C
70–79 · Average

Transparency Verdict

Carroll Chevrolet earns a C.

Negotiate. Hard.

Average transparency — expect pushback on fees and add-ons. Shoppers who hold the line here consistently save money.

Developing confidence — based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · DeLand, FL
Collected Oct 11, 2025Jun 24, 2026 · Updated Jul 23, 2026

Location

DeLand, FL

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The full story

Why Carroll Chevrolet earned this grade

Between October 2025 and June 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 6 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

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 2.6% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is slightly padded

$999 is $74 above the FL average of $925. 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.

Add-ons are baked into almost every deal

67% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $1,995. This is their business model — inflate the OTD, then hope you don't line-item it.

TipDemand an itemized quote before signing anything. Every add-on is optional — refuse them unless you actually want them.

6 verified OTD quotes from Carroll 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

2 vehicle transactions6 individual quotes

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PremierNew4 quotes
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2025 Chevrolet COLORADO

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$62,297
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Most Common Add-ons

1
accessoriesavg $1,995
2 quotes
2
protection packageavg $1,995
2 quotes

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Carroll Chevrolet

  • Doc fee is $599 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • This dealer often adds $1,330 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Dealer markup is only +3% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Carroll Chevrolet charge?

Based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Carroll Chevrolet charges a $999 documentation fee and averages $1,330 in dealer add-ons when present. Carroll Chevrolet earns Transparency Grade C (79.5/100).

What is Carroll Chevrolet's doc fee?

Carroll Chevrolet charges a typical documentation fee of $999. The FL average is $925. This is based on 6 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Carroll Chevrolet add mandatory add-ons?

Carroll Chevrolet adds an average of $1,330 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 Carroll Chevrolet a good dealer?

Carroll Chevrolet has a transparency score of 79.5/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 6 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

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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 Carroll Chevrolet in DeLand, FL, that has meant 6 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 try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?

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 C.

Fee Transparency (30%)
93
Add-on Behavior (30%)
50
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
67

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$999
FL avg$925
National avg$400

Pulled 6 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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