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Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac earns an A.
Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final price usually matches the listing.
- $499
- Doc fee
- 17%
- Dealer add-ons
$98 above WI avg
On 1 of 6 recent quotes
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The full story
Why Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac earned this grade
Between August 2025 and April 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 6 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
2 thingsQuoted add-ons are the exception
Only 17% of quotes include add-ons that aren't marked optional. Across all recent quotes, add-ons average $433. Most shoppers here never see one.
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."
! Where to push back
1 thingDoc fee is slightly padded
$499 is $98 above the WI average of $401. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.
TipFactor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.
6 verified OTD quotes from Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac
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
5 vehicle transactions — 6 individual quotes
Most Common Add-ons
At a Glance
Tips for Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac
- 1 of 6 quotes included $2,595 in add-ons (Accessories), not marked optional.
- A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since fees are already competitive.
- Dealer markup is about 5% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fees does Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac charge?
Based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac charges a $499 documentation fee and averages $433 in dealer add-ons when present. Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac earns Transparency Grade A (94/100).
What is the doc fee at Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac?
Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac charges a typical documentation fee of $499. The WI average is $401. This is based on 6 verified OTD quotes in our database.
Does Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac add dealer add-ons?
Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac adds an average of $433 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 1 of 6 recent verified quotes. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.
Is Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac a good dealership?
Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac has a transparency score of 94/100, earning a Grade A. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 6 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.
What do reviews say about Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac?
CarEdge reviews Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac on 6 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (94/100), with a typical doc fee of $499 versus a WI average of $401. Dealer add-ons appeared on 1 of 6 recent quotes.
Is Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac a transparent Buick dealer in Kenosha?
Yes. Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (94/100), based on 6 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.
How does Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac compare to other Buick dealers?
You can compare Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior 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 guides Best Buick Dealerships in Milwaukee, Best Buick Dealerships in Chicago, Best Buick Dealerships in Wisconsin and Best Buick Dealerships in the US rank 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 Palmen Buick GMC Cadillac in Kenosha, WI, that has meant 6 verified OTD quotes across 1 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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