F
Below 60 · Failing

Transparency Verdict

Daniels Long Chevrolet earns an F.

Early caution — limited data.

On the small number of verified deals we have so far, we observed significant fee, add-on, or markup concerns. This is an early read and the picture may shift as we collect more — get every number in writing.

Limited confidence — based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes · Colorado Springs, CO
Collected Oct 17, 2025Dec 1, 2025 · Updated May 1, 2026

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

Location

Colorado Springs, CO

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The full story

Why Daniels Long Chevrolet earned this grade

Between October 2025 and December 2025, 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

1 thing

Doc fee is genuinely reasonable

$350 is $351 below the CO average of $700. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Listing price and real price disagree

Quoted prices run 13.9% above the advertised listing — roughly $4,865 extra on a $35k vehicle. That's a pattern, not a rounding error.

TipThis dealer's listing price is a marketing number, not a real one. Don't anchor to it — anchor to an out-the-door target.

2 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

2 verified quotes

2026 Chevrolet Colorado

Crew Cab PickupNew
$48,289
$699doc feeNo add-ons
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2019 Toyota Highlander

Used
$45,897
doc fee$8,391add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
protection planavg $966
3 quotes
2
protection packageavg $699
1 quote
3
secure buyavg $1,199
1 quote
4
secure finishavg $1,098
1 quote
5
windshield protectionavg $2,498
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($350) is at or below average
High add-ons averaging $4,196
High dealer markup (+13.9% above listing)

Tips for Daniels Long Chevrolet

  • This dealer often adds $4,196 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Low-rated dealer. Get everything in writing. Ask for an itemized OTD quote before visiting.
  • Dealer markup is 14% above listing (excluding taxes). Ask for an itemized breakdown — doc fees and add-ons may be negotiable.
  • Doc fee ($350) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Daniels Long Chevrolet's doc fee?

Daniels Long Chevrolet charges a typical documentation fee of $350. The CO average is $700. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Daniels Long Chevrolet add mandatory add-ons?

Daniels Long Chevrolet adds an average of $4,196 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 Daniels Long Chevrolet a good dealer?

Daniels Long Chevrolet has a transparency score of 49.8/100, earning a Grade F. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 2 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

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 2 verified OTD quotes 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 F.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
40
Price Accuracy (30%)
10
Data Quality (10%)
50

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$350
CO avg$700
National avg$400

Pulled 2 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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