Transparency Verdict
Mike Maroone Chevrolet South earns a C.
Negotiate. Hard.
Average transparency — expect pushback on fees and add-ons. Shoppers who hold the line here consistently save money.
Moderate confidence — based on 11 verified out-the-door quotes and 2 tracked negotiations · Colorado Springs, CO
Collected Dec 2, 2025 – Jul 14, 2026 · Updated Sep 20, 2026
The full story
Why Mike Maroone Chevrolet South earned this grade
Between December 2025 and July 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 11 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 thingThe 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."
! Where to push back
2 thingsDoc fee is significantly inflated
$859 is $257 above the CO average of $602. 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.
Mandatory add-ons show up on most deals
45% of quotes include add-ons presented as non-negotiable. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $611. 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.
11 verified OTD quotes from Mike Maroone Chevrolet South
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 vehicle transactions — 11 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Mike Maroone Chevrolet South
- Expect ~$611 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
- Doc fee ($859) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
- Dealer markup is about 1% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Mike Maroone Chevrolet South charge?
Based on 11 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Mike Maroone Chevrolet South charges a $859 documentation fee and averages $611 in dealer add-ons when present. Mike Maroone Chevrolet South earns Transparency Grade C (79/100).
What is Mike Maroone Chevrolet South's doc fee?
Mike Maroone Chevrolet South charges a typical documentation fee of $859. The CO average is $602. This is based on 11 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Mike Maroone Chevrolet South add mandatory add-ons?
Mike Maroone Chevrolet South adds an average of $611 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 Mike Maroone Chevrolet South a good dealer?
Mike Maroone Chevrolet South has a transparency score of 79/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 11 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.
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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 Mike Maroone Chevrolet South in Colorado Springs, CO, that has meant 11 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 C.
Doc Fee Comparison
Pulled 11 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.
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