Transparency Verdict
Jimmy Vasser Chevrolet Of Napa earns a B.
Mostly honest. Stay alert.
Fair on the big stuff, but there are small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.
Developing confidence — based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Napa, CA
Collected Aug 13, 2025 – Jul 16, 2026 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
The full story
Why Jimmy Vasser Chevrolet Of Napa earned this grade
Between August 2025 and July 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 7 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 thingDoc fee is in line with the market
At $85, their doc fee sits at or just under the CA average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.
! Where to push back
2 thingsAdd-ons show up on most deals
57% of quotes include dealer add-ons, averaging $2,329. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.
TipNearly all aftermarket add-ons are optional and removable. Say "please take those off the quote" and watch the OTD drop.
The listing isn't quite the price
Quoted prices run about 5.4% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,890 in extra fees or markup.
TipGet an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Compare it to the listing — if there's a gap, ask them to account for every line.
7 verified OTD quotes from Jimmy Vasser Chevrolet Of Napa
Real out-the-door worksheets, not reviews. Click “View Quote” on any row to see the price breakdown.
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At a Glance
Tips for Jimmy Vasser Chevrolet Of Napa
- This dealer often adds $1,331 in dealer add-ons. Request a quote WITHOUT any add-ons upfront. These are almost always removable.
- Doc fee ($85) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
- Dealer markup is only +5% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Jimmy Vasser Chevrolet Of Napa charge?
Based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Jimmy Vasser Chevrolet Of Napa charges a $85 documentation fee and averages $1,331 in dealer add-ons when present. Jimmy Vasser Chevrolet Of Napa earns Transparency Grade B (80.8/100).
What is Jimmy Vasser Chevrolet Of Napa's doc fee?
Jimmy Vasser Chevrolet Of Napa charges a typical documentation fee of $85. The CA average is $117. This is based on 7 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Jimmy Vasser Chevrolet Of Napa add mandatory add-ons?
Jimmy Vasser Chevrolet Of Napa adds an average of $1,331 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 Jimmy Vasser Chevrolet Of Napa a good dealer?
Jimmy Vasser Chevrolet Of Napa has a transparency score of 80.8/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 7 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
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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 Jimmy Vasser Chevrolet Of Napa in Napa, CA, that has meant 7 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.
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Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to B.
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