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Cable Dahmer Chevrolet of Lawrence earns an F.

Early deals showed serious fee, add-on or markup concerns. Get every number in writing.

$799
Doc fee

$273 above KS avg

100%
Dealer add-ons

On 2 of 2 recent quotes

2
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Limited confidenceLawrence, KSUpdated How we score dealersPart of Cable Dahmer Automotive Group

Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.

Location

Lawrence, KS

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The full story

Why Cable Dahmer Chevrolet of Lawrence earned this grade

Between March 2026 and March 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 2 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.

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$799 is $273 above the KS average of $526. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.

TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.

Listing price and real price disagree

Quoted prices run 9.2% above the advertised listing — roughly $3,220 extra on a $35k vehicle. That's a pattern, not a rounding error.

TipThis dealer's listing price is a marketing number, not a real one. Don't anchor to it — anchor to an out-the-door target.

✓ What they do well:Nothing stands out as a strength in this data. That's the finding.

2 verified OTD quotes from Cable Dahmer Chevrolet of Lawrence

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

2 verified quotes

2025 Nissan PATHFINDER

Used
$31,954
$799doc fee$424mandatory
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2014 GMC TERRAIN

Used
$10,850
$799doc fee$424mandatory
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Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
protection planavg $424
1 quote
dale wiley advantageavg $424
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($799) is well above average ($526)
High dealer markup (+9.2% above listing)

Tips for Cable Dahmer Chevrolet of Lawrence

  • 2 of 2 quotes included $848 in add-ons (Protection Plan, DALE WILEY ADVANTAGE), not marked optional.
  • Low-rated dealer. Get everything in writing. Ask for an itemized OTD quote before visiting.
  • Dealer markup is 9% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
  • Doc fee ($799) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Cable Dahmer Chevrolet of Lawrence charge?

Based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Cable Dahmer Chevrolet of Lawrence charges a $799 documentation fee and averages $424 in dealer add-ons when present. Cable Dahmer Chevrolet of Lawrence earns Transparency Grade F, based on limited data (2 verified quotes).

What is the doc fee at Cable Dahmer Chevrolet of Lawrence?

Cable Dahmer Chevrolet of Lawrence charges a typical documentation fee of $799. The KS average is $526. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Cable Dahmer Chevrolet of Lawrence add dealer add-ons?

Cable Dahmer Chevrolet of Lawrence adds an average of $424 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 2 recent verified quotes. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Cable Dahmer Chevrolet of Lawrence a good dealership?

Cable Dahmer Chevrolet of Lawrence earns a Grade F, based on limited data (2 verified quotes). The grade reflects their doc fees, add-on behavior, and dealer markup, and an exact score appears once Cable Dahmer Chevrolet of Lawrence has 3 verified quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

What do reviews say about Cable Dahmer Chevrolet of Lawrence?

CarEdge reviews Cable Dahmer Chevrolet of Lawrence on 2 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade F, an early read that may change as more quotes come in, with a typical doc fee of $799 versus a KS average of $526. Dealer add-ons appeared on 2 of 2 recent quotes.

Is Cable Dahmer Chevrolet of Lawrence a transparent Chevrolet dealer in Lawrence?

CarEdge has limited data on Cable Dahmer Chevrolet of Lawrence so far. Cable Dahmer Chevrolet of Lawrence holds CarEdge Transparency Grade F, based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes. The grade may change as more quotes come in.

How does Cable Dahmer Chevrolet of Lawrence compare to other Chevrolet dealers?

You can compare Cable Dahmer Chevrolet of Lawrence's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior 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 guide Best Chevrolet Dealerships in the US ranks 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 Cable Dahmer Chevrolet of Lawrence in Lawrence, KS, that has meant 2 verified OTD quotes 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 F.

Fee Transparency (30%)
73
Add-on Behavior (30%)
40
Price Accuracy (30%)
48
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$799
KS avg$526
National avg$404

Pulled 2 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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