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Jones Chevrolet Humboldt earns a C.

Early deals show some friction on fees or add-ons. Compare quotes before you commit.

$988
Doc fee

$301 above TN avg

33%
Dealer add-ons

On 1 of 3 recent quotes

3
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Price negotiated down on 1 car

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Why Jones Chevrolet Humboldt earned this grade

Between December 2025 and April 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.

✓ What they do well

1 thing

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."

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$988 is $301 above the TN average of $687. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.

TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.

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 $732. 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.

3 verified OTD quotes from Jones Chevrolet Humboldt

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 transactions — 3 individual quotes

2022 Ford Super Duty F-250 SRW

SRW2 quotes
$62,323
$988doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,092
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2024 Ford F-150

Lariat
$59,010
—doc fee$2,195mandatory
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Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
protection planavg $2,195
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Jones Chevrolet Humboldt

  • Doc fee is $301 above TN average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • 1 of 3 quotes included $2,195 in add-ons (Protection Plan), not marked optional.
  • Dealer markup is about 2% below 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 Jones Chevrolet Humboldt charge?

Based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Jones Chevrolet Humboldt charges a $988 documentation fee and averages $732 in dealer add-ons when present. Jones Chevrolet Humboldt earns Transparency Grade C (79/100).

What is the doc fee at Jones Chevrolet Humboldt?

Jones Chevrolet Humboldt charges a typical documentation fee of $988. The TN average is $687. This is based on 3 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Jones Chevrolet Humboldt add dealer add-ons?

Jones Chevrolet Humboldt adds an average of $732 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 Jones Chevrolet Humboldt a good dealership?

Jones Chevrolet Humboldt has a transparency score of 79/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 3 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

What do reviews say about Jones Chevrolet Humboldt?

CarEdge reviews Jones Chevrolet Humboldt on 3 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade C (79/100), with a typical doc fee of $988 versus a TN average of $687. Dealer add-ons appeared on 1 of 3 recent quotes.

Is Jones Chevrolet Humboldt a transparent Chevrolet dealer in Humboldt?

Jones Chevrolet Humboldt is about average. Jones Chevrolet Humboldt holds CarEdge Transparency Grade C (79/100), based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes. Compare its quotes with other Chevrolet dealers nearby before you buy.

How does Jones Chevrolet Humboldt compare to other Chevrolet dealers?

You can compare Jones Chevrolet Humboldt's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior against other Chevrolet dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Chevrolet dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Chevrolet Dealerships in Tennessee and Best Chevrolet Dealerships in the US rank Chevrolet 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 Jones Chevrolet Humboldt in Humboldt, TN, that has meant 3 verified OTD quotes across 1 negotiated deal 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 C.

Fee Transparency (30%)
70
Add-on Behavior (30%)
70
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
67

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$988
TN avg$687
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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