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Ken Nelson Chevrolet earns an A.
Fees are reasonable, and add-ons are rare.
- $377
- Total dealer fees
- Zero
- Quoted add-ons
$20 below IL median
In 5 quotes, past year
Developing confidence (latest quote Sep 2026)Dixon, ILUpdated How we score dealers
The full story
Why Ken Nelson Chevrolet earned this grade
From February through September 2026, CarEdge reviewed five verified quotes for Ken Nelson Chevrolet. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices, and whether charges were clearly shown.
What they do well
- ✓ Dealer fees were clearly itemized. All five quotes showed fully itemized dealer fees. Average confirmed dealer fees were $383, below the Median state fee in Illinois of $397.13—the middle fee amount in the Illinois comparison sample.
Where to push back
Ask for an itemized written offer that shows the vehicle’s selling price, dealer fees, required extras, taxes, and government charges, and compare the selling price with the advertised price before agreeing.
5 verified OTD quotes from Ken Nelson Chevrolet
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Recent Quotes
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All 5 quotes are from the past year and count toward the grade
At a Glance
Tips for Ken Nelson Chevrolet
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
- Total dealer fees are at or below the state median. One less thing to negotiate.
- This dealer typically doesn't add quoted add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
- Recent quotes count most. This grade mostly reflects Jun to Sep 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Ken Nelson Chevrolet charge?
Based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, Ken Nelson Chevrolet charges $377 in dealer fees. Ken Nelson Chevrolet earns Transparency Grade A (100/100).
Does Ken Nelson Chevrolet add dealer add-ons?
Based on our data, quotes from Ken Nelson Chevrolet typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. None of its 5 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Ken Nelson Chevrolet a good dealership?
Ken Nelson Chevrolet has a transparency score of 100/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality from 5 verified OTD quotes from the past year. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Ken Nelson Chevrolet?
CarEdge reviews Ken Nelson Chevrolet on 5 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (100/100), with dealer fees of $377 versus an IL median of $397. None of its 5 quotes in the past year included quoted add-ons.
Is Ken Nelson Chevrolet a transparent Chevrolet dealer in Dixon?
Yes. Ken Nelson Chevrolet holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (100/100), based on 5 verified out-the-door quotes from the past year. That is well above average on dealer fees and add-ons.
How does Ken Nelson Chevrolet compare to other Chevrolet dealers?
You can compare Ken Nelson Chevrolet's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons 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 Rockford, Best Chevrolet Dealerships in Illinois 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 Ken Nelson Chevrolet in Dixon, IL, that has meant 5 verified OTD quotes from the past year across 1 negotiated deal logged into our database. Each one is a PDF, an email, or a screenshot showing the actual dealer fees, the actual add-ons, and the final price against the advertised price — not a salesperson's promise.
Only quotes from the past year count. We split them into four groups, newest first: the newest counts 50%, then 30%, 15% and 5%.
Fee Transparency
30%Are the dealer's fees reasonable? We add up every dealer fee and compare the total with the state median.
Add-on Behavior
30%How often does the dealer include quoted add-ons like paint protection or theft deterrent, the kind you can't say no to? Add-ons the dealer marks as optional don't count against them.
Price Accuracy
30%Does the advertised price include every charge you have to pay? We check each quote against the vehicle page: dealer fees, add-ons, the advertised price and the discount.
Data Quality
10%Does the quote list taxes, dealer fees, add-ons and government fees each on its own line? Each one is worth a quarter.
The four numbers behind the grade
Weighted ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
Total Dealer Fees Comparison
Graded on 5 quotes from the past year (5 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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