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Keating Chevrolet earns a B.

Fair on the big stuff, with a few small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully.

$225
Doc fee

$1 below TX avg

73%
Dealer add-ons

On 8 of 11 recent quotes

11
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Price negotiated down on 3 cars

Moderate confidenceConroe, TXUpdated How we score dealersPart of Keating Auto Group

Location

Conroe, TX

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The full story

Why Keating Chevrolet earned this grade

Between January 2026 and October 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 11 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 $225, their doc fee sits at or just under the TX average. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.

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."

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 3 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $3,958 from first quote to final. That tells you their opening number has room.

TipNever take the first quote. Their floor is lower than what they offer on day one.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Quoted add-ons show up on most deals

73% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $1,496. Plan on seeing them on your quote.

TipAsk for an itemized quote before signing, and ask the dealer to confirm in writing which add-ons, if any, are required.

11 verified OTD quotes from Keating Chevrolet

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

7 vehicle transactions — 11 individual quotes

2022 Ram Ram 1500 Pickup

LonghornUsed2 quotes
$33,250
$225doc fee—Saved $3,503
View 2 Quotes →

2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

ZR2New
$99,464
$225doc fee$349mandatory
View Quote →

2016 Toyota 4Runner

SR5 PremiumUsed
$28,164
$225doc feeNo add-ons

2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

LT Trail BossUsed2 quotes
$38,664
$225doc fee—Saved $4,033
View 2 Quotes →

2022 Ram 1500

LonghornUsed3 quotes
$41,000
$225doc fee$1,995mandatory$1,795optionalSaved $4,339
View 3 Quotes →

2026 Chevrolet Colorado

Z71New
$49,079
$225doc fee$1,995mandatory$1,795optional
View Quote →

2022 Chevrolet Suburban

PremierUsed
$59,102
$225doc fee$1,995mandatory$1,795optional
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Optional — ask to remove
windshield protectionavg $1,795
6 quotes
Quoted Add-ons
theft protectionavg $1,995
7 quotes
window tintavg $349
2 quotes
cbondavg $1,795
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($225) is at or below average
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Keating Chevrolet

  • 8 of 11 quotes included $16,458 in add-ons (Theft Protection, Window Tint, Cbond), not marked optional.
  • Doc fee ($225) is at or below TX average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is about 7% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Keating Chevrolet charge?

Based on 11 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Keating Chevrolet charges a $225 documentation fee and averages $1,496 in dealer add-ons when present. Keating Chevrolet earns Transparency Grade B (84/100).

What is the doc fee at Keating Chevrolet?

Keating Chevrolet charges a typical documentation fee of $225. The TX average is $226. This is based on 11 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Keating Chevrolet add dealer add-ons?

Keating Chevrolet adds an average of $1,496 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 8 of 11 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 Keating Chevrolet a good dealership?

Keating Chevrolet has a transparency score of 84/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 11 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Keating Chevrolet?

CarEdge reviews Keating Chevrolet on 11 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade B (84/100), with a typical doc fee of $225 versus a TX average of $226. Dealer add-ons appeared on 8 of 11 recent quotes.

Is Keating Chevrolet a transparent Chevrolet dealer in Conroe?

Yes. Keating Chevrolet holds CarEdge Transparency Grade B (84/100), based on 11 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does Keating Chevrolet compare to other Chevrolet dealers?

You can compare Keating Chevrolet'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 Houston, Best Chevrolet Dealerships in Texas 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 Keating Chevrolet in Conroe, TX, that has meant 11 verified OTD quotes across 3 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 B.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
46
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$225
TX avg$226
National avg$404

Pulled 11 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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