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Kunes Buick GMC Apple Valley earns an A.

Early deals look fair on fees and add-ons. CarEdge will firm this up as more data comes in.

$350
Median dealer fees

At the MN median

Zero
Quoted add-ons

In 1 quote, past year

1
Quotes, past year →

1 verified quote since 2026

Limited confidence (latest quote Oct 2026)Apple Valley, MNUpdated How we score dealersPart of Kunes Auto Group

Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.

Location

Apple Valley, MN

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The full story

Why Kunes Buick GMC Apple Valley earned this grade

In October 2026, CarEdge reviewed one verified quote for Kunes Buick GMC Apple Valley. This is a small sample. The review considers dealer fees, required extras, selling prices, and whether charges were clearly shown.

What they do well

  • ✓ Dealer fees were clearly itemized. The quote listed $350 in dealer fees, equal to the monthly Median state fee in Minnesota—the middle fee amount in the state reference.

Where to push back

Ask for a current itemized written quote showing the vehicle selling price, dealer fees, required extras, taxes, and government charges. Compare the selling price with the advertised price before agreeing.

1 verified OTD quote from Kunes Buick GMC Apple Valley

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

1 quote is from the past year and counts toward the grade

2014 Lincoln MKS

BaseUsed
$11,800
$350dealer feesNo add-ons
View Quote →

At a Glance

Total dealer fees ($350) at or below the MN median
No quoted add-ons detected
Advertised price not checked

Tips for Kunes Buick GMC Apple Valley

  • 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.
  • Limited data (1 quote from the past year). Score may change as we collect more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Kunes Buick GMC Apple Valley charge?

Based on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year, Kunes Buick GMC Apple Valley charges $350 in dealer fees. Kunes Buick GMC Apple Valley earns Transparency Grade A (98/100), based on limited data (1 verified quote).

Does Kunes Buick GMC Apple Valley add dealer add-ons?

Based on our data, quotes from Kunes Buick GMC Apple Valley typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. None of its 1 quote in the past year included quoted add-ons.

Is Kunes Buick GMC Apple Valley a good dealership?

Kunes Buick GMC Apple Valley earns a Grade A (98/100), based on limited data (1 verified quote from the past year). The grade reflects its dealer fees, quoted add-ons, advertised price accuracy and data quality. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Kunes Buick GMC Apple Valley?

CarEdge reviews Kunes Buick GMC Apple Valley on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (98/100), an early read that may change as more quotes come in, with dealer fees of $350 versus an MN median of $350. None of its 1 quote in the past year included quoted add-ons.

Is Kunes Buick GMC Apple Valley a transparent Buick dealer in Apple Valley?

CarEdge has limited data on Kunes Buick GMC Apple Valley so far. Kunes Buick GMC Apple Valley holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (98/100), based on 1 verified out-the-door quote from the past year. The grade may change as more quotes come in.

How does Kunes Buick GMC Apple Valley compare to other Buick dealers?

You can compare Kunes Buick GMC Apple Valley's transparency score, dealer fees, and quoted add-ons against other Buick dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Buick dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guide Best Buick Dealerships in the US ranks Buick 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 Kunes Buick GMC Apple Valley in Apple Valley, MN, that has meant 1 verified OTD quotes from the past year 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 Score

The raw component scores — the math that led to A.

Fee Transparency (30%)
100
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
75

Total Dealer Fees Comparison

This dealer$350
MN median$350

Graded on 1 quote from the past year (1 on record) · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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