A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Davis Chevrolet earns an A.

One of the good ones.

You can walk in here with confidence. Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final number usually matches the listing.

Developing confidence — based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Houston, TX
Collected Sep 30, 2025Mar 31, 2026 · Updated Apr 28, 2026

Location

Houston, TX

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The full story

Why Davis Chevrolet earned this grade

Between September 2025 and March 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 5 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 $225, their doc fee sits at or just under the TX average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

Add-ons are the exception, not the rule

Only 20% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $3,496 when present. Most shoppers here never see them.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 1.0% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back:Nothing glaring. That's part of why they scored where they did.

5 verified OTD quotes from Davis 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 vehicle transactions5 individual quotes

2023 Lexus ES

4dr Car4 quotes
$35,500
$225doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,760
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2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV

$45,376
$225doc fee$3,496add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

1
protection planavg $999
2 quotes
2
theft protectionavg $1,099
1 quote
3
paint protectionavg $399
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($225) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Davis Chevrolet

  • Expect ~$699 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($225) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +1% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
Live inventory

On the lot right now

Separate from the grade above — this is what's currently listed. Useful for spotting aging stock with room to negotiate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Davis Chevrolet's doc fee?

Davis Chevrolet charges a typical documentation fee of $225. The TX average is $499. This is based on 5 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Davis Chevrolet add mandatory add-ons?

Davis Chevrolet adds an average of $699 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 Davis Chevrolet a good dealer?

Davis Chevrolet has a transparency score of 93.4/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 5 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 Davis Chevrolet in Houston, TX, that has meant 5 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 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 A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
78
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$225
TX avg$232
National avg$400

Pulled 5 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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