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Rick Hendrick Chevrolet earns a C.

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$699
Doc fee

$175 above SC avg

50%
Dealer add-ons

On 1 of 2 recent quotes

2
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Early read. The grade may shift as we log more deals here.

Location

Charleston, SC

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The full story

Why Rick Hendrick Chevrolet earned this grade

Between August 2025 and June 2026, CarEdge negotiated or logged 2 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

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 thing

Doc fee is slightly padded

$699 is $175 above the SC average of $524. Not outrageous, but worth questioning.

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

2 verified OTD quotes from Rick Hendrick 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

2 verified quotes

2026 Chevrolet Traverse

Z71New
$59,037
—doc fee$1,293mandatory
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2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

Custom 4x4 Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 15New
$57,851
$699doc feeNo add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

Quoted Add-ons
nitrogenavg $199
1 quote
tinted glass 2 windows signature plus package dooravg $499
1 quote
edge guards door cupsavg $595
1 quote

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price

Tips for Rick Hendrick Chevrolet

  • 1 of 2 quotes included $1,293 in add-ons (Nitrogen, Tinted Glass 2 Windows Signature Plus Package Door, Edge Guards Door Cups), not marked optional.
  • Doc fee ($699) is slightly above average. Worth asking for a reduction.
  • Dealer markup is about 3% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps their fees minimal.
  • Limited data (2 quotes). Score may change as we collect more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fees does Rick Hendrick Chevrolet charge?

Based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes collected by CarEdge, Rick Hendrick Chevrolet charges a $699 documentation fee and averages $647 in dealer add-ons when present. Rick Hendrick Chevrolet earns Transparency Grade C, based on limited data (2 verified quotes).

What is the doc fee at Rick Hendrick Chevrolet?

Rick Hendrick Chevrolet charges a typical documentation fee of $699. The SC average is $524. This is based on 2 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Rick Hendrick Chevrolet add dealer add-ons?

Rick Hendrick Chevrolet adds an average of $647 in dealer add-ons when present. Dealer add-ons appeared on 1 of 2 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 Rick Hendrick Chevrolet a good dealership?

Rick Hendrick Chevrolet earns a Grade C, based on limited data (2 verified quotes). The grade reflects their doc fees, add-on behavior, and dealer markup, and an exact score appears once Rick Hendrick Chevrolet has 3 verified quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

What do reviews say about Rick Hendrick Chevrolet?

CarEdge reviews Rick Hendrick Chevrolet on 2 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. It earns transparency grade C, an early read that may change as more quotes come in, with a typical doc fee of $699 versus an SC average of $524. Dealer add-ons appeared on 1 of 2 recent quotes.

Is Rick Hendrick Chevrolet a transparent Chevrolet dealer in Charleston?

CarEdge has limited data on Rick Hendrick Chevrolet so far. Rick Hendrick Chevrolet holds CarEdge Transparency Grade C, based on 2 verified out-the-door quotes. The grade may change as more quotes come in.

How does Rick Hendrick Chevrolet compare to other Chevrolet dealers?

You can compare Rick Hendrick 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 South Carolina 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 Rick Hendrick Chevrolet in Charleston, SC, that has meant 2 verified OTD quotes 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 C.

Fee Transparency (30%)
83
Add-on Behavior (30%)
60
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
50

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$699
SC avg$524
National avg$404

Pulled 2 quote records · Grades update as new data comes in · Dealers cannot pay to change their score.

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