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Daniels Long Chevrolet earns a C.

Expect pushback on fees and add-ons. Shoppers who hold the line here save money.

$699
Doc fee

$48 above CO avg

60%
Dealer add-ons

On 6 of 10 recent quotes

10
Verified quotes →

Price negotiated down on 3 cars

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Location

Colorado Springs, CO

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The full story

Why Daniels Long Chevrolet earned this grade

Between October 2025 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 10 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 in line with the market

At $699, their doc fee is within $48 of the CO average of $651. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 3 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $8,306 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

2 things

Quoted add-ons show up on many deals

60% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $2,604. Expect to see items like paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, or VIN etching on your quote.

TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 6.3% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $2,205 in extra fees or markup.

TipGet an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Compare it to the listing — if there's a gap, ask them to account for every line.

10 verified OTD quotes from Daniels Long 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

4 vehicle transactions — 10 individual quotes

2027 Chevrolet Traverse

Z71New3 quotes
$62,056
$699doc fee—Saved $8,322
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Used
$34,765
$699doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Chevrolet Colorado

-4 quotes
$49,500
—doc fee—Saved $9,246
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2019 Toyota Highlander

2 quotes
$38,547
$699doc fee—Saved $7,350
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Most Common Add-ons

Optional — ask to remove
windshield protectionavg $2,367
1 quote
Quoted Add-ons
protection planavg $1,862
6 quotes
accessoriesavg $2,268
3 quotes
windshield protectionavg $2,454
3 quotes
protection packageavg $699
1 quote

At a Glance

High add-ons averaging $2,604

Tips for Daniels Long Chevrolet

  • 6 of 10 quotes included $26,037 in add-ons (Protection Plan, Accessories, Windshield Protection), not marked optional.
  • Dealer markup is only +6% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Daniels Long Chevrolet charge?

Based on 10 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Daniels Long Chevrolet charges a $699 documentation fee and averages $2,604 in dealer add-ons when present. Daniels Long Chevrolet earns Transparency Grade C (72/100).

What is the doc fee at Daniels Long Chevrolet?

Daniels Long Chevrolet charges a typical documentation fee of $699. The CO average is $651. This is based on 10 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Daniels Long Chevrolet add dealer add-ons?

Daniels Long Chevrolet adds an average of $2,604 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 6 of 10 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 Daniels Long Chevrolet a good dealership?

Daniels Long Chevrolet has a transparency score of 72/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 10 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

What do reviews say about Daniels Long Chevrolet?

CarEdge reviews Daniels Long Chevrolet on 10 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade C (72/100), with a typical doc fee of $699 versus a CO average of $651. Dealer add-ons appeared on 6 of 10 recent quotes.

Is Daniels Long Chevrolet a transparent Chevrolet dealer in Colorado Springs?

Daniels Long Chevrolet is about average. Daniels Long Chevrolet holds CarEdge Transparency Grade C (72/100), based on 10 verified out-the-door quotes. Compare its quotes with other Chevrolet dealers nearby before you buy.

How does Daniels Long Chevrolet compare to other Chevrolet dealers?

You can compare Daniels Long 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 guides Best Chevrolet Dealerships in Colorado and Best Chevrolet Dealerships in the US rank 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 Daniels Long Chevrolet in Colorado Springs, CO, that has meant 10 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 C.

Fee Transparency (30%)
95
Add-on Behavior (30%)
44
Price Accuracy (30%)
73
Data Quality (10%)
80

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$699
CO avg$651
National avg$404

Pulled 10 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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