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Karl Chevrolet

Ankeny, IA·4 verified quotes*

Nov 21, 2025Mar 23, 2026· Score updated Apr 7, 2026

B
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Transparent Dealer
Score: 82.3/100
Add-on Rate
50%of quotes

Avg $370 when present

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Price vs. Days on Lot

Vehicles in the upper-right are expensive and slow to sell — best negotiation opportunities.

1 negotiable
0d125d250d375d500d$12k$42k$71k$101k$130kDays on Lot
New
Used
Negotiable

Days on Market

How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.

Fresh stock
Normal
Aging
Negotiate

Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
70
Price Accuracy (30%)
88
Data Quality (10%)
50
  • Doc fee ($245) is slightly above IA average ($196)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $370 when present
  • Fees average 4.5% above listing (~$1,575 on a $35k vehicle) — typical

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$245
IA avg$196
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

3 vehicle transactions4 individual quotes

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$42,645
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4WD Premier
$84,772
$489doc fee$462add-ons
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2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV

Premier
$26,623
$489doc fee$277add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

1
carfax reportavg $18
2 quotes
2
nitrogen fill tiresavg $70
2 quotes
3
vin etchingavg $189
2 quotes
4
transferavg $185
1 quote

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Karl Chevrolet's doc fee?

Karl Chevrolet charges a typical documentation fee of $245. The IA average is $625. This is based on 4 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Karl Chevrolet add mandatory add-ons?

Karl Chevrolet adds an average of $104 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 Karl Chevrolet a good dealer?

Karl Chevrolet has a transparency score of 82.3/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 4 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

At a Glance

Doc fee ($245) is at or below average
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Tips for Karl Chevrolet

  • Minor add-ons (~$104) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Doc fee ($245) 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.
  • Limited data (4 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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