands of real buyers every week — and when we negotiate on their behalf, we capture the full out-the-door breakdown the dealer sends back.

For Autonation Chevrolet Doral in Miami, FL, that has meant 13 verified OTD quotes across 1 negotiated deals logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual doc fee, the actual add-ons, and the actual final price — not a salesperson's promise.

Fee Transparency

30%

Is the doc fee reasonable, or is it just profit? We compare it against the state average — and the legal cap, where one exists.

Add-on Behavior

30%

How often does the dealer stick you with mandatory add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent — the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer discloses as optional don't count against them.

Price Accuracy

30%

Does the advertised listing price match what you'd actually sign for? We flag dealers whose out-the-door diverges from the listing.

Data Quality

10%

More data = more trustworthy grade. Dealers with lots of recent, complete quotes score higher for consistency.

The four numbers behind the grade

Weighted Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
92
Add-on Behavior (30%)
72
Price Accuracy (30%)
73
Data Quality (10%)
92

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$995
FL avg$914
National avg$404

Pulled 13 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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