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Bowman Chevrolet earns an A.
Early deals look fair on fees and add-ons. CarEdge will firm this up as more data comes in.
- $703
- Median dealer fees
- Zero
- Quoted add-ons
$423 above MI median
In 3 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote Nov 2026)City of the Village of Clarkston, MIUpdated How we score dealers
The full story
Why Bowman Chevrolet earned this grade
Bowman Chevrolet has an A grade, with 3 verified quotes reviewed from December 2025 through November 2026. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices, and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
No specific pricing or fee-disclosure strength to highlight.
Where to push back
Average confirmed dealer fees were $573 across the 3 quotes, and all 3 exceeded the Median state fee in Michigan of $280. That median is the middle fee amount in the state reference. Ask the dealer to explain each fee and confirm the full amount in an itemized written quote before agreeing.
3 verified OTD quotes from Bowman Chevrolet
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All 3 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
At a Glance
Tips for Bowman Chevrolet
- Total dealer fees are $703, $423 above the MI median. Ask which fees they will drop.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation.
- This dealer typically doesn't add quoted add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Limited data (3 quotes from the past year). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Bowman Chevrolet charge?
Based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Bowman Chevrolet charges $703 in dealer fees. Bowman Chevrolet earns Transparency Grade A (94/100).
Does Bowman Chevrolet add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from Bowman Chevrolet typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. None of its 3 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Bowman Chevrolet a good dealership?
Bowman Chevrolet has a transparency score of 94/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 3 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Bowman Chevrolet?
CarEdge reviews Bowman Chevrolet on 3 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (94/100), with dealer fees of $703 versus an MI median of $280. None of its 3 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Bowman Chevrolet a transparent Chevrolet dealer in City of the Village of Clarkston?
Yes. Bowman Chevrolet holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (94/100), based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.
How does Bowman Chevrolet compare to other Chevrolet dealers?
You can compare Bowman Chevrolet's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other Chevrolet dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Chevrolet dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Chevrolet Dealerships in Flint, Best Chevrolet Dealerships in Detroit, Best Chevrolet Dealerships in Michigan and Best Chevrolet Dealerships in the US rank Chevrolet dealers on the same data.
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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 Bowman Chevrolet in City of the Village of Clarkston, MI, that has meant 3 verified OTD quotes from the past year logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual dealer fees, the actual add-ons, and the final price against the advertised price — not a salesperson's promise.
Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.
Fee Transparency
30%Are the dealer's fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.
Add-on Behavior
30%How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don't count against them.
Price Accuracy
30%Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.
Data Quality
10%Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.
The four numbers behind the grade
Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
Total Dealer Fees Comparison
Graded on 3 quotes from the past year (3 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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