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Gerald Jones GMC earns a D.

Early deals raised concerns on fees, add-ons or markup. Get every number in writing.

$589
Doc fee

$64 above SC avg

33%
Dealer add-ons

On 1 of 3 recent quotes

3
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Real out-the-door quotes

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Location

Graniteville, SC

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The full story

Why Gerald Jones GMC earned this grade

Between June 2026 and July 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 3 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.

! Where to push back

3 things

Doc fee is slightly padded

$589 is $64 above the SC average of $525. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipFactor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

Quoted add-ons show up on many deals

33% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $8,167. 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.

Listing price and real price disagree

Quoted prices run 7.8% above the advertised listing — roughly $2,730 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.

✓ What they do well:Nothing stands out as a strength in this data. That's the finding.

3 verified OTD quotes from Gerald Jones GMC

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

3 verified quotes

2026 GMC Sierra 3500HD

DENALI ULTIMATENew
$139,868
—doc fee$24,500mandatory
View Quote →

2024 GMC Yukon

AT4Used
$64,910
—doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Chevrolet Suburban

Z71Used
$77,695
$589doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
market adjustmentavg $24,500
1 quote

At a Glance

High add-ons averaging $8,167

Tips for Gerald Jones GMC

  • 1 of 3 quotes included $24,500 in add-ons (Market Adjustment), not marked optional.
  • Dealer markup is only +8% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • Limited data (3 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Gerald Jones GMC charge?

Based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Gerald Jones GMC charges a $589 documentation fee and averages $8,167 in dealer add-ons when present. Gerald Jones GMC earns Transparency Grade D (61/100).

What is the doc fee at Gerald Jones GMC?

Gerald Jones GMC charges a typical documentation fee of $589. The SC average is $525. This is based on 3 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Gerald Jones GMC add dealer add-ons?

Gerald Jones GMC adds an average of $8,167 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 1 of 3 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 Gerald Jones GMC a good dealership?

Gerald Jones GMC has a transparency score of 61/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 3 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

What do reviews say about Gerald Jones GMC?

CarEdge reviews Gerald Jones GMC on 3 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade D (61/100), with a typical doc fee of $589 versus an SC average of $525. Dealer add-ons appeared on 1 of 3 recent quotes.

Is Gerald Jones GMC a transparent GMC dealer in Graniteville?

Not by CarEdge's measure. Gerald Jones GMC holds CarEdge Transparency Grade D (61/100), based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes. Get every number in writing and compare quotes from other GMC dealers nearby.

How does Gerald Jones GMC compare to other GMC dealers?

You can compare Gerald Jones GMC's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior against other GMC dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing GMC dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guide Best GMC Dealerships in the US ranks GMC 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 Gerald Jones GMC in Graniteville, SC, that has meant 3 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 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 D.

Fee Transparency (30%)
94
Add-on Behavior (30%)
40
Price Accuracy (30%)
60
Data Quality (10%)
33

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$589
SC avg$525
National avg$404

Pulled 3 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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