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Ken Nelson Chevrolet earns an A.
Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final price usually matches the listing.
- $377
- Doc fee
- None
- Dealer add-ons
$7 above IL avg
In 7 recent quotes
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Why Ken Nelson Chevrolet earned this grade
Between February 2026 and September 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 7 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 thingsDoc fee is in line with the market
At $377, their doc fee is within $7 of the IL average of $370. Not exceptional, but nothing to fight over.
No dealer add-ons detected
Across 7 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."
7 verified OTD quotes from Ken Nelson 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
4 vehicle transactions — 7 individual quotes
At a Glance
Tips for Ken Nelson Chevrolet
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Ken Nelson Chevrolet charge?
Based on 7 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Ken Nelson Chevrolet charges a $377 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Ken Nelson Chevrolet earns Transparency Grade A (100/100).
What is the doc fee at Ken Nelson Chevrolet?
Ken Nelson Chevrolet charges a typical documentation fee of $377. The IL average is $370. This is based on 7 verified OTD quotes in our database.
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. Dealer add-ons appeared on 0 of 7 recent verified quotes.
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 their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 7 verified OTD quotes. 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 7 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (100/100), with a typical doc fee of $377 versus an IL average of $370. None of its 7 recent quotes included dealer 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 7 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.
How does Ken Nelson Chevrolet compare to other Chevrolet dealers?
You can compare Ken Nelson 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 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 7 verified OTD quotes across 2 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 ScoreThe raw component scores — the math that led to A.
Doc Fee Comparison
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