B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Chevrolet Buick GMC of Puyallup Inc 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 12 verified out-the-door quotes and 3 tracked negotiations · Puyallup, WA
Collected Feb 12, 2026Apr 9, 2026 · Updated May 1, 2026

Location

Puyallup, WA

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The full story

Why Chevrolet Buick GMC of Puyallup Inc earned this grade

Between February 2026 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 12 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

3 things

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $200, their doc fee sits at or just under the WA average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

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.

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 3 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $641 from first quote to final. That tells you their opening number has room.

TipNever take the first quote. Their floor is lower than what they offer on day one.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Add-ons show up on most deals

58% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $766. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.

TipNearly all aftermarket add-ons are optional and removable. Say "please take those off the quote" and watch the OTD drop.

12 verified OTD quotes from Chevrolet Buick GMC of Puyallup Inc

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

6 vehicle transactions12 individual quotes

2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD

Denali UltimateNew3 quotes
$103,311
$200doc feeNo add-onsSaved $873
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2024 Cadillac LYRIQ

Sport3 quotes
$45,070
$200doc fee$699add-onsSaved $277
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2018 Honda CR-V

EX-L AWD3 quotes
$27,278
$200doc feeNo add-onsSaved $774
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2018 Honda CR-V

EX-L AWD
$27,278
$200doc feeNo add-ons
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2018 Honda CR-V

EX-L AWDUsed
$28,052
$200doc fee$699add-ons
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2018 Honda CR-V

EX-L AWDUsed
$27,278
$200doc feeNo add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
theft protectionavg $596
7 quotes
2
gap insuranceavg $1,195
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($200) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Chevrolet Buick GMC of Puyallup Inc

  • Minor add-ons (~$447) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Doc fee ($200) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +3% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chevrolet Buick GMC of Puyallup Inc's doc fee?

Chevrolet Buick GMC of Puyallup Inc charges a typical documentation fee of $200. The WA average is $210. This is based on 12 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Chevrolet Buick GMC of Puyallup Inc add mandatory add-ons?

Chevrolet Buick GMC of Puyallup Inc adds an average of $447 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 Chevrolet Buick GMC of Puyallup Inc a good dealer?

Chevrolet Buick GMC of Puyallup Inc has a transparency score of 89.5/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 12 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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 Chevrolet Buick GMC of Puyallup Inc in Puyallup, WA, that has meant 12 verified OTD quotes across 3 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
65
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$200
WA avg$210
National avg$400

Pulled 12 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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