D
60–69 · Below average

Transparency Verdict

House Chevrolet Cadillac earns a D.

Early caution.

On the small number of verified deals we have so far, we observed concerns on fees, add-ons, or markup. The picture may shift as we collect more data — get every number in writing.

Developing confidence — based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Owatonna, MN
Collected Jul 2, 2026Jul 3, 2026 · Updated Jul 15, 2026

Location

Owatonna, MN

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The full story

Why House Chevrolet Cadillac earned this grade

Between July 2026 and July 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 4 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

2 things

Doc fee exceeds the state cap

Their typical doc fee of $350 is above MN's legal cap of $125. This is a red flag — every dealer in the state must stay at or below this number.

TipTell them you expect the doc fee at $125 or lower. It's not optional; it's the law.

Add-ons are baked into almost every deal

100% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $3,060. This is their business model — inflate the OTD, then hope you don't line-item it.

TipDemand an itemized quote before signing anything. Every add-on is optional — refuse them unless you actually want them.

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

4 verified OTD quotes from House Chevrolet Cadillac

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

1 vehicle transaction4 individual quotes

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD

LTZNew4 quotes
$79,837
$350doc fee$2,848add-onsSaved $849
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Most Common Add-ons

1
accessoriesavg $1,998
4 quotes
2
interior & exterior protectionavg $1,062
4 quotes

At a Glance

High add-ons averaging $3,060

Tips for House Chevrolet Cadillac

  • This dealer often adds $3,060 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
  • Doc fee ($350) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Limited data (4 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does House Chevrolet Cadillac charge?

Based on 4 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, House Chevrolet Cadillac charges a $350 documentation fee and averages $3,060 in dealer add-ons when present. House Chevrolet Cadillac earns Transparency Grade D (60.2/100).

What is House Chevrolet Cadillac's doc fee?

House Chevrolet Cadillac charges a typical documentation fee of $350. The MN average is $340. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does House Chevrolet Cadillac add mandatory add-ons?

House Chevrolet Cadillac adds an average of $3,060 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 House Chevrolet Cadillac a good dealer?

House Chevrolet Cadillac has a transparency score of 60.2/100, earning a Grade D. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes. This is below average. Consider getting quotes from other dealers in the area for comparison.

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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 House Chevrolet Cadillac in Owatonna, MN, that has meant 4 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 D.

Fee Transparency (30%)
99
Add-on Behavior (30%)
10
Price Accuracy (30%)
58
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$350
MN avg$340
National avg$400

Pulled 4 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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