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Karl Chevrolet of Stuart earns an A.

Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final price usually matches the listing.

$180
Doc fee

$8 above IA avg

None
Dealer add-ons

In 5 recent quotes

5
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Price negotiated down on 1 car

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Location

Stuart, IA

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The full story

Why Karl Chevrolet of Stuart earned this grade

Between April 2026 and June 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 5 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

3 things

Doc fee is in line with the market

At $180, their doc fee is within $8 of the IA average of $172. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

No dealer add-ons detected

Across 5 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.

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:Nothing glaring. That's part of why they scored where they did.

5 verified OTD quotes from Karl Chevrolet of Stuart

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 — 5 individual quotes

2027 Chevrolet Equinox

RSNew4 quotes
$39,515
$180doc feeNo add-onsSaved $5,093
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2022 Chevrolet Suburban

RST
$56,265
$0doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Karl Chevrolet of Stuart

  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
Live inventory

On the lot right now

Separate from the grade above: this is what's currently listed. Useful for spotting aging stock with room to negotiate.

Days on Market

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

< 30 days
32 (78%)
30–90 days
9 (22%)
90–180 days
0 (0%)
180+ days
0 (0%)
Fresh stock
Normal
Aging
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Karl Chevrolet of Stuart charge?

Based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Karl Chevrolet of Stuart charges a $180 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Karl Chevrolet of Stuart earns Transparency Grade A (92/100).

What is the doc fee at Karl Chevrolet of Stuart?

Karl Chevrolet of Stuart charges a typical documentation fee of $180. The IA average is $172. This is based on 5 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Karl Chevrolet of Stuart add dealer add-ons?

Based on our data, quotes from Karl Chevrolet of Stuart typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. Dealer add-ons appeared on 0 of 5 recent verified quotes.

Is Karl Chevrolet of Stuart a good dealership?

Karl Chevrolet of Stuart has a transparency score of 92/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 5 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Karl Chevrolet of Stuart?

CarEdge reviews Karl Chevrolet of Stuart on 5 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (92/100), with a typical doc fee of $180 versus an IA average of $172. None of its 5 recent quotes included dealer add-ons.

Is Karl Chevrolet of Stuart a transparent Chevrolet dealer in Stuart?

Yes. Karl Chevrolet of Stuart holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (92/100), based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does Karl Chevrolet of Stuart compare to other Chevrolet dealers?

You can compare Karl Chevrolet of Stuart'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 guide Best Chevrolet Dealerships in the US ranks 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 Karl Chevrolet of Stuart in Stuart, IA, that has meant 5 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 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 A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
99
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
20

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$180
IA avg$172
National avg$404

Pulled 5 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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