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90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Boyd Chevrolet earns an A.

One of the good ones.

You can walk in here with confidence. Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final number usually matches the listing.

Moderate confidence — based on 11 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · Hendersonville, NC
Collected Mar 6, 2026Aug 13, 2026 · Updated Aug 16, 2026

Location

Hendersonville, NC

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CarEdge Certified — Boyd Chevrolet, Grade A, score 98 of 100
CarEdge Certified · Eligible

One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Boyd Chevrolet qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 98/100 from 11 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Boyd Chevrolet earned this grade

Between March 2026 and August 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 11 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

2 things

No dealer add-ons detected

Across 11 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.

The price you see is the price you get

Their quoted selling price almost exactly matches the advertised listing price. No mystery markup, no surprise "market adjustment."

! Where to push back

1 thing

Doc fee is slightly padded

$799 is $60 above the NC average of $739. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipAsk them to match the average. If they won't, factor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

11 verified OTD quotes from Boyd Chevrolet

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

4 vehicle transactions11 individual quotes

2026 Chevrolet Suburban

High CountryNew4 quotes
$95,793
$799doc feeNo add-onsSaved $4,255
View 4 Quotes →

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD

4WD Crew Cab 172" High Country3 quotes
$84,744
$599doc feeNo add-onsSaved $389
View 3 Quotes →

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD

4WD Crew Cab 172" High Country
$87,652
$599doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Chevrolet Trax

LS 4dr Front-Wheel Drive1TR58New3 quotes
$26,091
$799doc feeNo add-ons
View 3 Quotes →

At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Boyd Chevrolet

  • Doc fee is $399 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is effectively 0% 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 Boyd Chevrolet charge?

Based on 11 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Boyd Chevrolet charges a $799 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Boyd Chevrolet earns Transparency Grade A (98/100).

What is Boyd Chevrolet's doc fee?

Boyd Chevrolet charges a typical documentation fee of $799. The NC average is $739. This is based on 11 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Boyd Chevrolet add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Boyd Chevrolet does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Boyd Chevrolet a good dealer?

Boyd Chevrolet has a transparency score of 98/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 11 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 Boyd Chevrolet in Hendersonville, NC, that has meant 11 verified OTD quotes across 2 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 A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
94
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$799
NC avg$739
National avg$400

Pulled 11 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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