B
80–89 · Above average

Transparency Verdict

Randy Marion Chevrolet Of Statesville earns a B.

Mostly honest. Stay alert.

Fair on the big stuff, but there are small things to watch. Read the out-the-door carefully before you sign.

Developing confidence — based on 8 verified out-the-door quotes and 1 tracked negotiation · Statesville, NC
Collected Nov 1, 2025Jun 13, 2026 · Updated Aug 17, 2026

Location

Statesville, NC

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The full story

Why Randy Marion Chevrolet Of Statesville earned this grade

Between November 2025 and June 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 8 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 thing

Advertised pricing is largely honest

On average, the quoted price is only 0.4% above the listing — small enough to be fees, not markup games.

! Where to push back

2 things

Doc fee is significantly inflated

$999 is $260 above the NC average of $739. 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

50% of quotes include add-ons presented as non-negotiable, averaging $1,966. 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.

8 verified OTD quotes from Randy Marion Chevrolet Of Statesville

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 transactions8 individual quotes

2025 Nissan Pathfinder

PlatinumUsed5 quotes
$42,604
doc feeSaved $2,544
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2026 Chevrolet Colorado

ZR2New
$61,802
$999doc fee$1,694mandatory
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2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

LT 4x4 Crew CabNew2 quotes
$68,721
$999doc fee$2,589mandatory
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Most Common Add-ons

Mandatory
paint protectionavg $990
4 quotes
protection planavg $399
3 quotes
floor matsavg $298
3 quotes
running boardsavg $905
2 quotes

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Randy Marion Chevrolet Of Statesville

  • Doc fee is $599 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Expect ~$983 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Dealer markup is effectively 0% above listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
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On the lot right now

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Randy Marion Chevrolet Of Statesville charge?

Based on 8 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Randy Marion Chevrolet Of Statesville charges a $999 documentation fee and averages $983 in dealer add-ons when present. Randy Marion Chevrolet Of Statesville earns Transparency Grade B (80/100).

What is Randy Marion Chevrolet Of Statesville's doc fee?

Randy Marion Chevrolet Of Statesville charges a typical documentation fee of $999. The NC average is $739. This is based on 8 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Randy Marion Chevrolet Of Statesville add mandatory add-ons?

Randy Marion Chevrolet Of Statesville adds an average of $983 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 Randy Marion Chevrolet Of Statesville a good dealer?

Randy Marion Chevrolet Of Statesville has a transparency score of 80/100, earning a Grade B. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 8 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 Randy Marion Chevrolet Of Statesville in Statesville, NC, that has meant 8 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 Score

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

Fee Transparency (30%)
74
Add-on Behavior (30%)
60
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$999
NC avg$739
National avg$400

Pulled 8 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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