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Pohanka Chevrolet earns an A.

Fees are reasonable, add-ons are rare, and the final price usually matches the listing.

$989
Doc fee

$148 above VA avg

None
Dealer add-ons

In 12 recent quotes

12
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Price negotiated down on 2 cars

Moderate confidenceChantilly, VAUpdated How we score dealersPart of Pohanka Automotive Group

Location

Chantilly, VA

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The full story

Why Pohanka Chevrolet earned this grade

Between November 2025 and October 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 12 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 things

No dealer add-ons detected

Across 12 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 1.8% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back

1 thing

Doc fee is slightly padded

$989 is $148 above the VA average of $841. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

TipFactor it into your overall price — every dollar here is negotiable.

12 verified OTD quotes from Pohanka 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

9 vehicle transactions — 12 individual quotes

2026 Chevrolet Tahoe

LSNew
$69,276
—doc feeNo add-ons
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2026 Chevrolet Suburban

High CountryNew
$89,824
$989doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV

2LTUsed
$25,365
$989doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2026 Chevrolet Suburban

Z71New2 quotes
$82,817
$989doc feeNo add-onsSaved $5,022
View 2 Quotes →

2022 Chevrolet Suburban

High CountryUsed
$52,100
$989doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

LT Trail BossUsed
$58,529
$989doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2024 Jeep Wrangler

RubiconUsed
$40,797
$989doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2018 Chevrolet Suburban

LSUsed
$30,212
$989doc feeNo add-ons
View Quote →

2024 GMC Sierra 1500

Elevation3 quotes
$49,382
$989doc feeNo add-onsSaved $76
View 3 Quotes →

At a Glance

No mandatory add-ons detected
Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Pohanka Chevrolet

  • Doc fee ($989) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • A-rated dealer! Focus on vehicle price negotiation, since 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 +2% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Pohanka Chevrolet charge?

Based on 12 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Pohanka Chevrolet charges a $989 documentation fee and typically adds no mandatory dealer add-ons. Pohanka Chevrolet earns Transparency Grade A (94/100).

What is the doc fee at Pohanka Chevrolet?

Pohanka Chevrolet charges a typical documentation fee of $989. The VA average is $841. This is based on 12 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Pohanka Chevrolet add dealer add-ons?

Based on our data, quotes from Pohanka Chevrolet typically do not include dealer add-ons. When add-ons do appear, some may be marked optional. Dealer add-ons appeared on 0 of 12 recent verified quotes.

Is Pohanka Chevrolet a good dealership?

Pohanka Chevrolet 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 12 verified OTD quotes. This is a well-above-average score, indicating transparent pricing practices.

What do reviews say about Pohanka Chevrolet?

CarEdge reviews Pohanka Chevrolet on 12 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade A (94/100), with a typical doc fee of $989 versus a VA average of $841. None of its 12 recent quotes included dealer add-ons.

Is Pohanka Chevrolet a transparent Chevrolet dealer in Chantilly?

Yes. Pohanka Chevrolet holds CarEdge Transparency Grade A (94/100), based on 12 verified out-the-door quotes. That is well above average on doc fees, add-ons and pricing accuracy.

How does Pohanka Chevrolet compare to other Chevrolet dealers?

You can compare Pohanka Chevrolet's transparency score, doc fees, and add-on behavior against other Chevrolet dealers using our comparison tool or by browsing Chevrolet dealers in your area. Scores are based on the same methodology for every dealer. CarEdge's market guides Best Chevrolet Dealerships in Washington DC, Best Chevrolet Dealerships in Virginia and Best Chevrolet Dealerships in the US rank Chevrolet 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 Pohanka Chevrolet in Chantilly, VA, that has meant 12 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 Score

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

Fee Transparency (30%)
85
Add-on Behavior (30%)
100
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
83

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$989
VA avg$841
National avg$404

Pulled 12 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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