B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Kerry Chevrolet earns a B.

Early read: mostly fair.

Based on a small number of verified deals so far, fees and pricing look fair. Read the out-the-door carefully and we'll update as we gather more.

Developing confidence — based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes · Alexandria, KY
Collected May 1, 2026Jun 25, 2026 · Updated Aug 17, 2026

Location

Alexandria, KY

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The full story

Why Kerry Chevrolet earned this grade

Between May 2026 and June 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 3 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

1 thing

Doc fee is genuinely reasonable

$399 is $197 below the KY average of $596. That's money you keep — most dealers in their market charge more.

! Where to push back

2 things

Mandatory add-ons show up on most deals

33% of quotes include add-ons presented as non-negotiable, averaging $1,193. Expect them to try to include something — paint protection, nitrogen-filled tires, VIN etching.

TipAsk which items are genuinely required and which are dealer-added. Anything not required by the manufacturer or the state is worth pushing on.

The listing isn't quite the price

Quoted prices run about 5.6% above the advertised listing. On a $35,000 vehicle that's roughly $1,960 in extra fees or markup.

TipGet an OTD quote in writing before you visit. Compare it to the listing — if there's a gap, ask them to account for every line.

3 verified OTD quotes from Kerry 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

3 verified quotes

2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV

RSNew
$59,184
$399doc fee$1,193mandatory
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2026 Chevrolet Trax

LSNew
$24,441
$399doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2020 Hyundai Elantra

SELUsed
$12,927
$199doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
theft protectionavg $698
1 quote
accessoriesavg $495
1 quote

At a Glance

Doc fee ($399) is at or below average

Tips for Kerry Chevrolet

  • Minor add-ons (~$398) may appear. Ask what's included and if they can be removed.
  • Doc fee ($399) is at or below national average. One less thing to negotiate.
  • Dealer markup is only +6% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • Limited data (3 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Kerry Chevrolet charge?

Based on 3 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Kerry Chevrolet charges a $399 documentation fee and averages $398 in dealer add-ons when present. Kerry Chevrolet earns Transparency Grade B (87/100).

What is Kerry Chevrolet's doc fee?

Kerry Chevrolet charges a typical documentation fee of $399. The KY average is $596. This is based on 3 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Kerry Chevrolet add mandatory add-ons?

Kerry Chevrolet adds an average of $398 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 Kerry Chevrolet a good dealer?

Kerry Chevrolet has a transparency score of 87/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 3 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

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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 Kerry Chevrolet in Alexandria, KY, that has meant 3 verified OTD quotes 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%)
80
Price Accuracy (30%)
78
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$399
KY avg$596
National avg$400

Pulled 3 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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