A
90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Ferman 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.

Strong confidence — based on 48 verified out-the-door quotes and 8 tracked negotiations · Tampa, FL
Collected Aug 4, 2025May 14, 2026 · Updated May 23, 2026

Location

Tampa, FL

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The full story

Why Ferman Chevrolet earned this grade

Between August 2025 and May 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 48 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

4 things

Doc fee is genuinely reasonable

$0 is $975 below the FL average of $975. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.

Add-ons are the exception, not the rule

Only 2% of quotes include dealer-installed add-ons, averaging $2,215 when present. Most shoppers here never see them.

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 8 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $1,557 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:Nothing glaring. That's part of why they scored where they did.

48 verified OTD quotes from Ferman 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

18 vehicle transactions48 individual quotes

2025 Subaru Ascent

Onyx Edition-PremiumUsed2 quotes
$42,500
$1,199doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,673
View 2 Quotes →

2024 Nissan Frontier

Crew Cab PickupUsed
$39,522
doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Chevrolet Tahoe

New
$79,000
doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Chevrolet Suburban

$78,150
doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2024 Mazda CX-5

Used3 quotes
$30,936
doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,682
View 3 Quotes →

2024 Mazda CX-50

Used2 quotes
$34,804
doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,096
View 2 Quotes →

2021 Chevrolet Equinox

Used
$17,841
doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

Extended Cab Pickup
$55,068
doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

3 quotes
$54,452
doc feeNo add-onsSaved $620
View 3 Quotes →

2023 Tesla Model 3

$29,438
doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

1
protection planavg $2,215
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($0) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Ferman Chevrolet

  • Minor add-ons (~$46) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • Doc fee ($0) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is about 1% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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 Ferman Chevrolet's doc fee?

Ferman Chevrolet charges a typical documentation fee of $0. The FL average is $975. This is based on 48 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Ferman Chevrolet add mandatory add-ons?

Ferman Chevrolet adds an average of $46 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 Ferman Chevrolet a good dealer?

Ferman Chevrolet has a transparency score of 90.9/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 48 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 Ferman Chevrolet in Tampa, FL, that has meant 48 verified OTD quotes across 8 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%)
99
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
13

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$0
FL avg$975
National avg$400

Pulled 48 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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