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Coad Chevrolet earns an A.

Early deals look fair on fees and pricing. CarEdge will firm this up as more data comes in.

$349
Doc fee

$157 below MO avg

None
Dealer add-ons

In 2 recent quotes

2
Verified quotes →

Price negotiated down on 1 car

Limited confidenceCape Girardeau, MOUpdated How we score dealersPart of Coad Family Of Dealerships

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

Location

Cape Girardeau, MO

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The full story

Why Coad Chevrolet earned this grade

Between September 2026 and September 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.

✓ What they do well

2 things

Doc fee is genuinely reasonable

$349 is $157 below the MO average of $506. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.

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:Nothing glaring. That's part of why they scored where they did.

2 verified OTD quotes from Coad 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

1 vehicle transaction — 2 individual quotes

2009 Chevrolet Impala

LTZUsed2 quotes
$9,651
$349doc feeNo add-onsSaved $349
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At a Glance

Doc fee ($349) is at or below average
No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Coad Chevrolet

  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($349) is at or below MO average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is about 2% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Coad Chevrolet charge?

Based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Coad Chevrolet charges a $349 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Coad Chevrolet earns Transparency Grade A, based on limited data (2 verified quotes).

What is the doc fee at Coad Chevrolet?

Coad Chevrolet charges a typical documentation fee of $349. The MO average is $506. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Coad Chevrolet add dealer add-ons?

Based on our data, quotes from Coad Chevrolet typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. Dealer add-ons appeared on 0 of 2 recent verified quotes.

Is Coad Chevrolet a good dealership?

Coad Chevrolet earns a Grade A, 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 Coad Chevrolet has 3 verified quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Coad Chevrolet?

CarEdge reviews Coad Chevrolet on 2 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A, an early read that may change as more quotes come in, with a typical doc fee of $349 versus an MO average of $506. None of its 2 recent quotes included dealer add-ons.

Is Coad Chevrolet a transparent Chevrolet dealer in Cape Girardeau?

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

How does Coad Chevrolet compare to other Chevrolet dealers?

You can compare Coad Chevrolet'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 Coad Chevrolet in Cape Girardeau, MO, that has meant 2 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 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%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$349
MO avg$506
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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