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B

Chuck Olson Chevrolet earns a B.

Fair on the big stuff, with a few small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully.

$200
Doc fee

$1 below WA avg

75%
Dealer add-ons

On 12 of 16 recent quotes

16
Verified quotes →

Price negotiated down on 3 cars

Moderate confidenceShoreline, WAUpdated How we score dealers

Location

Shoreline, WA

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The full story

Why Chuck Olson Chevrolet earned this grade

Between September 2025 and July 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 16 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.

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."

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 3 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $1,585 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

Quoted add-ons show up on most deals

75% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $374. Plan on seeing them on your quote.

TipAsk for an itemized quote before signing, and ask the dealer to confirm in writing which add-ons, if any, are required.

16 verified OTD quotes from Chuck Olson 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

10 vehicle transactions — 16 individual quotes

2026 Kia Sportage

SX Prestige HybridNew3 quotes
$44,710
$200doc fee—Saved $3,652
View 3 Quotes →

2026 Kia Carnival

-New
$60,932
$200doc fee$499mandatory
View Quote →

2026 Kia Carnival

-New
$62,792
$200doc fee$499mandatory
View Quote →

2026 Kia Sportage

SX PrestigeNew
$43,500
$200doc fee$499mandatory
View Quote →

2026 Kia Carnival

$46,253
$200doc fee$499mandatory
View Quote →

2025 Kia EV6

New
$53,848
$200doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Kia EV6

$57,450
$200doc fee$499mandatory
View Quote →

2025 Kia Niro

2 quotes
$34,723
$200doc fee—Saved $52
View 2 Quotes →

2025 Kia Telluride

3 quotes
$58,186
$200doc fee$499mandatorySaved $1,052
View 3 Quotes →

2025 Kia Telluride

New2 quotes
$53,029
$200doc fee$499mandatory
View 2 Quotes →

Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
screen protectoravg $499
11 quotes
screen protectavg $499
1 quote

At a Glance

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

Tips for Chuck Olson Chevrolet

  • 12 of 16 quotes included $5,988 in add-ons (Screen Protector, Screen Protect), not marked optional.
  • Doc fee ($200) is at or below WA average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is about 2% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Chuck Olson Chevrolet charge?

Based on 16 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Chuck Olson Chevrolet charges a $200 documentation fee and averages $374 in dealer add-ons when present. Chuck Olson Chevrolet earns Transparency Grade B (87/100).

What is the doc fee at Chuck Olson Chevrolet?

Chuck Olson Chevrolet charges a typical documentation fee of $200. The WA average is $201. This is based on 16 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Chuck Olson Chevrolet add dealer add-ons?

Chuck Olson Chevrolet adds an average of $374 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 12 of 16 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 Chuck Olson Chevrolet a good dealership?

Chuck Olson Chevrolet has a transparency score of 87/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 16 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Chuck Olson Chevrolet?

CarEdge reviews Chuck Olson Chevrolet on 16 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (87/100), with a typical doc fee of $200 versus a WA average of $201. Dealer add-ons appeared on 12 of 16 recent quotes.

Is Chuck Olson Chevrolet a transparent Kia dealer in Shoreline?

Yes. Chuck Olson Chevrolet holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (87/100), based on 16 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does Chuck Olson Chevrolet compare to other Kia dealers?

You can compare Chuck Olson Chevrolet's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior against other Kia dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Kia dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Kia Dealerships in Seattle and Best Kia Dealerships in the US rank Kia 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 Chuck Olson Chevrolet in Shoreline, WA, that has meant 16 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 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
55
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$200
WA avg$201
National avg$404

Pulled 16 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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