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90–100 · Exceptional

Transparency Verdict

Key Chevrolet GMC Cadillac Of Burlington earns an A.

One of the good ones.

You can walk in here with confidence. Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final number usually matches the listing.

Strong confidence — based on 68 verified out-the-door quotes and 4 tracked negotiations · South Burlington, VT
Collected Jan 2, 2026Jun 27, 2026 · Updated Aug 6, 2026

Location

South Burlington, VT

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CarEdge Certified — Key Chevrolet Gmc Cadillac Of Burlington, Grade A, score 90 of 100
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One of the dealers buyers can trust.

Key Chevrolet Gmc Cadillac Of Burlington qualifies for the CarEdge Certified license — an A-grade transparency score of 90/100 from 68 verified out-the-door quotes.

The full story

Why Key Chevrolet GMC Cadillac Of Burlington earned this grade

Between January 2026 and June 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 68 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

No dealer add-ons detected

Across 68 recent quotes, we haven't seen a single "dealer accessory," "paint protection," or "theft deterrent" line item. That is rare, and it is good.

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 1.0% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

Shoppers who negotiated saved real money

Across 4 back-and-forth negotiations we tracked here, buyers saved an average of $894 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

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$886 is $323 above the VT average of $563. That's pure margin for the dealer, not cost of service.

TipThis fee is mostly not "standard paperwork" — it's profit. Push back, or get the equivalent off the vehicle price.

68 verified OTD quotes from Key Chevrolet GMC Cadillac Of Burlington

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

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At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price
Doc fee ($886) is well above average ($563)

Tips for Key Chevrolet GMC Cadillac Of Burlington

  • Doc fee is $486 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation—fees are already competitive.
  • This dealer typically doesn't add mandatory dealer add-ons. That's a good sign of transparency.
  • Dealer markup is only +1% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Key Chevrolet GMC Cadillac Of Burlington charge?

Based on 68 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Key Chevrolet GMC Cadillac Of Burlington charges a $886 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Key Chevrolet GMC Cadillac Of Burlington earns Transparency Grade A (90.2/100).

What is Key Chevrolet GMC Cadillac Of Burlington's doc fee?

Key Chevrolet GMC Cadillac Of Burlington charges a typical documentation fee of $886. The VT average is $563. This is based on 68 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Key Chevrolet GMC Cadillac Of Burlington add mandatory add-ons?

Based on our data, Key Chevrolet GMC Cadillac Of Burlington does not typically add mandatory dealer add-ons to their quotes. This is a positive sign for buyers.

Is Key Chevrolet GMC Cadillac Of Burlington a good dealer?

Key Chevrolet GMC Cadillac Of Burlington has a transparency score of 90.2/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 68 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 Key Chevrolet GMC Cadillac Of Burlington in South Burlington, VT, that has meant 68 verified OTD quotes across 4 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 try to stick on paint protection, theft deterrent, or nitrogen tires? And when they do, how much do they cost you?

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%)
68
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
99

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$886
VT avg$563
National avg$400

Pulled 68 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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